Head of Accounting & Administration – Real Estate Manager

Our client has a ‘new approach’ Alternative Investments and are a strong, growing pan-European manager. Their portfolio is interesting and varied in it’s composition, and the team are comparatively young , dynamic and certainly very capable. The business is still growing and significantly in Luxembourg.

The atmosphere friendly, dynamic , open , ‘ less institutionalised ‘ / entrepreneurial. The company is a positive, growing, medium sized business at a key point in its expansion centralising processes and operations etc.

There is a need for somebody to autonomously take control of the Accounting function and to give support to the Luxembourg CEO and the Finance team based in the UK

Key responsibilities:

• Helping to grow the team from 13 to around 20
• Overall Responsibility for bookkeeping, monitoring, and maintaining the books and records of the Firm’s Luxembourg entities.
• Oversee and record fund flows within the framework of investment deals, including injections, repatriations, and asset transfers.
• Oversee Lux GAAP interim and annual financial statements.
• Preparation and participation in board meetings.
• Liaise with third parties such as lawyers, auditors, bankers and others, as required.
• Participation in ad-hoc projects and queries.

Requirements

• University degree in Accounting, Economics or Finance
• At least 5 years’ experience in Lux GAAP
• They would like someone that has perhaps set up or further developed RE/PE structures – someone who can identify new processes to improve the business and perhaps introduce new systems to help effectively manage and grow the business.
• Highly organized, proactive, and keenness for detail
• Reliable and entrepreneurial spirit
• Team-player who enjoys working in a dynamic environment
• Fluent in English