Financial accountant

You will be responsible for managing a portfolio of client companies from a financial reporting, compliance, and regulatory perspective, working closely with the wider team. In addition, you will provide financial and compliance support to account managers, client directors, and managing directors.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the general ledger by processing all company invoices, payments, and purchases
• Review and verify accuracy of financial and contract paperwork and processes
• Summarize and prepare financial records and statements for external reporting
• You are responsible for contact with clients and prospects directly or through the intermediary of a professional advisor (tax lawyer/ notary office/ lawyer) with the purpose to develop and manage transactions conducted through Hawksford;
• Hands-on in preparing and maintaining full set of accounts for multiple clients while ensuring high standard of compliance and accuracy. This may include: Journal entries for month end Financial Statements, Monthly Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Trial Balance & Tax Filing
• Continuous and frequent liaison with clients for documentation, information or clarifications for management accounts preparation and audit purposes.
• Maintain timely and proper filing of documents and information with respect to each individual to ensure audit trail of work done for efficient references.
• Periodic update of process documentation.
• Liaise with external parties such as auditors, tax agents, bankers and relevant authorities

Qualifications

• Possess a bachelor's degree in accounting or any professional accounting certificate such as CPA/ ACCA/ CIMA.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience, preferably in a professional firm. Experience is the trust sector is a pre.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail
• Able to meet deadlines and multi-task.
• Confident, team player, yet able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Good interpersonal skills with positive disposition.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications.
• Can comprehend and manage complex international clients and finance structures and having sufficient acquaintance with Dutch company law and (Dutch/international) tax law;
• Fluent in English spoken and written, good understanding of the Dutch language is a pre.

If you are interested or know of someone who is, please get in touch!

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