Our client operates in trading units for market making, program trading, commodity and energy trading in several offices around the world, with its headquarters based in Amsterdam.

Our client is a privately-held company providing liquidity for several major financial markets. They are a fast growing company, and they belong to the leading market making companies in Europe.

Due to their success they are growing rapidly, therefore they need to expand their team with professionals. It is important to them that you‘ll become part of the company’s family, where they highly value the individual, your personal effort and teamwork. This combination allows you to work with them in a professional and ambitious organization, but with a personal touch, while keeping every option open for your development within the organization and as an individual.

Our client is looking for a FINANCIAL CONTROLLER who has the ability to become the strategic business partner that will provide financial support and advice to our client’s group. He/she will have to perform a wide variety of financial and financial related activities and has the desire to grow, together with the company, to a higher level of performance. He/she will act as the primary contact for local partners, such as the accountant, tax authorities and regulator. He/she will report to the VP Finance who is based in Amsterdam.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The CONTROLLER will be responsible for

• Accounting and other finance related activities at group level and its subsidiaries

• Statutory reporting, i.e. consolidated and individual subsidiaries

• Perform financial reconciliation and regular reporting

• Set up financial analyses and translate the results into management information

• Regulatory reporting to Dutch regulator

• Cash Flow management, taxes, etc.

• Transfer Pricing and related reporting

ACTIVITIES

• Maintain AO/IC in line with company policies while continuously assessing its adequacy and implement improvements where necessary

• Provide monthly management reports

• Regularly liaise with Finance colleagues of foreign subsidiaries

• Ensure financial compliance with company objectives and local laws/regulations

Profile

• Minimal Academic/University

• Preferably RA/RC/CPA (or obtained within 1 year)

• Audit experience

• 3 to 5 years relevant financial experience, preferably accounting or (project) controller background

• Proficient knowledge of Dutch GAAP, IFRS is considered a pre

• Experience with MS Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)

• Experience with Exact (or comparable ERP Package)

• Background, or at least proven interest, in financial markets

• Able to work independently with a long distance relation with direct colleagues and other business partners

• Hands-on, self starter and out-of-the-box mentality

• Feels responsible for business results

• Accurate – makes no mistakes in financial reporting

• English – good in word and writing; (Swiss) German is considered pre

• Easy in communication by e-mail and phone

• No 9 to 5 mentality / flexible and able to keep pace in a dynamic environment