Accounting / Treasury Manager

Location: Luxembourg, Luxembourg (Office)

On-Site | Full-time

Compensation: €100K - €140K

We are hiring on behalf of our client who is a leading, regulated cryptocurrency exchange with a global presence across Asia, Europe, and the United States, they are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic Accounting / Treasury Manager. This organization holds the distinction of being one of the first exchanges licensed to operate across multiple major jurisdictions and functions as a financial institution regulated by the CSSF in Luxembourg.

The successful candidate will lead the finance function for the European entity, ensuring the integrity, transparency, and efficiency of financial operations within a highly regulated environment. This role is designed for a leader who can build trust, motivate a team, and enhance processes to support a rapidly growing business in the revolutionary blockchain industry.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Strategy

• Lead the regional Finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
• Ensure all internal and external deadlines are met while maintaining high standards of financial control.
• Cooperate with global offices to ensure transparency and alignment on financial matters at a group level.
• Participate in internal and global projects to coordinate processes across the wider corporate group.

Financial Management & Controls

• Oversee financial accounting, including revenue accounting, accounts payable, month-end, and year-end closings.
• Prepare, analyze, and control internal and external financial statements.
• Manage Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Evaluate and implement systems to drive automation and operational efficiency.

Regulatory & Compliance

• Collaborate with Operations and Compliance teams to ensure controlled and effective client asset safeguarding.
• Assist in the timely filing of regulatory reports, including those required by the CSSF.
• Manage corporate tax requirements (both direct and indirect).
• Ensure strict adherence to regulations, best practices, and internal procedures.

Treasury & Stakeholder Relations

• Oversee treasury management, including bank account oversight and cash reconciliation.
• Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external auditors to ensure timely audit completion.
• Provide timely escalations and reports to Management, the Board of Directors, and Group Head Office.

Requirements:
Education & Certification

• Qualified Accountant: Must hold ACA, ACMA, ACCA, CPA, or an equivalent professional qualification.

Experience & Knowledge

• Industry Experience: At least five years of increasing responsibility in accounting or finance, preferably within regulated Financial Services (e.g., payment institutions or banks).
• Technical Accounting: Hands-on experience with the full accounting cycle, from journal entry to reporting, including month-end and year-end closings.
• Regulatory Standards: Strong knowledge of Luxembourg GAAP is required; familiarity with IFRS and US GAAP is highly advantageous.
• Systems: Proficiency in MS Excel and experience utilizing modern accounting software.
• Cultural Context: Experience working within Japanese multinationals or multicultural environments is a significant advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Languages: Professional proficiency in both English and Japanese is mandatory. Additional European languages are a plus.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for reporting to high-level stakeholders.
• Attributes: Result-driven, hardworking, and able to remain calm under pressure. A natural problem-solver with a collaborative team-player mindset.

Additional Requirements

• Applicants must possess the legal right to work in Luxembourg.
• Due to the nature of the industry, the successful candidate will be required to provide a criminal record check (Bulletin n.3) prior to hiring.

Benefits:
• Competitive base salary.
• Discretionary performance-based bonus.
• Opportunity to work in a fast-growth, revolutionary industry at the forefront of virtual currency and blockchain technology.

Due to the high volume of applications we anticipate, we regret that we are unable to provide individual feedback to all candidates. If you do not hear back from us within 4 weeks of your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. We genuinely appreciate your interest and wish you the best in your job search.

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