Director, Fund Accounting
Amsterdam city centre
Salary indication: euro 100-120k plus bonus
Our international client is a leading global investor, who continues to be a dedicated partner to visionary founders and investors seeking to build dynamic businesses and create long-term value. Guided by the conviction that entrepreneurs can be incredible agents of transformational change, the firm combines a collaborative global approach, sector-specific expertise, a long-term investment horizon, and a deep understanding of growth drivers to partner with and scale innovative businesses around the world.
We are seeking a seasoned accounting professional to join our Investment Fund Operations Team in Amsterdam. This individual will play a pivotal role in managing fund operations and financial reporting for our Dutch investment platform.
The successful candidate will provide leadership and expertise across fund and corporate accounting activities within the Dutch investment platform.
Responsibilities:
-Oversee and ensure accurate record keeping and fund accounting for Dutch Cooperatives and related Dutch, German, and Luxembourg subsidiaries.
-Support in transaction management (investment closings, sales, distributions).
-Supervise the preparation and review of share reconciliations, capital activity summaries, and other complex investment breakdowns.
-Coordination of the annual audit and the preparation and/or review of financial statements, tax filings, and regulatory submissions.
-Manage the Accounts Payable process end-to-end, including invoice review, allocation approval, and payment execution.
-Oversee cash management, including bank reconciliations and liquidity tracking.
- Take ownership of the monthly and quarterly close process, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
-Mentor and guide junior staff, fostering knowledge transfer and professional development.
-Together with the Vice President Finance work on strategic improvements and efficiency gains.
-Accounting of the German management company.
Qualifications:
-Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (Dutch HBO-level or higher); a Master’s degree or professional qualification (e.g., RA, CPA) is preferred.
-Minimum of 5-10 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within private equity or asset management.
-Expertise in fund accounting and familiarity with investment structures across jurisdictions (NL, LU, DE).
-Significant proficiency in Microsoft Excel including links, reference formulas/lookups, and pivot tables (Macro skills a plus)
-PowerBI, Alteryx, or other data analytic software knowledge is a plus
-Adept at navigating complex accounting systems; experience with Yardi, Investran, or similar is a plus.
Want to know more? Please send your cv to bianca.sjarbaini@roberthalf.nl and I will contact you!