Finance Control Lead – NGO, Hybrid Work & Growth

Oliver James Group

Amsterdam

Hybrid

EUR 81,000 - 99,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to €90k

29 vacation days

Pension scheme

Wellness benefits

WFH allowance

Transport reimbursement

Learning budget

International team

Hybrid work

Team events

Job summary

Oliver James Group is seeking a hands-on Team Lead Financial Control in Amsterdam to own monthly, quarterly, and annual closings and oversee financial reporting for the CEO and leadership. You will drive internal controls, policy documentation, and regulatory compliance while managing a small AP/AR team.

The role requires a fully qualified accountant with 7+ years in finance, strong month-end close experience, and fluency in Dutch and English.

Qualifications

Must be a fully qualified accountant (RA, AA, ACCA, ACA, CPA or equivalent).
Minimum of 7 years' experience in financial accounting, control or finance management.
Strong experience with month-end/year-end close, reporting, audits, controls and governance.
Ability to lead a small team while remaining hands-on and operational.
Strong analytical, reporting and communication skills.
Fluency in Dutch and English; NGO experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Own the monthly, quarterly and annual closing process and the financial reporting for the CEO and leadership team.
Maintain internal controls, finance policies and documentation.
Ensure compliance with accounting, statutory and tax requirements.
Lead audit preparation and manage auditors and external advisors.
Oversee AP, AR, invoicing, collections, supplier payments and cash flow.
Coordinate budgeting, forecasting and financial risk/opportunity tracking.
Further develop the new accounting system and its Salesforce-connected tools.