• Supervising bookkeeping for Accounts Payables and Accounts Receivables. Sub-ledger Accounting.
• Supervising Bank statement movements booking.
• Supervising Fixed assets and Prepayments accounting. Fixed assets register maintenance.
• Owning the monthly closing review and related controls and checklists.
• Invoicing for the various intercompany contracts (Staff IN/OUT recharges, Global Payment Gateway billing etc.)
• Accounting for Deposits, Factoring receivables and other investments accounting in General Accounting Software (SAP B1).
• Given most regularly standards in use at the Bank are IAS1, IFRS9, IFRS15, IFRS16, IAS38, ensure/enforce strict adherence to standards, develop protocols and/or procedures accordingly within Accounting team.
• Own the monthly closing meeting. Improve closing times.
• Own the Intercompany and statutory accounts declaration in Global Account certification and consolidation application (Stravis). Handle subsequent queries.
• Supervise administrative tasks such as filing and archiving.
• Act as main Po C for internal/external audit activities relating to accounting for both interim and annual accounts cycles.

• Manage the existing Accounting function. Manage resources and role back-ups (currently 2 direct reports: Senior Accountant + Accountant).
• Motivate, Train and Nurture direct reports for improved efficiency
• Develop team members through delegation, Motivate team members. Recruit when necessary.
• Embody and evangelize Rakuten corporate values for self and team members.
• Attend the Rakuten Group Management programme or any relevant training programme.
• Propose innovative ways to improve the Accounting / Finance function so as to bring ever more professionalism, to improve standards and to better serve internal customers.
• Keep a friendly and joyful professional mindset with team and fellow colleagues.

• Maintain existing General accounting software (SAP B1) with assistance from team members.
• Contribute to Finance on-going projects such as support the team on User Acceptance Testing or documenting processes.
• Collaborate effectively with Financial Operations function, Treasurer and Senior Financial Controller for improvement initiatives such as automation, roll out of new applications, product specifications and cash & data reconciliations.
• Highlight and escalate bugs to Project team. Propose improvements or fixes as relevant.
• Strict compliance with existing procedures, processes, policies and standards.

• Studies in Accounting and Finance (Bachelor is a must, Master is a plus).

• 3+ years of experience in a similar role
• Excellent knowledge of English (both verbal and written). Any other language is an advantage (e.g. French or Japanese )
• Good knowledge of IFRS and/or Banking sector are a strong plus. Prior financial audit background is a decisive advantage.
• Very good command of Microsoft Excel. Appetite for Technology and Fintech sector.
• SAP B1, Temenos are a plus. Extensive Training will be provided on systems.
• LCCI
• Rigorous, organized and disciplined.

• Interesting and challenging fast paced environment.
• A chance to shape and build the business and inspiration to make a difference.
• Open and respectful multicultural environment.
• Professional, passionate, ambitious, but friendly team.
• Multiple generous training opportunities.
• Possibility for professional growth and international assignments.
• Luxembourg banking collective bargaining agreement.
• Long Term incentive plan via a free share option programme.
• A friendly environment where teamwork matters and were we enjoy each other’s company in and outside work (e.g. Happy Friday Drinks, Pizza Lunch, Laser Tag or Bowling evenings, seasonal parties and, and, and…)

• Innovative and flexible people full of energy
• Friendly team player with a professional mindset
• Those who can think for themselves and take action
• Willing to work in a dynamic, multicultural and global environment where multilingual skills are a big asset
• Ambitious to grow as an individual within the company
• Passionate about working in a global company that wants to make a difference by empowering society.

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