Freelance senior accountant

Luxembourg
132 days ago

Description

Independent mandate (initial 6‑month contract, extendable) to lead the full accounting & reporting cycle for PE/RE funds, SOPARFI holdings and securitisation vehicles managed by a PSF/fund administrator. Hybrid set‑up: 2–3 on‑site days/week in Luxembourg City, remainder remote within the EU.

Requirements

Must‑haveDetails
Experience5 – 8 years in Luxembourg fiduciary, PSF, Big 4 or fund administrator at senior‑accountant level.
Standards & regulationExpert in Lux GAAP, solid grasp of IFRS; comfortable with CSSF & BCL reporting, AML/KYC rules.
QualificationsOEC membership or ACCA/CPA (or on pathway); AML/KYC certificate an asset.
SystemsBOB 50, SAP FI, Exact; exposure to e‑Front, Yardi or Allvue.
LanguagesFluent English (mandatory) plus working French or German; Luxembourgish a plus.
Soft skillsAutonomy, deadline discipline, ability to explain complex issues to non‑accountants, mentoring mindset.

(Job ads for senior/Head‑of‑Accounting roles in Luxembourg list 5 + years’ experience, Lux GAAP/IFRS mastery and team‑coaching ability as core requirements.)

Bonuses

Bonuses & advantages
  • Competitive daily rate: typical freelance senior‑accountant mandates pay €650 – €950 per day, depending on scope and GAAP mix. Moovijob.com
  • Performance bonus: additional 5 – 10 % of total fee for on‑time delivery of year‑end financial statements and clean audit.
  • Meal vouchers & mileage reimbursement for on‑site days (common in PSF contracts). Moovijob.com
  • Hybrid flexibility: up to three remote days weekly plus overtime recovery credits.
  • Professional development: exposure to complex PE/RE structures, IFRS consolidation and system‑automation projects.

Benefits

Benefit Why it matters
Premium daily ratesSenior freelance accountants in Luxembourg command market‑leading fees that reflect scarce Lux GAAP/IFRS expertise.
Performance bonusesMany PSFs/fund administrators offer completion or clean‑audit bonuses (typically 5‑10 % of invoiced fees).
Hybrid flexibilityTwo to three on‑site days ensure collaboration; remaining days can be remote within the EU, preserving work‑life balance.
High‑profile projectsExposure to sophisticated PE/RE structures, securitisations and cross‑border consolidations strengthens your technical CV.
Networking & future mandatesSuccessful missions often lead to repeat engagements with the same group or referrals across Luxembourg’s tight‑knit finance community.
Professional developmentEngagements frequently fund external CPE/IFRS or AML refreshers and give firsthand experience with new tools (e‑Front, Yardi, SAP S/4HANA).

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities
  • Full‑cycle Lux GAAP accounting for several entities: AP/AR review, GL maintenance, month‑end and year‑end closings, consolidation packs.
  • IFRS or US GAAP conversion and preparation of statutory financial statements.
  • Tax & regulatory filings: CIT, VAT, subscription tax, BCL, CSSF, FATCA/CRS, DAC6.
  • Fund‑specific oversight: validate NAVs, capital‑call calculations and waterfall allocations; review e‑Front/Yardi outputs.
  • Audit coordination: act as first point of contact for Big 4 auditors, legal and tax advisers; clear PBC lists.
  • Process optimisation & mentoring: streamline workpapers, automate routines (Excel / Power Query), coach junior accountants.
  • Client liaison: present financials to international managers and boards, ensuring deadlines and SLA quality.
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