Global Finance Assistant Controller — Amsterdam

Altum Consulting; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Altum Consulting in Amsterdam is seeking an Assistant Financial Controller to join a global media business for a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will support day-to-day financial control and reporting, reporting directly to the Finance Director.

The role covers monthly and annual reporting, month-end close, journals, reconciliations, management accounts, budgeting and variance analysis, with exposure to international stakeholders and experience with Exact accounting.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years' experience in financial accounting, assistant controller, management accounting or similar finance role.
• Good understanding of month-end, reconciliations, journals and financial reporting.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial data.
• Excellent attention to detail and a structured approach to work.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of monthly and annual financial reporting.
• Assist with the month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and post journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Support the preparation of management accounts and financial analysis.
• Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledger activities where required.
• Support the preparation of budgets, forecasts and variance analysis.
• Assist with statutory reporting, audit processes and other external reporting requirements.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with internal policies and controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes and reporting.
• Work collaboratively with finance colleagues and wider business stakeholders across an international organisation.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and support to the Finance Director and wider finance team.

Skills

Excel

Financial accounting

Month-end close

Journal entries

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Independence

ACCA progress

Education

Finance qualification

ACCA/CIMA/ACA progress

Tools

Exact

Job description

Altum Consulting in Amsterdam is seeking an Assistant Financial Controller to join a global media business for a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will support day-to-day financial control and reporting, reporting directly to the Finance Director.

The role covers monthly and annual reporting, month-end close, journals, reconciliations, management accounts, budgeting and variance analysis, with exposure to international stakeholders and experience with Exact accounting.