Junior Financial Controller

Posted:
7/14/2024, 6:11:52 PM

Location(s):
Den Haag, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands ⋅ Zuid-Holland, Netherlands

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Finance & Banking ⋅ Sales & Account Management

Job Description Summary

Do you want to be involved in a finance position which includes financial control in the broadest sense? Do you want to be part of a growing ambitious organization?

Then join our Finance Team at Aegon Asset Management!

Job Description

Your challenge

You have a strong operational profile and a hands-on mentality. You have day to day contact with the business, colleagues on multiple locations, suppliers and customers. You are an enthusiastic team player with ambition and will be part of finance projects to implement process optimizations and automation.

Key tasks and responsibilities

  • Running and oversight of the day-to-day administration of AAM NL and related AAM entities and be involved in the monthly/quarterly closing process of those entities;
  • Be involved in the preparation of the internal reporting of financial information to the AAM Global Finance team and the AAM NL Management Board;
  • Be involved in the preparation of the external reporting to stakeholders: (semi-)annual financial statements and regulatory reporting to the Dutch Central Bank;
  • Management supporter within the accounts payable process. The role will be the internal point of contact for the business regarding invoices and the external point of contact for the invoice processing department of Aegon Group and our suppliers.
  • Responsible for the accounts receivable and invoicing of clients for our 2 NL based locations and accompanying payment process. The role will be the point of contact for the Account Management department and our clients.
  • Provide financial support to, challenge and interact with the business.

Job Profile

  • Bachelor or Master degree in business administration, accounting, finance or other relevant studies with 0-3 years of relevant working experience.
  • Strong operational profile: willing and able to get involved in the businesses
  • Proven analytical and communication skills;
  • Enthusiastic team player with ambition, outgoing personality and a critical attitude.
  • Good in English both written and verbally.
  • And of course you are professional and conscientious with a good sense of humor. Last but not least you have a can-do attitude and you will go the extra mile if needed.
  • Good sense of humor

Team/Comp

The Finance function within AAM Global consists of 2 sub functions: Global Business Control and Finance & Control and involves 34 employees who are working on 4 different locations: The Hague, Groningen, Edinburgh and Cedar Rapids(US). Finance & Control consists of separate teams per AAM legal entity and are focused on the administration and reporting of AAM’s legal entities while the Global Business Control function is focused on financial business partnering and providing management information to the AAM’s Global business.

This role is within the AAM NL Finance & Control department and located in the Hague. The Finance & Control department is responsible for the general ledger, accounts receivable & payable, monthly closing and all internal and external reporting. The financial control over the reporting includes oversight over the day-to-day administration of AAM NL and related AAM entities in the Netherlands. The Finance & Control team consists of 4 people. The team reports to the Head of AAM NL Finance & Control while the department resorts directly under the Global CFO.

Aegon Asset Management (Aegon AM) is a leading global investor. Our 385 investment professionals manage and advise on assets of US $337 billion for a global client base of pension plans, public funds, insurance companies, banks, wealth managers, family offices and foundations.

We organize our firm around four investment platforms: fixed income, real assets, equities and multi-asset & solutions, which includes a fiduciary and multi-manager business. Each investment platform has dedicated teams with deep asset-class expertise, organized globally and committed to maximizing client benefit from their specialist areas.

We are an international business: Our 1,160 employees work from 13 locations across Europe, the Americas and Asia. We share a common belief in fundamental, research-driven active management, underpinned by effective risk management and a commitment to responsible investment.

What will you be getting?

  • Compensation level depend upon an applicant’s qualifications and will be determined by hiring supervisors/managers and HR;
  • Plenty of scope and budget for your personal and professional development;
  • A good pension scheme.
  • By Q2 2025 Aegon will move to our new office at Schiphol WTC.

Interested? Apply!
Are you interested in joining our Team? We look forward to receiving your resume and motivation letter. Then make sure you apply immediately! Do you have some more questions? Send an email to Talent Acquisition via [email protected].

Diversity & Inclusion

At Aegon Asset Management, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are more than a global Asset Management firm – we are a people business, and we recognize that delivering excellent client outcomes comes from harnessing diverse perspectives. We value diversity in the full range of human uniqueness without limitation including race, gender, ability, language, culture, beliefs, age, origin, background, perspectives and experiences.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

Aegon Asset Management aims to be an employer of choice in the financial services industry. As a global company, we offer excellent terms of employment, a very diverse and inspiring work environment, and development opportunities.