Associate, Management Company - Amsterdam

u003cpu003eu0026nbsp;u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eAbout Actisu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eIn October 2024, General Atlantic acquired Actis, which now operates as its Sustainable Infrastructure business alongside its existing strategies in Growth Equity, Credit, and Climate. Actis is a leading global investor in sustainable infrastructure, delivering competitive returns for institutional investors and measurable positive impact for the countries, cities and communities in which it operates. Actis invests in structural themes that support long-term, equitable growth in defensive, critical infrastructure across energy transition, digitalization transition, and supply chain transformation. The firm's decades of global experience, operational know-how and strong culture allows it to create global sustainability leaders at scale. Since inception, Actis has raised $26 billion to invest in a better tomorrow. Actis is a signatory to the United Nations backed Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI), an investor initiative developed by the UNEP FI. The firm has consistently been awarded the highest rating score in the UNPRI independent assessment. You can learn more about Actis atu0026nbsp;u003ca href="https://www.act.is"u003ewww.act.isu003c/au003e.u003cbru003eu003cstrongu003eu003cbru003eKey Purpose of Roleu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eActis is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Finance Analyst to join its Finance u0026amp; Operations team in Amsterdam. Based in Amsterdam, this role will provide dedicated finance support for the UK and other International legal entities. The Finance Analyst will provide of comprehensive day-to-day accounting support, maintain the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger, and contribute to the monthly and quarterly close and reporting cycles. This individual will work collaboratively with the existing team and colleagues and support the firm as it continues its growth strategy to be a leader in infrastructure investing. The Finance Analyst will be a key member of the global finance organisation.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eThe Corporate accounting team requires a strong team member to evolve as a key part of the current finance function and actively support UK and Europe finance functions. We need an ambitious and highly talented finance professional to help build a best-in-class platform that supports the needs of a wide range of stakeholders including capital-raising teams, investment teams and our operations teams.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eThe individual will primarily focus on accounting and financial compliance matters for UK and other international legal entities, operating from Amsterdam in a cross-border capacity, and is also assumed to actively support group consolidation accounts.u0026nbsp; The successful candidate will be expected to support in further strengthening and establishing a strong accounting function in Europe. Close coordination with local/UK service providers and other finance colleagues in the group is essential.u0026nbsp; This role will report to the Senior Associate/Finance Director based in UK or Amsterdam, who manages and oversees overall consolidation and accounting matters across the group.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eKey Responsibilities (this list is not exhaustive)u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003culu003enu003cliu003eu003cstrongu003eService Provider Coordination:u003c/strongu003e Act as the primary point of contact with the third-party accounting service provider, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of all core accounting and reconciliation activities.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eu003cstrongu003eAccounting Oversight:u003c/strongu003e Review and validate outputs from the service provider, including journal entries, ledger postings, and bank reconciliations, to ensure accuracy and compliance with internal standards.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eu003cstrongu003eMonth-End u0026amp; Period-End Support:u003c/strongu003e Coordinate with the service provider to ensure timely completion of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, with appropriate supporting documentation in place.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eu003cstrongu003eExpense Review:u003c/strongu003e Review employee expense submissions for policy compliance and correct coding and liaise with the service provider to ensure accurate processing and reporting.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eu003cstrongu003eRegulatory u0026amp; Compliance Monitoring:u003c/strongu003e Support the monitoring of own funds and liquidity requirements for regulated entities and assist in the preparation of local regulatory filings (e.g. FCA/CSSF returns) in coordination with the service provider.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eu003cstrongu003eFinancial Reporting:u003c/strongu003e Assist in the preparation of periodic management accounts and financial statements, drawing on outputs from the service provider and ensuring accuracy and completeness.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eu003cstrongu003eAudit Support:u003c/strongu003e Coordinate with the service provider to gather audit working papers and supporting documentation and assist the team lead in ensuring timely closure of statutory audits.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eu003cstrongu003eStakeholder Communication:u003c/strongu003e Provide clear and concise financial updates to internal stakeholders, escalating issues or discrepancies identified through the service provider review process.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eu003cstrongu003eProcess Improvement:u003c/strongu003e Identify opportunities to improve coordination processes with the service provider and contribute to enhancements in internal finance procedures and controls.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eu003cstrongu003eTreasury u0026amp; Cash Management Support:u003c/strongu003e Assist with cash flow monitoring and funding requests for legal entities, liaising with the treasury function and service providers as required.u003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003enu003cpu003eu003cemu003eWhile this role description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, General Atlantic reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular roles and assign other duties as necessary.u003c/emu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eQualificationsu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eu0026nbsp;u003c/strongu003eu003cstrongu003eEssentialu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003culu003enu003cliu003eExcellent understanding of journal entry preparation, accruals, and prepaymentsu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eHands-on experience with a tier-1 ERP system (e.g. Workday, SAP, Oracle, or similar)u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eProven ability to review reconciliations, including intercompany and balance sheet accountsu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eCompetent in Microsoft Excel; able to work with large data sets and produce meaningful analysis.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eAround 2-3 years of relevant accounting / finance experience, ideally within financial or professional services.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eStrong attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eWorking knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS 102) and/or IFRS as adopted in the UK; familiarity with UK Companies House filing requirements and statutory accounts preparation.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eBasic awareness of UK VAT requirements and ability to liaise with tax advisors on relevant compliance matters.u003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eDesirableu0026nbsp;u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003culu003enu003cliu003ePart-qualified or fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) as per Amsterdam marketu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eReasonable knowledge in LUX GAAP and IFRS, US GAAP knowledge is an advantageu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eExposure to management reporting, cost centre analysis, or board-level reporting packsu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eExperience with intercompany eliminations, multi-currency environments, and group consolidation processes.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eExperience with other technology applications, such as PowerQuery or Alteryxu003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eu0026nbsp;u003c/strongu003eu003cstrongu003ePersonal attributes u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003culu003enu003cliu003eA team player, accustomed to working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary working environmentu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eExcellent communication skills, both written and verbalu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eSelf-motivated with high levels of energy and adaptabilityu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eLow ego, respectful and inclusiveu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eResults-orientatedu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eRobust, able to take a view and voice their opinionu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eDiscreet and professional, with an appreciation of the sensitivity of financial data across a multi-entity, cross-border environmentu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eComfortable with ambiguity and change in a fast-paced environment, particularly in the context of an ongoing post-acquisition integrationu003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003e