Employer: DWS Group
Title: Finance Analyst – DWS Finance
Location: Luxembourg, part-time (50/60%),
Contract: 8-month Fixed Term Contract, target: 01 August 2026 to 31 March 2027
About DWS:
Today, markets face a whole new set of pressures – but also a whole lot of opportunity too. Opportunity to innovate differently. Opportunity to invest responsibly. And opportunity to make change.
Join us at DWS, and you can be part of an industry-leading firm with a global presence. You can lead ambitious opportunities and shape the future of investing. You can support our clients, local communities, and the environment.
We’re looking for creative thinkers and innovators to join us as the world continues to transform. As whole markets change, one thing remains clear; our people always work together to capture the opportunities of tomorrow.
As investors on behalf of our clients, it is our role to find investment solutions. Ensuring the best possible foundation for our clients’ financial future. And in return, we’ll give you the support and platform to develop new skills, make an impact and work alongside some of the industry’s greatest thought leaders. This is your chance to achieve your goals and lead an extraordinary career.
This is your chance to invest in your future.
Team / division overview
For the team "DWS Finance" we are looking, at the earliest possible date, for a motivated employee (m/f/d) at our Luxembourg location.
The main task will be to support the preparation of transferring the Accounts Payable process from SAP R/3 to SAP S/4HANA and the associated implementation of the DB Buyer Tool. As a basis, this position involves taking on a wide range of tasks in day-to-day operations relating to the operational cost controlling and invoice settlement process. This requires strong communication skills in German and English as well as a structured way of working. In addition, you are able to cooperate in a trustworthy manner with all hierarchical levels.
Your responsibilities:
As our Finance Analyst, you will:
Support within the project for the implementation of SAP S/4HANA and DB Buyer, collaboration with project teams
Cooperation with Finance Offshore Centres within the scope of the project
Processing of incoming invoices, account assignment, invoice verification and support of payment runs
Processing of intercompany recharges and internal cost allocations within the Group
Various reconciliation activities and controls
Participation in the preparation of monthly closings in accordance with IFRS
We are looking for:
Commercial vocational training or alternatively initial experience in accounting, also as part of a university degree
Basic knowledge of accounting and cost accounting
Good MS Office skills (especially MS Excel)
Knowledge of SAP is an advantage
Structured, diligent and independent working style with a strong understanding of numbers
Very good communication skills in German and English (international working environment)
In the event of employment, we will ask you to provide a current police clearance certificate.
We at DWS are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, one that embraces dialogue and diverse views, and treats everyone fairly to drive a high-performance culture. The value we create for our clients and investors is based on our ability to bring together various perspectives from all over the world and from different backgrounds. It is our experience that teams perform better and deliver improved outcomes when they are able to incorporate a wide range of perspectives. We call this #ConnectingTheDots.
Skills Required
- Commercial vocational training or initial experience in accounting (or part of a university degree)
- Basic knowledge of accounting and cost accounting
- Good MS Office skills, especially MS Excel
- Knowledge of SAP
- Structured, diligent and independent working style with a strong understanding of numbers
- Very good communication skills in German and English
- Provide a current police clearance certificate upon employment
What We Do
DWS Group (DWS) with EUR 933bn of assets under management (as of 30 June 2024) aspires to be one of the world's leading asset managers. Building on more than 60 years of experience, it has a reputation for excellence in Germany, Europe, the Americas and Asia. DWS is recognized by clients globally as a trusted source for integrated investment solutions, stability and innovation across a full spectrum of investment disciplines. We offer individuals and institutions access to our strong investment capabilities across all major liquid and illiquid asset classes as well as solutions aligned to growth trends. Our diverse expertise in Active, Passive and Alternatives asset management – as well as our deep environmental, social and governance focus – complement each other when creating targeted solutions for our clients. Our expertise and on-the-ground knowledge of our economists, research analysts and investment professionals are brought together in one consistent global CIO View, giving strategic guidance to our investment approach. DWS wants to innovate and shape the future of investing. We understand that, both as a corporate as well as a trusted advisor to our clients, we have a crucial role in helping to navigate the transition to a more sustainable future. With approximately 4,500 employees in offices all over the world, we are local while being one global team. We are committed to acting on behalf of our clients and investing with their best interests at heart so that they can reach their financial goals, no matter what the future holds. With our entrepreneurial, collaborative spirit, we work every day to deliver outstanding investment results, in both good and challenging times to build the best foundation for our clients’ financial future.
