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. 

Financial Services Accountant Real Estate

We are looking to recruit a 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.

Scope

Together with the other accountant 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 we have 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 principle);
• Review the distributions and capital contribution requests;
• Review the cash flow statements;
• Review and prepare the Client specific monthly reporting;
• Prepare and coordinate CIT & 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 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

• Good level of understanding of Dutch GAAP and IFRS;
• 3 - 5 years of experience (audit or accounting);
• Completed Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance (e.g. Accounting, Business Economics, Business Administration).

Company Benefits

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

• Market conforms remuneration and benefits (e.g. allowance to travel to work);
• 8% holiday allowance & 26 days off per year + 1 flexible public holiday. You have 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 Group performance and individual performance;
• Training and courses via our digital learning environment ‘Skills Platform’;
• Work laptop and phone;
• The possibility to work partially from home and a fee to set up your home office.

We care about you as one of our employees, so our additional package includes:

• Our Well-being program (Open Up);
• Employee discounts via Benefits at Work;
• Bike riding via the bike scheme;
• Free coffee, tea and fruits in our office.

Around the world, our staff volunteer time as well as raise funds for groups and organizations in their local communities. We support employees’ charitable efforts by encouraging engagement in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives and projects to improve our impact as a company. You have the opportunity to participate in team volunteering activities to support your communities, with one day 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, try to work as ONE 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 join us on this exciting journey!