Financial Manager

It’s never been a more exciting time to join Vistra. 
 

At Vistra our purpose is progress. We believe that our clients have the power to change the world and to do great things for global progress, and we exist to remove the friction that comes from the complexity of global business – to help our clients achieve progress without friction.  
 

But progress only happens when people come together and take action. And we’re absolutely committed to building a culture where our people can do just that.   

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional as Financial Manager, based in our Luxembourg office. You will play an important role in the development of our business and in maintaining our strong reputation and global leadership standing.  

This role will give you exposure to global financial markets and develop your client account management and development skills to build trustful, long-term client relationships.  

Key responsibilities:

• Support to manage a team of Fund Accounting professionals with Senior Manager: responsibility for leadership and management of junior staff including training, development and encouragement of an environment of participation, motivation, teamwork and open communication;

• Support the Senior Accountants/Accountnats when preparing the Net Asset Value calculations in accordance with individual funds’ requirements and perform review;

• Ensure that current accounting standards (Lux GAAP and IFRS) and best practice principles are applied to the accounts production

• Provides assistance on complex client transactions (such as capital calls, distributions, sale & purchase of assets, complex loans, share acquisition) with legal team and transfer agent teams

• Assisting the client with the audits of the fund and its SPVs

• Liaison with client representatives, intermediaries, lawyers and other professionals;

• Coordination and preparation and review of regulatory and statutory reporting (BCL/ CSSF)

• Preparation of SPV and GP annual accounts and their filing with eCDF

• Reviewing tax returns and tax balances and work in coordination with the internal tax compliance department for preparation of VAT / CIT returns

• Record the working hours/client in the time billing system according to the objectives set

• Coordination and support to the internal tax compliance team for filing of tax and VAT declarations for funds, SPVs and GPs;

• Act as authorized signatory and assist with authorization of payments, transfers, deposits on behalf of the client, wherever necessary

• Assisting the Management Team for essential project work and internal administration when required

• Take board membership mandates for the SPVs which is being servicing by

Key requirements:

• University degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration/Economics, (ACCA-qualified or part qualified would be a distinct advantage)

• Good knowledge of Lux GAAP and IFRS (US GAAP would be an advantage)

• 6-7 years of experience with a professional services firm or a reputable audit firm (big 4 is preferable)

• Have strong communication skills and work well in a team

• Are accurate, flexible, hands-on and deliver their best work when facing a tight deadline

• Proactive with a client service orientated attitude

• Ability for multiple tasks requested at the same time and set priorities

• Ability to solve problems and work independently and as a member of a team

• Excellent organizational, planning and time management skills.

• Advanced Excel skills 

Company Benefits:

At our Luxembourg office, we believe in putting our employees’ well-being first!  We have a challenging position in an ambitious organization where no day is the same. A company with a view to the future where you can grow together with and, above all, put your own stamp on.
In addition, we offer:

• Bonus Plan, based on Group performance and individual performance

• 232 hours of holidays (29 days), plus public holidays;

• Lunch vouchers for the amount of 10.80 EUR (18 per month);

• Additional AXA Health Insurance of which pays 50% (Axa VitalPlus scheme);

• Participation in Pension Scheme, after 6 months as a employee;

• Reimbursement of your public transport costs up to the amount of 75 EUR per month for cross borders.

• Sympass card discount www.sympass.lu (Sympass gives you access to exclusive discounts on your purchases and leisure activities in Luxembourg and the Greater Region). Concierge Services available by using the SYMPASS application.

• Subsided gym membership www.factory4.lu  (Factory 4 the largest Fitness space in Luxembourg)

• Remote and adaptive work arrangement (maximum 3 days per week work from home and minimum 2 days per week work from the office after the adaptation period)

• Learning and training, i.e., via our digital learning environment ‘Skills Platform’

• Support for professional qualifications eg ACCA

• Regular social events

• Free coffee, tea and fresh fruits in our office

We supports employees’ charitable efforts by encouraging engagement in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives and projects to improve our impact as a company.

If you are excited about working with us, we encourage you to apply or have a confidential chat with one of our Talent Acquisition team members. Our goal is to make this a great place to work where all our people can thrive. We hope you join us on this exciting journey!