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Financial Accountant - Luxembourg Misys

Misys plc requires a Financial Accountant with accountability for the following:

  • Works closely with the Shared Service Centre in India to ensure timely transactional posting and accuracy of booking entries handled in the Shared Service Centre
  • Precode supplier invoices and forward to Shared Service Centre
  • Review payment runs (supplier invoices & travel expenses) prepared by the Shared Service
  • Keep local bookkeeping records including those transactions being processed by the Shared Service Centre
  • Liaise with external tax advisors regarding preparation of tax returns and review of tax assessments
  • Prepares governmental tax returns and claims for tax refunds (monthly VAT return and WHT returns)
  • Maintains local tax records and files
  • Supporting the monthly internal reporting (cash forecasting and tax reporting)
  • Actively involved in year end external reporting and audits
  • Partnering with tax, treasury and secretariat (TMF) where appropriate by providing documents held locally and arrange for signatures from legal representatives
  • Ensure timely processing of tax, social security and net salary payments (A/P: N/A)
  • Liaise with external auditors regarding audit of statutory accounts
  • Prepares and posts journal entries and General Ledger reconciliations (re VAT, tax accounts and salary)
  • Maintains knowledge of IFRS and local Accounting Principles, and other relevant accounting regulations
  • Prepares statistical and financial reports, both on a regular and a specially-assigned basis

Qualifications/Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance; Qualified Accountant (Bilanzbuchhalter) preferred
  • Knowledge of IFRS and German regulatory requirements and standards (HGB and tax rules)
  • German language skills (ideally native speaker)

Experience

  • 2 Years+ Accounting Experience
  • Strong communication and PC skills to assist in financial analysis
  • English, additional European language(s) preferable
  • Highly motivated self-starter
  • Problem solving approach and a commitment to continuously improve work processes

Misys plc (FTSE: MSY.L), provides integrated, comprehensive solutions that deliver significant results to organisations in the financial services industry. We maximise value for our customers by combining our deep knowledge of their business with our commitment to their success.

In Banking and Treasury & Capital Markets, Misys is a market leader, with over 1,200 customers, including all of the world's top 50 banks.

To further your career as a Financial Accountant with Misys, please forward your CV in strictest confidence to the Misys Recruitment Team.