Financial Reporting Analyst – @Amsterdam, F/M/X
We are looking for a Financial Reporting Analyst for our Financial Reporting department, that is situated within theSecurities Services business line of BNP Paribas SA Amsterdam Branch.
BNP Paribas in the Netherlands: Combining the strength of an international presence and local know-how.
The BNP Paribas Group has a long history in the Netherlands. Its experienced bankers serve as a single point of contact for clients to access BNP Paribas’ global product offering and extensive international network. BNP Paribas’ Dutch team is able, with the help of our specialized business lines, to present a comprehensive and tailored offer to our clients. The Group’s wide scale of value-added products and innovative solutions ranges from pure lending to highly structured transactions, from leasing to asset management. It offers access to domestic market knowledge combined with global expertise via our worldwide specialized resources.
BNP Paribas Corporate and Institutional Banking (CIB) is part of the Group and a globally recognized leader in offering specialized solutions to corporate and institutional clients in the field of capital markets, securities services, financing, treasury and advisory. CIB also functions as a bridge between corporate and institutional clients. Sustainability, digital transformation and a focus on long-term relationships with our customers are at the heart of CIB’s strategy.
Securities Services (CIB2S) assists herclients around the world and offers them a unified service range of all assetclasses. In its Corporate & Institutional Banking and InternationalFinancial Services activities, BNP Paribas enjoys top positions in Europe, astrong presence in the Americas as well as a solid and fast-growing business inAsia-Pacific.
The position you’re applying for/Your new role
The Financial Reporting Analyst is situated within CIB2S Netherlands in Amsterdam and reports directly to the head of Reporting Services within Client Delivery CIB2S Netherlands.
You are the driving force for new developments and preparing stable delivery of change to production and will overlook the change process from beginning to end. Main goal is to continuously optimize and professionalize CIB2S Financial Reporting department Netherlands and to contribute to the CIB2S Financial Reporting department and overall strategy.
Your responsibilities
- Timely, accurate and complete Financial Reporting to the BNP Paribas’ clients
- The preparation of (semi-) annual reports for the benefit of different clients (investment funds and pension funds) in accordance with Dutch GAAP, Belgian GAAP and IFRS)
- Be the first point of contact for Dutch clients and auditor of clients regarding financial reporting queries
- Be on top of changes in legislation and market practices with regard to financial reporting
- Participate in the migration and onboarding projects and analyze developments in the field of financial reporting
- To maintain and develop systems and processes, ensuring the appropriate balance between control and efficiency
- Contribute to the management of operational risks and internal control
- Ensuring high quality of service to clients
- Participate in improvement projects, for example process optimizations and the description of administrative processes and procedures
- Implementing changes in processes as a result of changes in laws and regulations, clients wishes or new clients.
We offer
· Competitive compensation including 13th month and holiday allowance
· Participation in the discretionary bonus scheme
· Contribution to your pension (full employer contribution)
· Home working (50%)
· A net home working allowance plus internet allowance
· 28 + 1 holidays per year and the possibility to buy holiday hours
· Great colleagues in international environment
· A pleasant working atmosphere
Who are you
- Bachelor or University degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or equivalent
- 3 to 5 years of relevant working experience, preferably in Financial Services or within an audit firm
- Knowledge and experience in accounting and financial reporting
- Knowledge and understanding of preparing financial statements in accordance with Dutch GAAP (specifically RJ 610 and 615), Belgian GAAP and IFRS
- Advanced MS Excel skills and good general IT skills
- Ability to develop efficient working relationships with various stakeholders locally and abroad
- Understanding of business needs of major international & domestic investment institutions and their objectives in using BNP Paribas CIB products
- Native Dutch and fluent in English, both verbally and written
- Team player, proactive and risk-aware
Job related competencies:
- You have a proven ability to work within an integrated management system such as SimCorp Dimension or Multifonds
- You are analytical, accurate and able to work with tight deadlines
- Fluent in Dutch and English (spoken and written) and you are a client friendly communicator
- You have excellent interpersonal and communication skill
- You have good organizational skills and are able to work autonomously
- You are able to work on a project basis
- You are customer focused
- Hands-on mentality and a focus on achieving goals
- Flexible and able to work with changing priorities
- You are proactive and initiative-rich.
Does this sound like you?
To apply, simply upload your curriculum vitae and a brief cover letter, and we’ll be glad to invite you for an introductory interview. If you’d like to talk to us first about whether this role is right for you, or for more information, please contact HR via asd_recruitment_hr@bnpparibas.com.
Please bear in mind that we conduct pre-employment screening.
Unsolicited offers by external organizations to help us find a suitable candidate will not be considered.