General Accountant (m/f)

Arendt & Medernach is the leading independent business law firm in Luxembourg with over 800 professionals. The firm’s international team of more than 450 legal experts represents Luxembourg and foreign clients in all areas of Luxembourg business law from its main office in Luxembourg and representative offices in Frankfurt, Hong Kong, London, New York, and Paris.

Our service to clients is differentiated by the end-to-end specialist advice we offer, covering all legal, regulatory, taxation, and advisory aspects of doing business in Luxembourg.

Our firm advises international and domestic clients in all areas of business law relevant to their business activities, ranging from fund formation, banking, insurance, private equity, and real estate to corporate and tax matters.

Within Arendt, we uphold high standards. Our professionals work with clients on engaging projects, empowered from the start. With a strong local presence in Luxembourg and international reach, we support and train our team members to thrive in a culture of excellence. Specialised teams ensure the right skills are available, allowing for a focus on added value. Our leaders are approachable, providing support and mentoring. 

We offer a vibrant social life with numerous events, embracing sports and art, our culture encourages openness and discovery beyond the professional realm. With over 50 nationalities represented, Arendt is committed to the well-being of its staff, serving the best interests of its clients, protecting the environment, and supporting education.

Given the ongoing development of our firm, we are currently recruiting:

General Accountant

Based in Hamm (Luxembourg)

Your role:

Under the guidance of our Accounting Supervisor, you will be responsible for managing the accounting for several Arendt & Medernach entities. 

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Managing and monitoring fixed assets.
• Defining and recording monthly closing entries, such as invoices not yet received, prepaid expenses, etc.…
• Monitoring and reconciling balance sheet accounts to ensure the reliability of accounting information, including reconciliations of intra-group positions.
• Drawing up monthly summary statements (balance sheet, income statement, account details).
• Drawing up monthly and annual VAT returns.
• Ensuring data transmission and coordination with the fiduciary responsible for preparing tax returns and FAIA reporting
• Actively participating in the preparation of audit files.

Your profile:

• You hold a university degree (minimum of 3 years)higher education in Finance/Accounting).
• You have at least 5 years of work experience in accounting, in a Fiduciary or in an Accounting Department of a Commercial company.
• You are fluent in French and English.
• You have a good knowledge of taxation.
• You are versatile and well-organised.
• You are recognised for your discretion and your integrity.
• You are able to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment.

We offer:

• Excellent career development opportunities with tailor-made internal training focused on both technical and soft skills;
• An entrepreneurial work culture where we promote talent & ideas;
• Multicultural, diverse teams encouraging collaborative work;
• The opportunity to work and interact within a wide network of specialists; and
• A hybrid working environment offering flexibility and the possibility to work from home.

Arendt promotes equal opportunities and value each employee for what they bring to the community.

For more information, please refer to our diversity and inclusion policy on our website.

Interested?

• If you are interested in this job opportunity, we are looking forward to receiving your application.
• All applications will be treated confidentially.

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