Senior Financial Services
Accountant Real Estate

ABOUT VISTRA

Established in 1986, Vistra is a leading fund administrator and corporate service provider, operating in over 45 jurisdictions worldwide with more than 5,000 professionals and USD 395bn assets under administration.
Vistra works with clients who are making a difference in the world, whether they’re developing new technology, new ways of investing, or new ways of working. With a laser focus on minimizing risk and enhancing efficiencies, Vistra provides expert advisory and administrative support to Alternative Investment, Corporate, Capital Markets, and Private Wealth clients. As such, they are helping capital flow, protecting investors, safeguarding assets, and expanding into new markets. Vistra continues to innovate and grow together with its clients, representing twenty percent of the Fortune Global 500 and working with two-thirds of the Private Equity International 300 firms, including every one of the top ten.
Vistra has over 85 offices worldwide. The Dutch office – based in Amsterdam – has 180 professionals rendering services to clients in various industries. It’s the combination of the right people – all skilled specialists in their domains – and technology that sets Vistra apart. Vistra Netherlands is ISAE 3402 compliant, after demonstrating the rigorous controls and attention to detail expected in accounting, cash management, investor reporting, and compliance responsibilities. The office has a Trust license and is supervised by the Dutch Central Bank (DNB).

ABOUT THE JOB

Vistra Netherlands is 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 Vistra Netherlands has the opportunity for you! We are looking for a strong Senior Accountant, who will contribute to make Vistra’s 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).

WHaT DOES this company OFFER? 

At Vistra Netherlands office, Vistra provides 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, they 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%;
• Vistra Bonus Plan, based on Vistra Group performance and individual performance;
• Learning and training, i.e., via our digital learning environment ‘Vistra 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.

Interested?

Do you have the drive to grow and are you looking for an exciting opportunity in a fast-paced environment? Click here to apply or contact Merel Jäger (merel.jaeger@montis-q.nl) or Jan Koudstaal (jan.koudstaal@montis-q.nl). You also have the opportunity to fill in the form below and we will contact you as soon as possible.