Senior Financial Services Accountant Real Estate

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.

We are looking to recruit a Senior Financial Services Accountant Real Estate. You will deliver accounting services and advice to Real Estate firms. This sector-specific Accounting Team consists of 7 accountants and a manager. 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 organization in a challenging market, then Netherlands has the opportunity for you! We are open for a strong Senior Accountant, who will contribute to make our services fit for the future!

Key responsibilities

• Prepare/Review Financial Statements;
• Prepare/Review bookkeeping (accruals, interest calculations, sales entries, capital contributions, intangibles, according to Dutch GAAP but also IFRS principles);
• Review and/or prepare the (dividend) distributions and capital contribution requests;
• Review (and preparation) of Client specific monthly/quarterly reporting;
• Review and coordinate CIT & VAT returns;
• Prepare an audit file and provide assistance with statutory audits;
• Safeguard transaction monitoring requirements;
• Prepare CFI reports for Dutch Central Bank;
• Maintaining contact with 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] to ensure end to end delivery for the client and support and coach them as needed;
• Coach Junior and Medior Financial Services Accountants.

Key Requirements

• Expert level of Dutch GAAP;
• Preparation of financial statements and consolidation;
• Computerized accounting packages;
• Excellent knowledge of accounting standards and legislation (Book 2, Title 9) as well as tax and compliance aspects;
• Knowledge of IFRS is a pre;
• Excellent command of the Dutch and English language, verbally and written;
• Sound knowledge of ViewPoint and WorkSite;
• Sound knowledge of compliance standards;
• 5 - 7 years of experience (audit or accounting);
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in managing/coaching a small (junior) finance team;
• Completed Bachelor or Master specialization in Finance (e.g. Accountancy, Business Economics, Business Administration, Accountancy or Fiscal economics).

Company Benefits

At our Netherlands office, we provide a challenging position in an ambitious organization where no day is the same. A company with a view to the future where you can grow together with and, above all, put your own stamp on. In addition, we offer:

• Market conform remuneration and benefits (e.g., allowance to travel to work);
• 8% holiday allowance & 26 days off per year plus 1 flexible public holiday. The option to buy (max. 5) vacation days;
• Collective pension scheme, non-contributory, option to voluntary save extra with a maximum of 5.4%;
• Bonus Plan, based on our Group performance and individual performance;
• Learning and training, i.e., via our digital learning environment ‘Skills Platform’;
• Work laptop;
• The possibility to work partially from home and a fee to set up your home office;
• Our Well-being program (Open Up);
• Employee discounts via Benefits at Work;
• Bike riding via the bike scheme;
• Free coffee, tea, soft drinks and fresh fruits in our office.

Around the world, our staff volunteer time as well as raise funds for groups and organizations in their local communities. Our Company supports employees’ charitable efforts by encouraging engagement in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives and projects to improve our impact as a company. You could participate in team volunteering activities to support your communities, with one day per year being paid for. Don’t have the time? With Payroll Giving, it will be easier and more financially attractive for you to donate to charity.

We value interdepartmental collaboration, work as ONE Team throughout the world and of course get to know each other better outside of work at our DoMiBo’s (Thursday Afternoon Drinks). We look forward to getting to know you better as well!

If you are excited about working with us, we encourage you to apply or have a confidential chat with one of our Talent Acquisition team members. Our goal is to make this a great place to work where all our people can thrive. We hope you join us on this exciting journey!
- Talent Acquisition Team