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Sr. Accountant – Financial Services, Private Equity

Vistra | Amsterdam, Netherlands

Job Summary

Provide the best service to your client portfolio in terms of ensuring the integrity of accounting records, providing customised interim reports, assisting on complex client transactions, and coordinating the VAT and CIT calculations with the Tax Advisor. Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Finance. 5+ years of experience; 2+ years experience in managing/coaching a small finance team.

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It’s never been a more exciting time to join Vistra.

At Vistra our purpose is progress. We believe that our clients have the power to change the world and to do great things for global progress, and we exist to remove the friction that comes from the complexity of global business – to help our clients achieve progress without friction.

But progress only happens when people come together and take action. And we’re absolutely committed to building a culture where our people can do just that. 

Vistra Netherlands has an exciting opportunity as a Senior Financial Services Accountant in our Private Equity for our international client portfolio. This role is based in our Amsterdam office and you will deliver accounting services and advice to Private Equity firms.

Scope

Together with the other accountants in the team, you will provide the best service to your client portfolio in terms of ensuring the integrity of accounting records, providing customised interim reports, assisting on complex client transactions, and coordinating the VAT and CIT calculations with the Tax Advisor. As Senior Accountant in the team, you work independently, are open to leading/participating in projects and act as a resource for colleagues with less experience.

So if you would like to deploy your accounting expertise to a renewed organisation in a challenging market, then Vistra Netherlands has the opportunity for you.

We are open for a strong Senior Accountant who will contribute to make Vistra’s services fit for the future.

Key Responsibilities:

* Prepare the financial statements
* Review the bookkeeping (accruals, interest calculations, sales entries, movements in investment property, lease incentives, intangibles, service charges reconciliations according to Dutch GAAP but also US GAAP)
* Review the distributions and capital contribution requests
* Review the cash flow statements
* Review and prepare the client-specific monthly reporting
* Prepare and coordinate CIT and VAT returns
* Prepare the audit file and assist with statutory audits
* Follow-up and coordinate on client-specific accounting requests
* Manage the relationship contact on internal Vistra matters
* Maintain contact with the shareholders, clients, banks, accountants and other external and relevant parties
* Ensure delivery of other services as required together with the other teams (e.g. bank account openings, tax registrations etc.)
* Work in partnership with Global Service Center (GSC) colleagues to ensure end to end delivery for the client, and support and coach them as needed

Key Requirements:

* Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Finance (e.g. Accounting, Business Economics, Business Administration)
* 5-7 years of experience (audit or accounting)
* Minimum of 2 years’ experience in managing/coaching a small (junior) finance team

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  • Job Reference #: 11447
  • Min Education: BA/BS
  • Min Experience: 5 years

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