Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant

Who we're looking for

We are looking for a motivated individual to join the Schroders' Luxembourg Financial Control team, to perform the role of Financial Accountant for a number of EMEA asset management subsidiaries.

You will primarily support the branch network of the European management company and private asset entities across Europe. Further you will be required to work closely with the other accountants to facilitate meeting the responsibilities of the team.

This Financial Accountant position will report to the Team Leader Financial Control. 

About Schroders 

We’re a global investment manager. We help institutions, intermediaries and individuals around the world invest money to meet their goals, fulfil their ambitions, and prepare for the future.

We have over 6,000 people on six continents. And we've been around for over 200 years, but keep adapting as society and technology changes. What doesn't change is our commitment to helping our clients, and society, prosper.

The team 

Based at our regional head office in Luxembourg, the 10 person European Asset Management Financial Control team manages the external reporting requirements for the Asset Management operating subsidiaries.

We are enthusiastic and driven, with a desire to produce high quality results because we take our work seriously. The team assists the Tax department with their external filing obligations and works closely with Revenue Accounting, Cost Accounting, Financial Planning and Group reporting teams to ensure the statutory, management accounting and Group results are correct and fit for use.

What you’ll do

·         Maintain and own the integrity of the financial records of the legal entities

·         Responsible for monthly, quarterly and year-end closing of the accounting records

·       Responsible for the internal reporting to head office and to the local offices

·        In charge of external reporting to the regulators and Government authorities

·        Apply the Group Financial Control framework, perform balance sheet reconciliations and ensure procedure documentation is up to date

·       Support Group Tax tax in meeting Tax compliance by country / entity

·         Provide the business with finance data and analysis to support business decision making

·          Act as the liaison point for all third-party matters (auditors, tax consultants, business stakeholders etc.)

·         Proactively seek opportunities for process improvements

The knowledge, experience and qualifications you need 

·         First work experience in accounting, finance or auditing (local GAAP, IFRS)

·         Strong Excel knowledge is a requirement

·         Experience in the use of a corporate accounting system (e.g. ORACLE, SAP)

·         Fluent in English and French. Any other European languages would be an advantage

·         Focused on quality and timely delivery

·         Demonstrate integrity and accountability

·         Ability to work independently as well as in a team

·         Strong analytical skills with high affinity with numbers

·         Provide timely, accurate and business relevant financial commentary and business decision support

·         Ability to work in a matrix structure

·         Ability to work with a broad range of people from different backgrounds /nationalities

The knowledge, experience and qualifications that will help 

·         A good understanding of tax compliance issues (international VAT, corporate tax, transfer pricing) is an advantage

·         Experience in the asset management business is an advantage

·         Willing to travel occasionally 

What you'll be like 

·         Focused on quality and timely delivery

·         Demonstrating integrity and accountability

·         Strong analytical skills with high affinity with numbers

·         Well organised

·         Ability to work in a matrix structure

·         Ability to work with a broad range of people from different backgrounds

·         A good understanding of business situations and complex structures

We recognise potential, whoever you are

Our purpose is to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management. Diversity of thought facilitated by an inclusive culture will allow us to make better decisions and better achieve our purpose. This is why inclusion and diversity are a strategic priority for us and why we are an equal opportunities employer: you are welcome here regardless of your age, disability, gender identity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, socio-economic background or any other protected characteristics