Financial Accountant - SPV & Fund Accounting

Join a dynamic and fast-growing corporate services provider with a strong international presence, including offices in Dublin and London. This exciting role is based in the heart of Luxembourg City, offering the successful candidate the chance to work alongside a dynamic team of accountants, legal professionals, and compliance specialists. You’ll be part of a collaborative environment that values expertise, innovation, and client service excellence.
 
Cafico International welcomes people with positive and proactive attitudes to work and who are aligned to our core values of Integrity, Determination, Pride and Innovation. We have a client focused approach and support all of our team members in the deliverance of a first-class client experience.
 
Job Description
 
The successful candidate will join a growing team and will be responsible for the accounting and financial reporting of a portfolio of Luxembourg-domiciled funds, corporate clients and special purpose vehicles (SPVs), including securitisation structures established to participate in capital market transactions.  
 
This role is ideally suited to a candidate who is keen to build strong technical foundations in fund and SPV accounting through hands-on preparation work and continuous learning.

The successful candidate can expect to be involved in and take responsibility for the following tasks:

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations for a portfolio of corporate entities;
• Preparation of monthly/quarterly management accounts as required by clients;
• Preparation of core fund accounting deliverables, including transaction bookings, NAV‑related calculations (valuations, accruals, income/expenses), capital call and distribution workings, investor allocations, fee calculations, reconciliations (bank, position, portfolio), and supporting schedules for investor and financial reporting;
• Preparation of financial statements and reports in accordance with relevant accounting standards (e.g., Lux GAAP, IFRS);
• Assist in the coordination of year-end audits;
• Payments and cash flow management;
• Prepare and submit VAT returns and corporate tax declarations.
• Prepare and submit regulatory reports (e.g., CSSF, BCL, ECDF);
• Liaise with clients, investment managers, external auditors, tax advisors, legal counsel and other stakeholders;
• Participate in client, board, and shareholder meetings;
• Support the team in improving processes and implementing best practices; 
• Support the business in responding to client needs on an ongoing basis; and
• Ensure that ethical standards and human rights principles are upheld across all areas of responsibility.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field 
• 3–5+ years of relevant experience in fund or SPV accounting, ideally within the Luxembourg financial services sector 
• Strong knowledge of Luxembourg GAAP and familiarity with IFRS;
• Proficiency in English, knowledge of French or German is an advantage;
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Experience with fund accounting system, e-Front is beneficial;
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities; 
• Proactive and able to work independently as well as collaboratively; 
• Clear communicator with a professional and client-focused approach; and
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic environment.