Senior Financial Accountant / Closing specialist (3-Month Interim contract)

Senior Financial Accountant / Financial Closing Specialist

We are currently supporting a leading international company in Luxembourg in their search for a Senior Financial Accountant / Financial Closing Specialist to strengthen their finance team.
This is a 3-month interim contract, with strong potential for renewal and long-term conversion into a permanent contract (CDI).

As a key member of the finance function, you will take ownership of the financial closing process and ensure the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of financial data across multiple entities. You will act as a central point of coordination between internal stakeholders and external partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met

• Prepare, review, and post journal entries (accruals, prepayments, provisions, payroll, intercompany, and adjustments)

• Perform and oversee balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of discrepancies

• Ensure the integrity and completeness of the general ledger across entities and reporting dimensions

• Coordinate and review work from external accounting providers

• Support the preparation of financial statements, management accounts, and reporting packages

• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, documentation, and audit trails

• Support year-end closing and audit processes, including preparation of audit documentation

• Act as a key contact for auditors, tax advisors, and internal stakeholders

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, group policies, and statutory requirements

• Identify and drive improvements in closing efficiency, automation, and reporting quality

• Support intercompany processes, including reconciliations and settlements

• Collaborate closely with tax, treasury, FP&A, payroll, and legal teams

• Maintain finance documentation such as policies, checklists, and reconciliation templates

Your Profile

• Strong experience in financial accounting and closing processes in Luxembourg.

• Solid knowledge of accrual accounting and balance sheet reconciliations

• Experience working with external accountants, auditors, and outsourced providers

• Good understanding of statutory accounting, audits, and internal controls

• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

• Strong analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail

• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP/accounting systems

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact with both finance and non-finance stakeholders

Greenfield is an independent, fully licensed, full-suite talent solutions firm in Luxembourg. We are a single trusted partner across every hiring need: On-demand & Interim, Permanent & Executive Solutions.

Greenfield Luxembourg are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all sectors of the Community. Due to the nature of our client engagements, we are however unable to support applicants that are outside of our core market areas; and/or do not have an existing eligibility to work in Luxembourg or are not EEA/EU/Schengen Citizens. We are unable to provide work permit or visa sponsorship opportunities.