Accounting Analyst

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Would you like to work for one of the world’s largest banks in an exciting, dynamic and international environment?

We are currently looking for an Accounting Analyst in Amsterdam.

About MUFG Bank (Europe) N.V.

MUFG Bank (Europe) N.V. (MBE) is a fully-owned subsidiary of MUFG Bank, headquartered in Amsterdam, with offices throughout Europe, where Dusseldorf is the second largest office. Our teams provide clients with comprehensive financing solutions spanning Coverage & Structured Finance, Capital Markets and Transaction Banking, using MUFG’s global reach to provide bespoke solutions. MUFG is committed to supporting clients to achieve sustainable business growth.

Function positioning

The function forms part of the Finance Division, responsible for financial accounting of JGAAP (MUFG group reporting purpose) and IFRS (MBE local reporting purpose). The task of the Finance Division is to manage all accounting activities and processes to ensure delivery of accurate, complete, timely and concise financial reporting.

The Analyst in the Finance Division/Accounting Team reports to the Head of Accounting and resides in the CFO domain under the Head of Finance.

The role includes the following:

• Responsible for JGAAP (MUFG group reporting purpose) and IFRS (MBE local reporting purpose) accounts closing, including monthly adjustments.
• Ensure procedures are kept up to date and are in line with the current processes.
• Ensure SOX compliance for the area of responsibility, including controls documentation.
• Produce and provide input to statutory reports to management, regulators and other external parties, such as auditors, in an accurate, compliant and timely manner.
• Where appropriate, provide support to (senior) management in the development, maintenance and communication of policies, guidelines, tools and methodologies.
• Contribute to the team’s procedures and in JGAAP and IFRS accounts closing, such as reconciliations and variance analysis, either for specific accounts and/or for the overall balance sheet and profit and loss account.
• Prepare bookings and reports at month ends, such as accruals, VAT, salary, and fee/revenue.
• Investigate and analyse financial results (JGAAP/IFRS) and support ad hoc queries relevant to financial results.
• Support project activities as required in order to ensure they are delivered on time.
• Adapt to and identify changes in systems, processes and working practices in order to achieve operational improvement.
• Maintain a solid control framework to ensure the integrity of the reports, including the interdependencies with other domains.
• Within the team, contribute on accounting issues in relation to the consolidated monthly, quarterly and year-end financial reports.

In order to be successful in the role, you will need the following:

Most important is the willingness to develop new skills and to learn in accounting, data visualization techniques such as PowerBI, and coding such as Python to acquire data.

• Preferably a Master’s degree in Finance or Business Administration.
• 0-3 years of work experience depending on educational background and working history.
• Proficient knowledge of financial accounting, preferably IFRS accounting, and reporting requirements.
• Excel skills, for example developing formulas and creating pivot tables, to perform detailed accounting work and investigation/analysis.
• The Analyst keeps his/her knowledge and skills up to date by reading internal bulletins regarding his/her area and by external or internal education.
• Verbal and written communication skills in English are essential.

Personal requirements:

Integrity and Responsibility

• Balance Risk with Opportunity
• Customer Focus
• Demonstrate Global Perspective

Professionalism and Teamwork

• Drive For Results
• Collaborate and Build Partnerships
• Communicate Effectively and Professionally

Challenge Ourselves To Grow

• Influence and Inspire Others
• Lead Change & Seek Continuous Improvement
• Think Strategically
• Manage and Develop Talent

What do we have to offer:

We offer you a role in one of the largest banks in the world in a growing and international environment. You will have various opportunities to develop yourself, supported by training and development possibilities. We take into account your home situation and ambitions and help you balance work and private life. There are also monthly team events and the opportunity to work in an ambitious, international environment with colleagues from different countries and cultures who strive for the best.

• 8% holiday allowance and 13th month payment.
• 30 vacation days per year, with the option to buy 15 additional days.
• Commuting allowance based on annual public transport 2nd class, most economical way, or € 0,23 per km with a maximum of 75 km one way.
• € 5,00 net remote working compensation per day, with a maximum of € 60,00 per month.
• Possibility to order a mobile phone up to € 800,-.
• Possibility to order office equipment for the home office up to € 500,-.
• Remote Working Policy, including Working From Home (WFH) and remote working in another country.
• Bicycle plan (fiscal benefit).
• Company fitness (fiscal benefit).
• Mental health workshops and budget for external courses, such as Dutch language classes.
• Employee contribution towards pension insurance (max 5%, currently 2%); the pension scheme is based on a defined contribution scheme.
• Training and development possibilities paid by the bank.

We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements.