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Financial Controller

MACH operates the world’s leading hub-based mobile application exchange, uniting the global telecommunications marketplace. MACH enables the efficient flow of mobile traffic, of service validation, delivery and billing information, and of settlement transactions. MACH solutions unite Communications Service Providers (CSP’s) to realise new market opportunities, they connect CSP’s for the efficient delivery of mobile services, and they empower CSP’s to optimise business performance.

MACH is the largest provider of data and financial clearing solutions for wireless roaming and operates the world’s largest open connectivity roaming hub, Link2One. More than 60% of all NRTRDE files are processed and verified in MACH’s NRTRDE hub.

Headquartered in Luxembourg, MACH has offices in 12 countries and employs more than 1,000 people worldwide serving over 650 customers, including CSP’s like Orange, Vodafone, TDC, Cable & Wireless, Verizon, Microsoft and Nokia, as well as enterprise messaging customers like KLM.

Job Description

As a part of the Finance department, you will work closely with the Accounting and Controlling team and the wider MACH organisation. Based in either Contern (Luxembourg) or Würzburg (Germany), you will report directly to the Head of Group Accounting and Controlling at MACH’s head office in Luxemburg.

Key Responsibilities
  • Management of accounting related tasks for MACH’s Mobile Messaging Business
  • Migration of other German MACH companies onto group wide ERP system and financial controlling of these entities
  • Consolidation of German legal entity results ahead of group consolidation and reporting to LOB MD.
  • Completion of Mobile Messaging Financial Reporting Packs and commentary
  • Management of AP workflow and ensuring the Group approvals process is adhered to
    Implementation of departmental/cost centre accounting process and approvals process
  • Preparation of monthly accruals and other balance sheet schedules (CoS, Travel, Bonus, Sales Commission, agent accruals, accrued revenues, prepayments, customer deposits)
  • Monthly capitalisation of development cost in line with IAS requirements and group policy
  • Driver of Mobile Messaging Collections process, Cash management
  • Approval of CAPEX and Travel in line with Group Approvals Policy
  • Completion of audit and statutory filings for two German legal entities.
  • Completion and filing of tax returns for German entities
  • LoB revenue assurance Connectivity: billing system audit and contract controlling
  • Monthly Settlement Report Creation of Key Account Customer Microsoft
Key Competencies
  • High level of accounting knowledge of German GAAP preferably from past experience as an accountant and financial controller. IFRS knowledge would be an advantage
  • Strong analytical skills – the candidate will be able to analyse, investigate variances, be critical
Required Skills and Background
  • Fluent in German and English, any other European language being a plus;
  • Demonstrate ability to build relationships and work effectively cross functionally and with remote team members in India, Luxemburg, Denmark
  • Willingness to change – both within own area of responsibility and within the company;
  • Work independently but should also be a team player
  • High level of energy.
  • Demonstrate sense of urgency and can be deadline driven.
  • Good at prioritising and provide stakeholders with early warning if deadlines are not met

A valid work permit for Luxembourg is required.

If you are a great match to this profile and are interested in the position, please reply by sending your CV in English by email, quoting the reference FCDE/KABR to joblux@mach.com

Only candidates who fit this profile will be considered.