Financial Controller (Banking)

Amsterdam Permanent View Job Description
Join an international banking institution in Amsterdam as an Accounting & Control Officer. In this broad finance role, you will oversee reconciliations, financial controls, month-end activities and accounting processes while acting as a key contact across the organisation. Ideal for a finance professional seeking autonomy, ownership and long-term stability within a regulated financial services environment.

Added 12/11/2026

  • Own key accounting and reconciliation processes within an international bank
  • Financial control, GL oversight and operational finance in banking

About Our Client

Our client is an international financial institution with an established presence in the Netherlands. Operating within a regulated environment, the organisation combines the structure of a banking business with a collaborative and accessible culture. The finance team is compact and hands-on, offering employees significant ownership over their responsibilities and close interaction with departments across the business. Due to a replacement hire, our client is looking to strengthen its Financial Administration team with an experienced Accounting & Control Officer.

Job Description

  • Maintain accurate accounting records and support the integrity of the General Ledger.
  • Prepare, review and investigate account reconciliations, including nostro, suspense and transitory accounts.
  • Monitor outstanding reconciling items and ensure timely resolution of discrepancies.
  • Support month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing activities and related financial reporting processes.
  • Oversee accounting activities relating to loans, bonds, settlements and other financial products.
  • Manage invoice processing and ensure the accurate recording of financial transactions.
  • Coordinate VAT-related data preparation and liaise with external tax advisors.
  • Collaborate with Operations, Risk, IT and other stakeholders to strengthen financial controls and improve processes.



The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related discipline.
  • Experience within accounting, financial control, financial administration or finance operations.
  • Strong understanding of General Ledger accounting, reconciliations, month-end close and financial controls.
  • Experience investigating balance sheet accounts and resolving reconciling items.
  • Ability to work independently and take ownership of processes from start to finish.
  • Strong analytical mindset with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Fluency in English is required. Dutch is considered an advantage.
  • Experience within banking, asset management, investment management, financial services or financial services audit is preferred.



What's on Offer

  • Performance-related annual bonus.
  • Employer-funded pension contribution.
  • 32, 36 or 40-hour working week available.
  • Hybrid working arrangement.
  • Broad finance position with significant ownership and autonomy.
  • Long-term career opportunity within an international banking environment and supportive team culture.



Contact
Trinity Tung
Quote job ref
JN-112026-7144629
Phone number
+31610204150

Job summary

Sector
Banking Financial Services
Sub Sector
Accounting / Finance
Industry
Financial Services
Jobs by location
Amsterdam
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant
Trinity Tung
Consultant phone
+31610204150
Job Reference
JN-112026-7144629