Systems Accountant
location: Amsterdam, North Holland
practice area: accountancy-and-finance
job type: permanent
salary: Up to £45,000.00 per annum
сonsultant: Rosie Pinckney
date posted: 20/05/2024
SYSTEMS ACCOUNTANT (INVESTMENT FIRM) - AMSTERDAM
Altum Consulting are excited to be working once again with one of our most prestigious clients to assist their search for a Systems Accountant to join their high performing Accounting team within their international finance department.
Our client is a global leader and award-winning business within the Financial Services sector. They have been breaking world records year on year and continue to strive for success and surpass previous achievements. They have over 20 offices situated globally, with Amsterdam being a main HQ for their Dutch B.V.
This Systems Accountant role will be based in their Amsterdam office which consists of a highly diverse, international and ambitious team. Our client is looking for someone who is a skilled and self-motivated accountant to take on this integral role in the business.
Role & Responsibilities:
- Preparation and validation of investment related bookings for transactions, valuations and other investment-related information
- Coordinate, monitor and control the integrity of all information in the accounting system
- Regularly review the work on the system through monthly checks and targeted projects in relation to direct investments
- Perform specific system related tasks such as apply scripts, copy databases, run SQL queries.
- Manage system setups and maintenance of templates/reports
- Manage and execute assigned projects, including project planning, managing project resources and reporting progress
- Provide the teams with financial and other deal related information and analysis on a regular and ad-hoc basis
- Provide ad-hoc information to other internal and external parties when required
- Develop and update policies and procedures for continuous improvement throughout the organisation
- Assist the external auditors in relation to financial and control audits
Education & Experience:
- Educated with a Bachelor or Master degree in Business Economics, Finance, Accountancy or equivalent
- Formal accountancy qualification is advantageous
- 1-3 years of experience in a similar accounting/audit related field, ideally financial services industry
- Hands on experience with accounting systems and Microsoft Excel
- Knowledge of SQL, Python, VBA is highly desired
- Strong attention for detail and consistency
- Ability to work in and positively contribute to a team
- Strong analytical and conceptual skills
- Strong communicative skills
- Fluency in English
Please note, for this position our client is unable to provide sponsorship.
This is a great opportunity for a goal-focused individual to join a high-quality Accounting team in a well-established, successful and international business. The team members have specialized expertise and skills who work together to innovate and produce consistently exceptional results.
To apply, please apply with your updated CV and we will be in touch.
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