Senior Controller Financial Reporting & Accounting

The organisation

Aegon Asset Management is a global, active investment manager. Aegon Asset Management uses its investment management expertise to help people achieve a lifetime of financial security, with a focus on excellence, trust and partnership. Institutional and private investors entrust Aegon Asset Management to manage approximately € 345 billion worldwide.

Positioned for success in its chosen markets (the UK, Continental Europe, North America and Asia), Aegon Asset Management’s specialist teams provide high-quality investment solutions across asset classes. Its clients benefit from the extensive international research capabilities and in-depth local knowledge of Aegon Asset Management, as well as Kames Capital, its UK investment team, and TKP Investments, its fiduciary management investment team in the Netherlands.

Aegon Asset Management is part of Aegon, one of the world’s leading financial services organizations, providing life insurance, pensions and asset management.

The position

The Financial Reporting and Accounting team delivers financial reporting and accounting support to General Account (GA), Insurance Linked and Third-party Clients of Aegon Asset Management. It is a very exciting time to join the team as we strive to further improve our existing processes and embrace working collaboratively with like-minded colleagues throughout Aegon Asset Management in Europe.

We are seeking a Senior Controller to play a key role in our varied processes; bringing asset management experience, technical expertise, and a willingness to share knowledge and coach other team members. You will have an energetic and positive personality. You are analytical, disciplined and able to work accurately at all times.

You will benefit from working in a challenging and stimulating, yet fun environment. The role also offers exposure to our Aegon Group Clients, external fund administrator, external auditor and Industry regulators, as well as working with multiple internal departments.

Candidate profile

• Master Degree in a finance/accounting related subject
• Designation as a Register Controller (RC) or Register Accountant (RA) is preferred
• A minimum of five years’ experience in the Asset Management industry
• Knowledge of financial reporting requirements (mainly Dutch GAAP and IFRS)
• Knowledge of Simcorp Dimension is advantageous
• Fluent in both English and Dutch

The offer

Aegon Asset Management 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 competitive salary
• Good work/life balance including a minimum of 25 vacation days
• A commuting allowance
• An excellent pension plan and discounts on Aegon products

Interested?

You can apply to this postition by using the link below.