Senior Capital Markets & Accounting Advisory Services (Financial Services / Financial Instruments) in Amstelveen

The Capital Markets & Accounting Advisory Services (CM AAS) Department of KPMG provides high quality accounting advisory services to a broad range of clients across all sectors.  Our service offering includes support and advice in respect of the implementation of new accounting standards (e.g. IFRS 9, 15 and 16), GAAP conversions, pre and post-merger/acquisition support, carve out or acquisition accounting (IFRS 3), finance transformations, accounting paper support etc.  We usually work closely together with our Department of Professional Practice (DPP), Transaction Services, US Accounting and Reporting Group, Financial Management and the valuations experts of Corporate Finance.

CM AAS provides a unique opportunity for professionals with a few years of (audit) experience who wish to further develop their consulting skills and customer relationships with a focus on complex accounting issues.
We work together as a team of specialists where teamwork and collaboration is a key to our success in serving our clients.
CM AAS has had a strong growth record and continues to be one of the major growth initiatives of KPMG. We are therefore looking for (Senior-) managers to team up with, in our path to growth.
The CM AAS unit focuses on (inter)national corporates and large companies. We operate in the market of Corporate, National practice and Public sector.
In the position of Senior Trainee, you will work on challenging issues that are often in the field of the Financial controller, Manager finance and accounting or comparative roles. Both internal and external projects, as well as researching, facilitating, reporting and advising are your core activities. You will bring to the team your affinity with numbers, analytical, consulting and creativity skills. In addition, you will facilitate workshops and brainstorming sessions.
 

• You possess an accountancy, (business) economics, business administration or econometrics bachelor or master degree and are in the midst of qualifying as a Chartered Accountant (or equivalent).
• You have 2 to 3 years relevant work experience, gained in the financial sector audit, with an emphasis on financial reporting or as an internal or external advisor.
• You have basic knowledge and understanding of IFRS and Dutch GAAP. Knowledge and experience of US GAAP is an advantage but not a must.
• You are a team player and able to work smoothly with colleagues from different units within KPMG and are able to expand this cooperation.
• You are a creative thinker and have a real hands-on mentality.
• You are committed to delivering high quality services and possess professional skepticism
• You are interested in the world around you and are socially involved.
• You are able to work independently and effectively within a small and growing team and have strong communication skills in both Dutch (preferable but not mandatory) and English.
• You are willing to follow internal and external training and work on projects abroad.

KPMG Netherlands is part of the KPMG International network, a global leader in Audit, Tax and Advisory. With a clear vision, strong values and dedicated people we want to further strengthen our solid position. We are ambitious, professional and international.
 
KPMG is a global network of companies with personal attention given to employees. We have a strong market position. Our people work closely together each day in a pleasant and stimulating environment for prestigious clients.

Personal development is central to KPMG. We offer targeted training, education and coaching, and help our employees to excel and get the best out of themselves.
KPMG is open to and interested in all kinds of talents. With your diverse skills, as woman or man, young or old, and what every your cultural background, sexual orientation or physical disability, together we pick up the challenges with, and for, the client.
We offer an excellent package of primary and secondary employment benefits (a company car, laptop, smartphone, expense and a contributory pension) adapted to the latest developments in the market.

For more information about this vacancy please contact Sabine Janssen Benschop, Recruitment Consultant Experienced Hires, 020 656 4057. Screening is part of the application process. An individual assessment may be part of the application process.