Senior Financial Accountant (f/m/d)

Clearstream Banking S.A. • Luxembourg

Learn. Develop. Grow. But always: Share value

Join our international team that drives positive change, united by a spirit of openness and curiosity. We empower you to have an impact and to grow – personally and professionally. With us, you work at the heart of financial systems and evolve the way markets operate. We’re excited about the future because we are the ones shaping it. Let´s do this together by sharing value!

Who we are

Tracing its origins to 1585, Deutsche Börse Group has become one of the world’s leading exchange organisations and an innovative market infrastructure provider. In this role, we provide investors, financial institutions and companies access to global capital markets. What’s your part in all this? With your commitment you contribute to the success of our unique business model: offering a wide range of products, services and technologies for security, transparency and integrity on the markets. By creating trust in the markets of today and tomorrow we foster growth and contribute to the prosperity of future generations.

Luxembourg

Your career at Deutsche Börse Group

Your area of work:

Join one of the world’s premier international clearing and settlement organizations, taking on a pivotal role as a bridge between Accounting, Regulatory Compliance, and Auditors. Operating within a dynamic, client- and technology-oriented environment, you will lead the preparation of financial statements and long-form reports while ensuring the seamless day-to-day operation of the team. The ideal candidate should possess an in-depth understanding of Financial Accounting and Clearstream Business, engaging in diverse accounting operations, group-wide consolidation, and the closing process.

Moreover, as a key liaison between the accounting team and top management, you will provide regular updates, insights, and strategic recommendations. Dive into deep analyses of regulatory requirements, crafting accounting memos, and position papers. Thrive in a highly dynamic environment where you challenge internal and external stakeholders on their interpretations.

Based in Luxembourg, you will experience a multicultural team, flat hierarchies, and opportunities for professional development while collaborating with accounting and regulatory specialists. In summary, you will play a vital role in supporting the team lead and the head of finance on a regular basis.

Your responsibilities:

Deep knowledge of IFRS and LuxGAAP.
Support Regulatory reporting (FINREP)
Consolidation at the holding level
Experience in preparing position paper and accounting memos.
Provide analysis for the financial statements and ad hoc project.
Liaise with auditors (internal and external), preparing requested analyses and documentation, advising on activities, and jointly reviewing the long-form audit report.
Management of the day-to-day relationship with all stakeholders
Update accounting policies and procedures as necessary
Analyse supervisory topics and implement within the Clearstream sub-group.
Consultancy / support of projects / initiatives with relation to accounting and regulatory topics

Your profile:

University degree in business administration or economics majoring in accountancy, regulatory compliance, or banking; equivalent qualifications also considered (CFA, CPA, ACCA etc.).
Minimum 10 years of practical experience on described topics in the finance industry or audit company.
Good knowledge of accounting regimes (IFRS and Lux-GAAP) and financial regulations.
Excellent communication skills to manage multitude and diversity of stakeholders including top management.
Ability to work in a team and within a multicultural, multi-location international environment with a matrix organization
Solid IT skills, especially MS-Office applications and SAP
Proficiency in verbal and written English and French; German language skill is an asset

Why Deutsche Börse Group?

We are committed to providing a work environment where everyone feels welcome and can reach their full potential. Our standards go far beyond simply matching candidates with the right position.

Mobility

We enable you to move freely with our job tickets, job (e-)bikes and free parking opportunities.

Work environment

Collaboration, communication, or deep focus – in our modern office buildings you will find the perfect work environment. Free drinks and food and meal allowances included.

Health and wellbeing

We care for your health and wellbeing and besides various health promotion measures we offer you a group accident insurance and additional insurance offers at discounted rates.

Financial stability

We provide financial stability by offering attractive salaries, company pension schemes, participation in our Group Share Plan, as well as bonuses, subsidies and discounts.

Hybrid work

Collaborate and exchange on-site or work remotely several days a week in line with business needs and local regulations. Our hybrid working model combines the best of both worlds.

Flexible working hours

We want your job to fit your life situation and offer flexible working time models, part-time models, childcare allowance, or the possibility to study alongside your job.

Internationality

Our market infrastructures are globally connected. Working with us means collaborating with like-minded colleagues across over 60 locations from more than 100 nations.