Accounting Specialist

The financial markets are constantly changing, and with it the expectations and information needs of market participants. As a bank, ABN AMRO is faced with a multitude of requirements that have different origins, but one thing in common, they must be implemented and complied with. One of ABN AMRO’s three strategic pillars is to ‘build a future-proof bank’. Finance is key to this strategic pillar, ABN AMRO can only be future-proof if its financial and sustainability reporting meets the expectations and information needs of its stakeholders. The Accounting Policies team contributes to this by establishing policies that are the foundation of ABN AMRO’s financial and sustainability accounting and reporting.

We are currently looking for an ambitious and experienced finance professional to join our team.

Your job

Accounting Policies is responsible for establishing and maintaining ABN AMRO’s group accounting policies. The group accounting policies form the basis for all ABN AMRO’s general purpose financial and sustainability reporting. It is our job to provide technical accounting support on complex accounting issues and new transactions. But also to stay abreast of changes in IFRS accounting, regulatory and legal requirements. We ensure ABN AMRO’s accounting policies are up to date and we advise both internal and external stakeholders on the impact of changes in applicable requirements.

In your role as Accounting Specialist, you will:

• Provide support to the different accounting and reporting departments on complex and non-recurring events and transactions;
• Write and review accounting memos on accounting issues and new transactions;
• Identify and monitor changes in IFRS accounting, CSRD/ESRS reporting and legal requirements and determine the impact on ABN AMRO; and
• Establish ABN AMRO’s accounting policies accompanied by practical application guidance.

Working environment

The Accounting Policies team is set up within the Group Accounting department at ABN AMRO head office. The Group Accounting department is responsible for the preparation of timely, complete and accurate financial accounts for ABN AMRO Bank N.V.. In addition, the department is responsible for the coordination of the financial close and consolidation of ABN AMRO’s subsidiaries.

The Accounting Policies team contributes to the objectives of the Group Accounting department by setting the requirements for general purpose financial reporting, which has ABN AMRO’s consolidated financial accounts at its heart, to ensure compliancy with the applicable rules and regulations. Next to this, the Accounting Policies team is the first point of contact for senior management and the external auditor for all general purpose financial reporting related issues.

Your profile

We are seeking a new colleague who is interested in sharing her/his expertise and is not afraid to dive into technical accounting issues.

To meet the requirements for the roll, you have:

• A master’s degree and preferably you are a certified accountant;
• Sound knowledge IFRS accounting and Dutch GAAP requirements and experience with practical application;
• Intermediate knowledge of CSRD/ESRS reporting requirements;
• Good understanding of a bank’s business, including knowledge of financial instruments;
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills;
• Autonomy;
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and in writing; and
• A minimum of five years relevant working experience.

We are offering

• The opportunity to be the best you can be, work flexible hours and lots of room to grow both personally and professionally;
• Hybrid working environment (home and office);
• A personal development budget of € 1,000 per year; and
• A solid pension scheme.

Your Future: Inclusive, Innovative, Sustainable

At ABN AMRO, we believe in "Banking for better, for generations to come." Equal opportunities for everyone are a crucial foundation, as we strive for an inclusive culture where all employees feel seen, heard, and valued. Our vision of being a personal bank in the digital age aligns perfectly with the demand for surprising insights and innovative solutions, born from a diverse interplay of cultures and experiences. We focus on customer experience, sustainability, and building a future-proof bank, conducting annual reviews to ensure equal pay for equal work. Join a bank that embraces ingenuity and ambition, and make an impact with us for a better future.

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