Accounting & Finance Associate

Nippon Recruitment; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Nippon Recruitment is seeking an Accounting & Finance Associate in Amsterdam on behalf of a leading global Japanese holding company. The role provides exposure to international investments, real estate, corporate structures and strategic projects in a dynamic environment.

You will support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, review records, assist with B/S and P/L, support audits, tax/compliance, treasury, budgeting and project management, and develop management reports and KPI

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or Tax (Bachelor, Master) or similar.
• Experience in Big4, and/or corporate finance, accounting, tax advisory, family office, investment management.
• Proficient with MS Office

Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting processes.
• Review bookkeeping records prepared internally and by external service providers.
• Assist with preparation of B/S, P/L, C/F and Budget vs Actual reporting.

Skills

Fluent English

Japanese language

Dutch language

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Nippon Recruitment specialises in international recruitment worldwide, with a focus on Japanese companies. On behalf of our customer, a multinational Japanese company, we are looking for an

Accounting & Finance Associate, Amsterdam

Company information

Our customer is a leading global Japanese holding company.

This position provides exposure to international investments, real estate, corporate structures, and strategic projects in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment:

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting processes.
• Review bookkeeping records prepared internally and by external service providers.
• Assist with preparation of B/S, P/L, C/F and Budget vs Actual reporting
• Support audit processes and coordinate with external auditors

(2) Tax & Compliance

• Support corporate tax, VAT, and local compliance activities
• Coordinate with external tax advisors and accounting firms
• Track filing deadlines and regulatory requirements
• Maintain compliance calendars and supporting documentation

(3) Corporate Administration

• Manage corporate records and statutory documentation
• Support entity maintenance for holding companies and SPV's
• Coordinate with notaries, corporate service providers, banks, and advisors
• Assist in financial analysis relating to investment and real estate activities
• Monitor cash balances, financing arrangements, and capital movements
• Prepare management reports and investment-related analysis

(5) Budgeting & Treasury Support

• Support annual budgeting and forecasting exercises
• Track operating expenses and project expenditures
• Assist with treasury administration and banking matters
• Monitor foreign exchange exposure and funding requirements

(6) Project Management

• Coordinate projects involving finance, tax, legal, and external advisors
• Prepare materials for management meetings and decision-making
• Drive follow-up actions and maintain project trackers

(7) Data & Process Improvement

• Improve reporting quality and operational efficiency
• Assist in implementing finance systems, controls, and workflow improvements
• Develop management reporting dashboards and KPI tracking

Job requirements

In order to qualify for this versatile and challenging position, required are at least the following criteria:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or Tax (Bachelor, Master), or similar
• Experience in Big4, and/or corporate finance, accounting, tax advisory, family office, investment management
• Proficient with MS Office
• Fluency in English
• Japanese and Dutch language skills will be a plus
• Exposure to real estate investments, understanding of Dutch corporate tax
• Familiar with investment holding structures and SPV's (preferably)
• Entitled to work in the Netherlands