Senior Fund Accountant

Le Grand & Associates; Luxemburg; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration package

Structured work environment

Career development

Job summary

Le Grand & Associates is currently recruiting on behalf of a leading regulated financial institution (PSF) in Luxembourg for an experienced Senior Fund Accountant (M/F/D).

In this role you will own NAV calculations, perform 2nd-level controls, and support year-end closing, with a focus on Local GAAP and IFRS. Fluent English and French are required in a bilingual environment, and you will work within a professional, modern setting.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in Luxembourg Fund Accounting.
• Fluent in English and French in a bilingual environment.
• Knowledge of Local GAAP / IFRS and regulatory standards.
• Ability to meet strict cut-off deadlines and maintain accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Perform and control NAV calculations with publication cut-offs.
• Conduct cash, securities, and shares in issue reconciliations.
• Monitor items and escalate issues to management.
• Validate out-of-tolerance market pricing with standard sources.
• Support year-end closing and audit queries within two business days.
• Support fund migrations, restructurings, and launches.
• 2nd-level validation and archiving of NAV packs.
• Train junior team members and drive process improvements.

Skills

NAV calculations

Reconciliations

Attention to detail

Risk awareness

Tools

IFRS

ISAE 3402

Fund lifecycle management

Job description

Le Grand & Associates is currently recruiting on behalf of a leading regulated financial institution (PSF) in Luxembourg. To support their expanding activities, we are seeking an experienced Senior Fund Accountant (M/F/D).

Role Overview

As a Senior Fund Accountant, you will take ownership of Net Asset Value (NAV) calculations and 2nd-level controls for a range of Luxembourg funds in accordance with Local GAAP, IFRS, internal procedures, and international standards. You will play a key role in maintaining a "Zero Default Quality" standard, mitigating operational risks, and acting as a trusted operational partner for clients and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and control Net Asset Value (NAV) calculations while strictly respecting publication cut-offs.

• Conduct and verify reconciliations (cash, securities, shares in issue) and ensure all discrepancies are investigated and resolved.

• Monitor pending items, escalating long-standing or high-impact issues to management.

• Validate out-of-tolerance market pricing using standard market pricing sources.

• Identify and monitor operational/financial risks using internal Self Risk Assessment tools; report any errors or risks affecting client duties immediately.

• Facilitate Year-End closing and audit processes: ensure timely availability of documents and respond to auditor queries within two business days.

• Support key operational projects, including fund migrations, restructuring, and launches.

• Perform 2nd-level validation checks and ensure compliant archiving of NAV packs.

• Assist in training junior team members and driving continuous improvement of internal operating procedures.

Candidate Profile

• Experience: Proven track record in Luxembourg Fund Accounting.

• Technical Skills: Strong command of Local GAAP / IFRS, ISAE 3402 standards, and fund lifecycle management.

• Languages: Professional fluency in English and French (bilingual corporate environment).

• Soft Skills: High level of accuracy, strong risk awareness, ability to work under strict cut-off deadlines, and excellent communication skills.

What the Client Offers

• An attractive remuneration package including financial and extra-legal benefits.

• A professional, structured, and modern work environment within a key market player.

• Continuous learning opportunities and career evolution.