Team Leader IFRS Financial Reporting in Den Haag

Function Function
The team leader manages a team of 5 employees consolidating and reporting IFRS financial and non-financial information of Aegon N.V. You will also be responsible for our IFRS reporting system from a business perspective, issuing guidance to our reporting units and ensuring a cycle of continuous improvement to reporting processes and controls. You should take a lead in identifying & implementing additional efficiencies to the IFRS reporting process that will add control or increase performance or usability.
 
Managing change from the business perspective and ensuring there is no unforeseen impact to BAU as a result of change is also a key responsibility. You will liaise closely with our technology partners to have oversight on the resolution of any technical issues that could impact group reporting. Additionally, you will have a key role in owning the evidencing of controls as per our documented framework. You will not only be responsible for managing the planning & execution of all aspects of the teams responsibility, but you will also be hands-on and part of the team.
 
About the department 
The Financial Reporting team is part of Group Finance. The primary objective of Group Finance is to provide the Executive Board, Management Board and Supervisory Board of Aegon N.V. with meaningful financial and non-financial information (e.g. capital, income, balance sheet, sales etc) to support the board’s decision making process. To help achieve this objective, Group Finance implements / maintains adequate reporting systems which enables group consolidated reporting on key financial metrics based on International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Solvency II, Aegon’s Market Value Numbers and on sales information. 
 
  Requirements Job Profile
As a Teamleader IFRS Financial Reporting, you are a higly analytical yet pragmatic financial expert, which includes the ability to inspire people and lead change across a global matrix structure - the ability to work as part of a team and 'roll up his/her sleeves' if required in order to get the job done. You also have excellent communication, negotiation and client relationship management skills.
 
Moreover, you have the following qualifications:

• University degree in Accounting, Controlling, Economics, Financial Management or other relevant discipline.
• 8 years’ work experience in an international financial reporting environment, preferably in a similar role
• Experience in managing change as a core element of your previous experience
• Proficient in English, both in writing and verbally
• Experience with consolidation & reporting applications

 
  Compensation What we offer
Aegon aims to be an employer of choice in the financial services industry. As a global company, we offer excellent terms of employment, a very diverse and inspiring work environment, and development opportunities. Moreover we offer:

• A gross monthly salary of € 5.000 - € 8.000 based on 40 hours a week.
• A monthly flexbudget of 16.7% of your monthly salary.
• A good work/life balance including a minimum of 25 vacation days
• A commuting allowance
• An excellent pension plan and discounts on Aegon products