Junior Accounting and Financial Reporting Representative

Junior Accounting and Financial Reporting Representative
At BBH we value diverse backgrounds, so if your experience looks a little different from what we've outlined and you think you can bring value to the role, we will still welcome your application!

What You Can Expect At BBH:

If you join BBH you will find a collaborative environment that enables you to step outside your role to add value wherever you can. You will have direct access to clients, information and experts across all business areas around the world. BBH will provide you with opportunities to grow your expertise, take on new challenges, and reinvent yourself—without leaving the firm. We encourage a culture of inclusion that values each employee’s unique perspective. We provide a high-quality benefits program emphasizing good health, financial security, and peace of mind. Ultimately we want you to have rewarding work with the flexibility to enjoy personal and family experiences at every career stage. Our BBH Cares program offers volunteer opportunities to give back to your community and help transform the lives of others.

Join us as a Junior Accounting and Financial Reporting Representative!

Brown Brothers Harriman is currently recruiting for Accounting and Financial Reporting Representative. In this role, under direction of the Accounting and Financial Reporting Supervisor, you will be responsible for the day-to-day accounting and financial reporting for alternative investment funds registered in Luxembourg and United States.

Some of your key responsibilities include:

• General Ledger accounting (stand-alone).
• Preparing monthly/quarterly/annual stand-alone financial reports to internal (other BBH offices) and external parties (clients, auditors, tax advisors).
• Preparing statutory financial statements of the entities under administration.
• Preparing reconciliations of balance sheet accounts.
• Analyzing financial data (balance sheet and profit and loss accounts) and commenting on significant period to period variances and trends.
• Ensuring accuracy, timeliness and completeness of all clients’ related tasks.
• Communicating with clients; ensuring timely and accurate responses to any client queries.
• Developing and maintaining working familiarity with applicable laws, regulations and interpretations governing accounting framework, financial statements and disclosure, including IFRS, US GAAP and Luxembourg GAAP.

What we offer:

• 2 additional days added to your holiday calendar for Culture Celebration and Community Service
• Private medical care for you and your family
• Life Insurance
• Hybrid Working Opportunities
• Professional trainings and qualification support
• Thrive Wellbeing Program
• Online benefit platform

Desired Qualifications:

• Primary degree in accounting/finance related discipline (or in progress).
• Experience in general ledger accounting and/or financial report preparation would be beneficial.
• Highly organized, detail orientated and self-motivated.
• Must be highly computer literate with very good Excel, Word and skills.
• Very good oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must possess the ability to work as part of a team in a potentially high pressure, client-driven environment.
• Very good English (C1) is essential and knowledge of German and/or French as an additional asset.

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.