Financial Accountant Job at Optiver (Amsterdam)

Financial Accountant

Optiver

Location:
Netherlands , Amsterdam

Category:
Finance

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Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

At Optiver, we bring the same precision and clarity to finance that our traders bring to markets. We’re looking for a Group Financial Accountant to help deliver accurate, timely and automated financial reporting for our Holding Company and global consolidated Group. You’ll join a high-performing team in Amsterdam and play a key role in monthly close, audit, annual reporting and CSRD readiness—while driving operational excellence through data.

Job Responsibility:

Own parts of the monthly close for both Holding and Group: prepare and review journals, reconciliations and analyses to ensure accuracy, timeliness and compliance with IFRS/Dutch GAAP
Advance CSRD readiness: support the Group Financial Controller with data, controls and documentation for 2027 CSRD reporting
Coordinate global audit deliverables: prepare schedules, respond to queries, and ensure high-quality evidence for external auditors
Contribute to the Annual Report & Statutory Accounts: draft notes, compile disclosures and align with stakeholders across the Group
Automate and improve use a data-driven approach to identify, prioritise and implement process automation, standardisation and reporting efficiencies
Support projects and ad-hoc topics: from policy updates to system enhancements, controls and reporting changes

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree (HBO or equivalent) in Accounting, Economics, Finance or related field
2–4 years’ experience in financial reporting or auditing
Working knowledge of IFRS and Dutch GAAP
Strong toolkit in Excel (lookups, pivots, modelling)
Experience with ERP (e.g., NetSuite) and an interest in data/automation (e.g., SQL, Power Query, Alteryx, or BI tools) is welcomed
Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills across multidisciplinary topics
proactive, “own the outcome” mindset
Clear, concise communicator in English who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Nice to have:

Big 4 exposure is a plus
Professional certification (RA/CPA/ACCA) in progress or completed
Exposure to consolidations, intercompany and financial controls in a multi-entity, multi-currency environment
Familiarity with sustainability reporting frameworks and data governance for CSRD

What we offer:

A performance-based bonus structure
The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 50 different countries
25 paid vacation days in your first year, increasing to 30 from your second year onwards
Training opportunities, discounts on health insurance, and fully paid first-class commuting expenses
Extensive office perks, including breakfast, lunch and dinner, world-class barista coffee, in-house physio and chair massages, organized sports and leisure activities, and Friday afternoon drinks
Training and continuous learning opportunities, including access to conferences and tech events

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 17, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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