Finance Accountant (Luxembourg)

Finance Accountant

Start date: 01/2025 (asap)

Firstance Luxembourg SA is the leading independent life insurance intermediary in Luxembourg. We are a dynamic company in expansion with a client base all over Europe and beyond.

As Finance Accountant you will be part of the Finance function and you will be responsible for assisting the appropriate recording of Finance operations in accordance with established Finance policies and procedures.

The candidate will report directly to the CFO and will work closely with the Financial Controller and the Group Finance in Italy. Next to the core task of gathering and analysing the accounting, the accountant will be the backup for analysis of income fees/commissions. You will be involved in the preparation and discussion of financial data.

 

What you’ll do: 

  • Play a key role in the Finance function for all companies, using accounting system (Oracle NetSuite)
  • Perform yearly and infra-annual closures as per deadline
  • Bank Reconciliation activities / Cash movements booking
  • Account Payable: Registration of the invoices, process amortization and payment process
  • Salary and wages registration
  • Registration of new assets / capex
  • Perform review / approval process of internal expenses and process payments and accounting
  • Closures activities (accruals registration)

Backup role for: 

  • Account Receivable: Registration of the invoices issued
  • Perform commission control thanks to the internal system
  • Assist external consultants (tax experts, auditors)
  • Group reporting and IFRS adjustments
  • Close relationship with Insurers for policy data exchanges, control of accuracy of information, being the first line of control
  • Work closely with the Client and Partner Services team obtaining additional information for some policies, and checking and alerting if key information is missing
  • Assist/Play an active role in projects within the Group / company

What you’ll need to succeed:

  • Positive attitude and self-starter, able to work autonomously
  • At least 5 years of experience in a Finance role in the financial sector;
  • Speak English fluently;
  • Have good knowledge of Insurance sector, Luxembourg GAAP and IFRS;
  • Have common sense, integrity, risk awareness and good communication skills.

What you offer us:

  • Team player who takes ownership and delivers timely and accurately
  • Ambition to learn and increase responsibilities over time
  • An extra character to add to our diverse team which will further strengthen the team and boost collaboration and performance

What we offer you:

  • International background
  • A competitive package
  • The possibility to grow within the Group and explore your potential
  • Flexible working hours
  • Meal vouchers