Accounting Associate Luxembourg

ACCOUNTING ASSOCIATE - LUXEMBOURG

JTI Luxembourg market is currently part of the legal entity JTI Company Netherlands BV Belgian Branch (Benelux cluster) and will be separated into a standalone legal entity in Luxembourg. The Luxembourg entity will continue its business model as before, operating as an LRD of JTI SA.

The Accounting Associate will work in Luxembourg, and coordinate and assist in all accounting activities related to GL, AP, C&B, tax, external audit, closing, and reporting—primarily within the Luxembourg market, and extended to the Dutch and Belgian markets if necessary. This role ensures completeness and accuracy of accounting in accordance with business requirements (IFRS) and local Luxembourg rules and regulations.

Position:

Accounts Payable

• Coordinate vendor invoices with the Shared Service Center (GBS), including tracing requisitioners, PO numbers, incorrect invoices, reminders, and vendor communication. Coordinate requests of all kinds from local employees. Prepare and submit various templates.

General Ledger

• Reconcile GL accounts; prepare and send journal vouchers; check postings, clearings, accruals, and reclasses.

• Provide cost information to budget holders.

• C&B Transactions: Clear accounts for various bank accounts. Prepare and submit various templates.

Internal and External Audit

• Support internal and external audits, including preparation of financial statements, collection of audit evidence, and handling other audit requests.

Excise Tax, CIT, Transfer Pricing, and VAT

• Assist in the preparation of tax filings (Excise Tax, CIT, Transfer Pricing, and VAT) and follow up on required tax payments.

• Reconcile and follow up on tax-related GL balances.

J-SOX Compliance

• Ensure effective operation of all J-SOX GRM controls assigned to the position.

• Fulfill all global J-SOX requirements related to the assigned controls

 Requirements:

• Bachelor in accounting (or equivalent)
• Preferably at least 2-4 years experience in broader accounting including GL, in an international company, and preferably knowledge of IFRS and LU GAAP
• English & French mandatory
• Enhanced MS Office knowledge
• SAP or similar ERP system experience is an advantage

You will be successful in this role if you:

• Have a numerical mind with genuine business curiosity
• Have the hunger for accounting knowledge
• Always respect deadlines & commitments
• Are ambitious and proactive

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? 

At JTI we believe in the importance of a good work-life balance while we offer lots of opportunities for development and career progression – across functions and internationally. Maybe that's one of the reasons why our employees stay on average impressive nine years with us and we have been certified as Top Employer for over thirteen years now. Want to know more about how our employees rate us? Please visit  

Next to a rewarding compensation package, we offer a range of other perks and benefits:

• The opportunity to work 50% of your time outside of the office and 10 days abroad per year
• Working from home equipment (e.g., chair, screen, mouse, and keypad)
• Group insurance
• Bonus scheme 
• Great development and training opportunities based on your ambitions and capabilities 
• Different engagement activities such as dinners, drinks, social gatherings, parties, etc.
• Business laptop and iPhone
• Unique Family leave policy (at least 20 weeks of fully paid parental leave regardless of gender, sexual orientation, or the way of becoming parents)

Sounds interesting? We'd love to hear from you To make it easier for you to apply, there is no need to upload a cover letter. Only your CV is enough because we would like to get to know you in person.

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