Position: AVP, Client Accounting
Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands (Hybrid)
About Us
The Maples Group is a global leader in financial services, trusted by many of the world’s largest hedge fund managers, private equity firms, and international corporations.
Our side-by-side financial and legal teams consistently deliver award-winning services to a global client base, offering unrivalled learning and career opportunities to our 2,500 colleagues worldwide.
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What’s it like to work here?
We are driven to excel, and collaboration is key to our continued success. We can go further for our clients because we go further for each other too. Our inclusive culture creates an environment where people can be themselves at work while doing their best work. No matter where you work in the Maples Group, you will be part of a global team.
The Opportunity
We are looking for an accomplished AVP, Client Accounting to join our Client Accounting department as part of our financial services business in Amsterdam.
As part of the global expansion of the Maples Group’s financial services offering, our Amsterdam office opened its doors in 2015. We have achieved good growth since with the Maples infrastructure and network supporting us to deliver the best-in-class solutions to clients worldwide alongside our colleagues in legal services.
Key duties:
AVP, Client Accounting is responsible for independently undertaking a variety of accounting mandates and/or complex mandates as directed by Vice Presidents and Senior Vice Presidents, and/or for assisting Vice Presidents and Senior Vice Presidents with the administration of a portfolio of real estate & structured finance clients.
This includes, but is not limited to, the following:
- maintaining contact with asset/investment managers, trustees, collateral administrators, banks and other involved stakeholders to obtain the required information for reporting purposes, meeting deadlines and meeting the client's needs;
- liaising with external parties such as tax advisors, auditors and authorities;
- managing own portfolio in respect of planning, meeting deadlines and quality of work;
- keeping abreast with changes in local (relevant) legislation and accounting guidelines;
- handling all accounting services for Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) involved in structured finance or capital markets transactions such as repackaging transactions, RMBS, ABS and aviation transactions;
- analysing proposed structures from a new business acceptance perspective, obtaining approvals, where required;
- preparing complex management accounts or reviewing management accounts prepared by Junior Client Accountants and Client Accountants and/or compiling financial statements (according to Dutch GAAP and/or IFRS standard or any other accounting principles) on time and in accordance with the agreed terms of the engagement;
- preparing audit tails and support the audit process;
- developing effective working relations with clients and responding promptly and professionally to client requests;
- preparing or reviewing tax computations and submitting tax returns for the relevant tax heads incl., CIT (Corporate Income Tax), VAT. This would also involve liaising with relevant tax advisors for and on behalf of a client company;
- preparing or reviewing clients forecasts and budgets;
- preparing or reviewing FATCA and CRS reporting.
- reviewing clients payments;
- consistently monitoring and minimising receivables;
- assisting Junior and Client Accountants with issues and escalating to VPs and SVP if necessary.
Requirements:
In addition to indisputably high ethical standards and autonomy, the ideal candidate possesses the following:
- Fluent English;
- Accounting or any other relevant degree;
- 5 years of relevant experience ideally gained in financial services;
- Professional accountancy qualification (i.e. ACA/ACCA/CIMA) would be an asset;
- Knowledge of Dutch GAAP & IFRS;
- Strong knowledge of Dutch corporate accounting gained in Fiduciary, Audit or any other similar business;
- Strong knowledge of Securitisation Vehicles;
- Have excellent communication skills, both written and oral;
- Team player.
Benefits & Rewards
The most enduring professional relationships are reciprocal relationships. The Maples Group prioritises employee health and wellbeing. Depending on your location, we offer a range of benefits, including:
- Competitive vacation packages
- Educational assistance and professional development programmes
- Pension plan
- Holidays allowance
- Life insurance
- Travel insurance
- Global mental wellness programme
- Social events
You can learn more about the Maples Group on our corporate website. Experience our culture and our people on our Careers Page or on LinkedIn.
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