Fund Accountant

Fund Accountant - Luxembourg (on site 5 days)

Contract - 3 months initial
On site 5 days per week - Luxembourg
Up to €500 per day

Main responsibilities

As a Fund Accountant within the NAV Accounting Department you will be responsible for:

•Production of the NAV calculation
•Posting of all accounting entries
•Daily cash reconciliation with Custodians
•Monitoring of NAV fluctuation and control of outstanding items
•Year-end closings (control and review of accounts, closing of accounts) and fund events (merger, liquidation and similar events)

Requirements

•Degree (University) in economics/business administration/accounting or Final secondary school examinations
•Work experience of at least 3-5 years in a similar position and environment and sound experience in fund accounting desirable
•Good knowledge of the securities / investment business, including derivative instruments, corporate actions and settlement
•Good knowledge of accounting principles in general and a numerical literate
•GP4 knowledge desirable, good command of Excel
•Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
•Very good teamwork and communication skills.
•A very good command of English is essential. Knowledge of German or French an advantage