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Overview
19
years of professional experience
1
Language
Work History
ZEDRA
Senior Fund accountant
08.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Manages the specificities of the umbrella funds and the multiple classes of shares/units, understanding on the operations on portfolio and their accounting, Managing the operations on Fund capital and their accounting
- Manages estimation and provision of the investment fund fees and charges (type, agreements, calculation method, etc
- Calculation of the Net Asset Value of investment funds
- Reviewing the most used financial instruments, their specificities, valuation and impact on the NAV calculation
- Deeper knowledge of the operations on shares (corporate actions)
- Manages the different types of classes of Funds' shares/units (distribution, capitalisation, hedge, etc
- Manages the process of Funds' dividend distribution (calculation, registration and settlement)
- Manages the liquidation of classes of shares/units and compartment of
- Funds
- Deep understanding of the specificities of the Fund NAV calculation subject to its portfolio, charges/fees, Fund type, etc
- Find out the performance fees: estimation, provision, crystallisation, equalisation, etc
- Find out other specificities such as «swing prices», «draw down», «Private
- Equity & Real Estate Funds», etc
- Review the most common legal forms of company set up for the various investment funds.
KEMITEL S.A
Financial manager /Treasury/ Compliance officer
12.2018 - 07.2023
Job overview
- Led financial planning and analysis by managing key metrics, analyzing data and providing support and insight for strategic planning
- Established budgetary benchmarks and formulated financial management strategies by researching operating and historical financial records
- Evaluated mortgage loan risk based on sound underwriting decisions
- Improved revenue compliance with corporate revenue standards
- Developed strategic plan for sale of group assets
- Conducted technical and analytical reviews of tax returns to check for accuracy and qualified deductions
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings
- Initiated comprehensive account assessments to check viability, stability, and profitability of business operations
- Contacted customers to immediately find resolutions for escalated issues
- Kept up-to-date with tax changes and industry trends by participating in professional organizations, opportunities, and networks
- Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders, auditors and legal counsel to confirm compliance with applicable laws and regulations
- Monitored and assessed compliance risks associated with operational processes and procedures.
European commission
Financial manager assistant, internal controller
07.2016 - 12.2018
Job overview
- Luxembourg, Luxembourg
- In charge of auditing and validation of grants for payment matters:
- Management of grants, management of contracts, management and assistance staff to auditing transactions, checking of payments; management of accounts payables, coordination of invoice approval
- Organized budget documentation and tracked expenses to maintain tight business controls
- Helped reconcile bank statements and accounts and maintain accuracy and current records
- Revamped organization processes by auditing client checks and cash receipts
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
AC LINK DEVELOPMENT
Manager accounting / Compliance officer
06.2015 - 05.2016
Job overview
- Management of private equity, corporate law, economic development advises
- Met accounting financial objectives by forecasting requirements, preparing annual budgets and scheduling expenditures
- Enforced and established proper accounting methods, policies and principles
- Established financial status by developing and implementing systems for collecting, analyzing, verifying and reporting financial information
- Monitored and analyzed accounting data and produced financial reports or statements with BOB50
- Avoided legal challenges by understanding current and proposed legislation, enforcing accounting regulations and recommending new procedures
- Educated accounting team on forecasting, financial statuses and financial strategies to assist in annual budget creation
- Conducted internal audits to verify accuracy and compliance with applicable standards
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
Senior accounting
07.2012 - 05.2015
Job overview
- For holding compagny/ Transfer agent/
Fiduciary FIDOMES S
Compliance officer
Job overview
- Consolidated statements, IFRS, financial statements, transfer agent, net asset value calculation, management of specialized investment funds, traasferlagtnt,ernative investment funds
- Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors
- Carry out daily treasury tasks eg : accounting of bank statements, lettering of customer payments, monitoring of receipts, execution of payments and bank direct debits, monitoring of the banking platform and forecasts of bank account balances, control of bank confirmations, interaction with the finance department for payment cycles
- Prepare, analyze and update all types of forecasts and reports relating to treasury operations according to the procedure in force
- Analyze all types of financial products or services and make recommendations
- Execution, follow-up and lettering of payments specific to the aeronautical industry
- Be the privileged interlocutor of financial counterparties for daily cash transactions
- Conduct various analyzes of the department's processes and tools and propose improvements
- Participate in the month-end accounting closing process
- Participate in Credit Management activities when needed.
ALTER DOMUS S
Senior accounting
09.2011 - 06.2012
Job overview
- A, Luxembourg
- SOPARFI, private equity management, management of holding company, corporate law, financial statements production, reporting under Lux GAAP, consolidated statements, IFRS, bank reconciliations, accruals, assets management, loans management, corporate income tax, VAT, making link with auditors, K.Y.C, anti-money laundering, compliance
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances
- Carry out daily treasury tasks eg : accounting of bank statements, lettering of customer payments, monitoring of receipts, execution of payments and bank direct debits, monitoring of the banking platform and forecasts of bank account balances, control of bank confirmations, interaction with the finance department for payment cycles
- Prepare, analyze and update all types of forecasts and reports relating to treasury operations according to the procedure in force
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations
- Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes
- Updated general ledger with latest entries
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
M.A.S
Trainee Accounting
03.2011 - 05.2011
Job overview
- SOPARFI, financial statements, corporate law, reporting under Lux GAAP
- IFRS, consolidated statements, managing holding company, completing bank reconciliations, accruals, management of accounts payables, AGM, loans management, assets management, interests, corporate income tax
- VAT calculation, link with auditors, publishing at e-CDF and e-RCS and
- CSSF; K.Y.C, anti-money laundering
- Balanced and submitted financial reports for review and approval
- Reconciled balance sheet figures in BOB50 and sought assistance to reduce errors
- Monitored status of accounts receivable and payable to facilitate prompt processing
- Maintained accurate and complete documentation to facilitate accounting and filing functions
- Checked general ledger entries to increase accuracy, prevent significant errors and identify adjustments.
Fiduciary - AMICORP S.A
Junior accounting
01.2007 - 12.2011
Job overview
- Private equity- Corporate law
- SOPARFI, financial statements, consolidated
- Statements, corporate law, accruals, interest calculation, reporting under Lux GAAP, management of holding company, completing bank reconciliation, management of accounts payables, loans management, corporate income tax, VAT calculation, KYC
- Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to maintain financial accuracy and compliance
- Utilized tax software to prepare and file tax returns
- Generated and submitted invoices based upon established accounts receivable schedules and terms
- Carry out daily treasury tasks eg : accounting of bank statements, lettering of customer payments, monitoring of receipts, execution of payments and bank direct debits, monitoring of the banking platform and forecasts of bank account balances, control of bank confirmations, interaction with the finance department for payment cycles
- Prepare, analyze and update all types of forecasts and reports relating to treasury operations according to the procedure in force
- Prepared journal entries and entered into system using BOB50
- Managed complex finance projects under direction of senior management to meet deadlines and budget limitations.
GRETAMetz
Client accounting
01.2005 - 05.2006
Job overview
- Client accounting
- Carry out daily treasury tasks eg : accounting of bank statements, lettering of customer payments, monitoring of receipts, execution of payments and bank direct debits, monitoring of the banking platform and forecasts of bank account balances, control of bank confirmations, interaction with the finance department for payment cycles
- Prepare, analyze and update all types of forecasts and reports relating to treasury operations according to the procedure in force.
Education
Master from law, Economics
08.2025
University Overview
Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of
credit transactions.
Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to
manage financial recordkeeping.
Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and
presentations. Investment Funds Law
FDEF
09.2023
Fiscalité des groupes de sociétés
10
University Overview
Comptabilité approfondie, Ingénierie financière, Finance de
marché, Évaluation, Investissement et financement
Droit des sociétés
2024
University Overview
Droit pénal, Droit fiscal, Audit,
Opérations de fusion
Université de Nancy / CNAM - Institut National des Techniques
Économique et
Master - DSCG
Advanced level of fund accounting , Certification
Life long learning / CSL
02.2024
Luxembourg
01.2021
Corporate tax exemption of dividends, tax planning, tax
integration, Certification
House of training, Luxembourg
01.2020
Corporate tax exemption of dividends, tax planning, tax
integration, Auditor
House of training, Luxembourg
01.2013
Corporate tax exemption of dividends, tax planning, tax
integration, Certification
House of training, Luxembourg
01.2012
Tax, Certification - International taxation;
House of training
09.2011
Droit des affaires, Finance d´entreprise
Comptabilité from Management
University Overview
Contrôle de gestion
Bachelor - Diplôme de Comptabilité et Gestion
University of Nancy
D.C.G
01.2010
Compliance, Certification - Introduction to the concept of
internal control, Compliance, anti- money laundering
University Overview
K.Y.C.
House of training, Luxembourg
- present
CAMS Certification Exam Preparation
CAMS - Certification
The CAMS certification (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) attests
to a superior level of understanding of
07.2023
University Overview
the international Anti-Money
Skills
- Languages
- IT Tools / Software skills
- BOB50
- SAP
- MS Office
- Mother tongue
- Luxembourgish - B2
- Intermediate
- Extensive Funds or Asset Management experience within a leading Administrator and/or
- Fund Manager
- Strong academic background including Master in Accounting/Finance/Economics or related
- Field essential
- In-depth knowledge of European Investment Products, UCITS, AIFs and Fund regulatory
- Requirements desirable but not essential
- Experience of MiFID II Costs & Charges requirements (Ex-Post & Ex-Ante), European
- Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR), Securities Financing Transaction Regulation
- (SFTR), Money Market Fund Regulation (MMFR) would be an advantage
- Preferably also having experience of AIFMD reporting, Investor Money Requirements
- (IMR), and exposure to SFDR regulation
- Strong communication and presentation skills with ability to manage senior stakeholders
- Effectively
- Attention to detail with the ability to prioritise and navigate multiple teams and deliverables
- Assist the team manager in managing a team of Fund accountants, supervising the
- Production of the daily/monthly/quarterly NAV and following up on operations
- Review the work and tasks of the Fund Accountants, being the final pair of eyes before
- Delivery to clients
- Provide clients with accurate and timely accounting services in line with the client's
- Business needs
- Ensure that applicable accounting standards and compliance with relevant regulatory
- Authorities are met in order to deliver the client service agreements
- Perform internal audit of compliance, investors' due diligence and KYC
- Experience in regulatory reporting/compliance and or fund tax desirable but not essential
- Regulatory/Compliance qualification an advantage, prior people management experience
- Desirable, roject management qualification desirable
Timeline
Senior Fund accountant
ZEDRA
08.2023 - Current
Financial manager /Treasury/ Compliance officer
KEMITEL S.A
12.2018 - 07.2023
Financial manager assistant, internal controller
European commission
07.2016 - 12.2018
Manager accounting / Compliance officer
AC LINK DEVELOPMENT
06.2015 - 05.2016
Senior accounting
07.2012 - 05.2015
Senior accounting
ALTER DOMUS S
09.2011 - 06.2012
Trainee Accounting
M.A.S
03.2011 - 05.2011
Junior accounting
Fiduciary - AMICORP S.A
01.2007 - 12.2011
Client accounting
GRETA
01.2005 - 05.2006
Compliance officer
Fiduciary FIDOMES S
Master from law, Economics
FDEF
Fiscalité des groupes de sociétés
Droit des sociétés
Université de Nancy / CNAM - Institut National des Techniques Économique et
Master - DSCG
Advanced level of fund accounting , Certification
Life long learning / CSL
Luxembourg
Corporate tax exemption of dividends, tax planning, tax
integration, Certification
House of training, Luxembourg
Corporate tax exemption of dividends, tax planning, tax
integration, Auditor
House of training, Luxembourg
Corporate tax exemption of dividends, tax planning, tax
integration, Certification
House of training, Luxembourg
Tax, Certification - International taxation;
House of training
Droit des affaires, Finance d´entreprise
Comptabilité from Management
Bachelor - Diplôme de Comptabilité et Gestion
University of Nancy
D.C.G
Compliance, Certification - Introduction to the concept of
internal control, Compliance, anti- money laundering
- present
CAMS Certification Exam Preparation
CAMS - Certification
The CAMS certification (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) attests
to a superior level of understanding of