Basic information
Job Name:
Assistant Finance Manager
Location:
Luxembourg
Line of Business:
Finance
Job Function:
Investor Services
Date:
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Assistant Finance Manager
The Carlyle Group
Accounting & Finance
Luxembourg
Posted on Mar 1, 2025
Position Summary
This position is part of the finance team serving in our Luxembourg office supporting the Global Credit operations in Luxembourg. The team is responsible for 20 Funds and over 65 SPVs and securitization vehicles. The team provides support to the fund management and operations teams based in London, New York and Washington DC. Successful candidates must be able to work with minimal supervision, in a fast-paced environment and directly report to a Manager.
Responsibilities
Fund management and operations (45%)
- Oversee and manage cash distributions to the funds, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
- Prepare funds flow for investment closings and exits
- Support the broader operations team with closing-related tasks and requirements
- Collaborate with local tax and legal teams to ensure efficient deal execution and proper structuring
- Manage cash flow and liquidity for SPVs, optimizing financial efficiency
Accounting duties and responsibilities (45%)
- Review accounting and financial statements prepared by external accounting service providers to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting and financial reporting requirements
- Perform ongoing cash reconciliations across fund structures
- Review of the indirect and direct tax returns prepared by external tax advisors
- Manage accounts payable processes, ensuring timely and accurate payments
- Review of periodic reporting to the Luxembourg Central Bank
- Coordinate and manage year-end audits, liaising with auditors and relevant stakeholders
- Provide guidance, coaching, and supervision to service providers and junior staff, ensuring high-quality deliverables
Various current and ad-hoc reports/projects (10%)
- Support a diverse range of ad-hoc projects, providing analysis and strategic input as needed
- Evaluate and enhance existing processes to drive efficiency, improve workflows, and optimize overall effectiveness
Qualifications
Education & Certificates
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- ACCA or other relevant accounting certification is preferred and will be considered an asset
Professional Experience
- Minimum of 4 to 5 years of relevant experience in accounting, finance, or fund management
- Strong knowledge of Luxembourg accounting and tax regulations
- Proficiency in Lux GAAP; familiarity with IFRS/US GAAP is a plus
- Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Experience in credit funds is considered a plus
Competencies & Attributes
- Practical problem-solving skills with a hands-on, common-sense approach
- Strong organisational skills and keen attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize workload and multitask while meeting tight deadlines
- Energetic, passionate, and a positive “can-do” attitude
- Adaptability to new environments, subjects, and a willingness to acquire new skills, including managerial experience, given this position will support a fast-growing segment of the business
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Strong sense of responsibility and accountability
- Intellectual curiosity with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues
Company Information
The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) is a global investment firm with $441 billion of assets under management and more than half of the AUM managed by women, across 636 investment vehicles as of December 31, 2024. Founded in 1987 in Washington, DC, Carlyle has grown into one of the world's largest and most successful investment firms, with more than 2,300 professionals operating in 29 offices in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia. Carlyle places an emphasis on development, retention and inclusion as supported by our internal processes and seven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). Carlyle's purpose is to invest wisely and create value on behalf of its investors, which range from public and private pension funds to wealthy individuals and families to sovereign wealth funds, unions and corporations. Carlyle invests across three segments - Global Private Equity, Global Credit and Investment Solutions - and has expertise in various industries, including: aerospace, defense & government services, consumer & retail, energy, financial services, healthcare, industrial, real estate, technology & business services, telecommunications & media and transportation.
At Carlyle, we believe that a wide spectrum of experiences and viewpoints drives performance and success. Our CEO, Harvey Schwartz, has stated that, "To build better businesses and create value for all of our stakeholders, we are focused on assembling leadership teams with the strongest insights from a range of perspectives." We strive to foster an environment where ideas are openly shared and valued. By bringing together teams with varied expertise and approaches, we enjoy a competitive advantage and create a stronger foundation for long-term success.