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Financial Controller (Belgian GAAP or HGB)

Luxemburg (Grand Duchy) Permanent Work from home View Job Description
Our client is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee statutory accounting, financial reporting and tax compliance for several international entities across Europe and the Middle East. This position offers a unique blend of operational finance, regulatory reporting and business partnering within a dynamic global environment.

Updated on 30/10/2026

  • 🌍 International exposure across multiple European entities
  • 🚀 Strategic role combining accounting, tax & transformation projects

About Our Client

Our client is a globally recognized technology group providing software solutions to the financial services industry. Headquartered in Switzerland, the organization supports financial institutions worldwide through innovative digital platforms and continues to invest heavily in technology, transformation and operational excellence.

The Luxembourg finance team plays a key role in ensuring strong governance, regulatory compliance and high-quality financial reporting across multiple jurisdictions.

Job Description

  • Ensure compliance with group accounting standards, internal controls and financial governance requirements
  • Review and monitor monthly balance sheet and profit & loss reporting to guarantee data integrity and reporting accuracy
  • Prepare and coordinate annual statutory financial statements in accordance with local accounting regulations, including German GAAP or Belgian GAAP
  • Oversee corporate tax, VAT and other local tax compliance obligations in collaboration with tax specialists
  • Act as the primary contact for external auditors and coordinate all stages of the audit process
  • Partner with shared service centers and internal stakeholders across accounting, treasury, legal and tax functions
  • Deliver accurate and timely internal and external financial reporting
  • Support tax inspections, regulatory reviews and audit-related requests
  • Participate in legal entity restructuring projects, including mergers, liquidations and corporate reorganizations
  • Contribute to finance transformation initiatives, process optimization projects and ERP system improvements

The Successful Applicant

Education

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related discipline



Experience

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in Financial Controlling, Statutory Accounting or External Audit
  • Previous exposure to multinational and multi-entity environments
  • Strong understanding of IFRS and HGB or Belgian GAAP
  • Experience managing external audits and tax compliance matters
  • Background within technology, software, services or international corporate environments is considered an asset



Skills

  • Strong technical accounting and taxation expertise
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines autonomously
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Proactive, hands-on and solution-oriented mindset
  • Advanced Excel skills and exposure to ERP systems



Languages

  • Fluent in English and French. German is a big plus.
  • Additional European languages are considered advantageous



What's on Offer

  • International and multicultural work environment
  • Exposure to multiple jurisdictions and complex finance topics
  • High visibility across regional and global finance teams
  • Opportunity to participate in finance transformation projects
  • Strong career development prospects within a leading international technology organization
  • Collaborative culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement
Contact
Thomas de Looz
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7046665

Job summary

Sector
Finance
Sub Sector
Financial Controller
Industry
Financial Services
Location
Luxemburg (Grand Duchy)
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Thomas de Looz
Job Reference
JN-062026-7046665
Remote or office
Work from home

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