Associate Director – Accounting

About the role

Ocorian's Issuer Services division supports asset managers, private wealth, corporates and issuers with complex capital markets transactions. As Associate Director, you will provide technical leadership and strategic oversight of the accounting and financial reporting function in Luxembourg, covering securitisation vehicles, debt issuance structures, financing companies and other capital markets entities. The role works closely with senior stakeholders, clients and regulators.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Issuer Services accounting team, fostering a high-performance culture and managing workload and professional growth.
• Own the accounting and financial reporting delivery for the portfolio of capital markets entities.
• Oversee annual financial statements, management accounts and trial balances in line with accounting frameworks and client requirements.
• Advise on complex accounting matters so transactions match contractual documentation, financing arrangements and accounting standards.
• Act as primary contact for auditors, tax advisers and clients, leading audit processes and resolving technical queries.
• Maintain financial controls, governance and quality assurance, and identify and mitigate operational risks.
• Contribute to client onboarding, transaction implementation, proposals, fee discussions and new service offerings.
• Drive continuous improvement through process optimisation, automation and the delivery of the business plan.

Required profile

• Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA, CPA or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience in accounting, financial reporting or corporate services.
• Proven experience in capital markets, structured finance, securitisation, debt issuance or a similar regulated financial services environment.
• Demonstrated leadership experience developing teams and meeting strict deadlines.
• Fluency in English; additional European languages are an advantage.

Required skills

• Preparation and review of statutory financial statements and management accounts.
• Knowledge of Luxembourg accounting, VAT and corporate tax, and experience managing statutory audits and external advisers.
• Ability to interpret complex transaction documentation and apply appropriate accounting treatments.
• Analytical, commercial and stakeholder management skills.