Description du poste

Type de métier
Types de métiers Crédit Agricole S.A. - Finances / Comptabilité / Contrôle de gestion

Types de métier complémentaires
Types de métiers Crédit Agricole S.A. - Gestion d'Actifs
Types de métiers Crédit Agricole S.A. - Financement et Investissement

Intitulé du poste
CDI - Accounting Controller - Private Equity & Real Estate Solutions H/F

Type de contrat
CDI

Poste avec management
Non

Cadre / Non Cadre
Non cadre

Missions

Within the Private Equity & Real Estate Solutions (PERES) department, you will join the Fund Accounting team, responsible for the accounting of investment funds and their related entities (GPs, Soparfis, Holdings).

As a Fund Accounting Controller, your role will be to review and validate the work performed by Accountants and to take ownership of complex client files, with the objective of preparing accurate financial statements for Alternative Investment Funds and/or commercial companies, in compliance with internal procedures and applicable accounting standards.

Key Responsibilities :

Accounting Management & Review

• Support PERES Accountants in the onboarding of new clients and in analysing their business activities;
• Monitor the onboarding of new clients, including migrations and structural changes;
• Review calculations of various fees, including Management Fees, Performance Fees, and Arrangement Fees;
• Review CACEIS invoices;
• Review and validate financial statements prepared by PERES Accountants in accordance with applicable accounting standards and internal procedures;
• Ensure the production and supervision of accounting records classified as complex;
• Assist in the preparation of financial and regulatory reporting in line with client requirements, agreed formats, frequencies, and deadlines;
• Maintain relationships with clients and external auditors during the review and audit of accounts;
• Support Accountants in their day-to-day activities and in the resolution of complex accounting issues.

Accounting Review & Control

• Perform full reviews of accounting files and documentation;
• Contribute to the accounting and financial training of team members;
• Participate in the design, implementation, and deployment of internal controls related to accounting activities.

Organisation of Accounting Activities

• Monitor and follow up on deadlines across assigned portfolios;
• Support the integration of new team members;
• Contribute to the development of team competencies;
• Participate in analytical and ad-hoc projects linked to the accounting activity.

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Compléments

As part of the finalization of the recruitment process, the preselected candidate will be asked for the bulletin n°3 of the Luxembourg criminal record (or equivalent for non-residents) dating back less than 3 months, given the field of activity of our establishment.

Localisation du poste

Zone géographique
Europe, Luxembourg

Ville
Esch-sur-Alzette

Critères candidat

Niveau d'études minimum
Bac + 3 / L3

Formation / Spécialisation

• Higher education degree in Audit, Accounting, or Finance (Bachelor's degree or equivalent);

Niveau d'expérience minimum
3 - 5 ans

Expérience

• 3 to 5 years of experience in fund accounting or a similar environment, preferably within Private Equity and/or Real Estate;
• Experience with review activities and complex accounting files is required.

Compétences recherchées

Technical Skills & Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of investment funds, securities, and Private Equity / Real Estate structures;
• Solid accounting and tax expertise, including accounting standards, booking techniques, consolidation principles, corporate taxation, VAT, IFRS and Lux GAAP;
• Good legal and financial knowledge, including legal structures, regulatory obligations, capital increase processes, financial instruments, and valuation methodologies;
• Strong interest and aptitude for working with numbers.

Soft Skills

• Strong organisational skills, rigor, and attention to detail;
• Ability to manage priorities effectively and work under deadlines;
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities;
• Clear and effective communication skills, both internally and with external stakeholders;
• Proactive attitude with the ability to anticipate issues, plan ahead, and react efficiently;
• Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to support and develop others.

Outils informatiques

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel;
• Knowledge of accounting software such as BOB50 and/or GP is considered an advantage.

Langues
English is mandatory. French, German or Spanish are a plus.