Financial Controller

Job Description Summary Job Description Full Time Country: The Netherlands Location: Schiphol Airport or Groningen Aegon Asset Management (AAM) AAM is a leading global investor. Our 385 investment professionals manage and advise on assets of US $337 billion for a global client base of pension plans, public funds, insurance companies, banks, wealth managers, family offices and foundations. We organize our firm around five business units: AAM Continental Europe, AAM UK, AAM US, AAM Real Assets and Transamerica Asset Management.

Each Business Unit has dedicated teams with deep asset-class expertise, organized globally and committed to maximizing client benefit. We are an international business: Our 1,200 employees work from 17 locations across Europe, the Americas and Asia. We share a common belief in fundamental, research-driven active management, underpinned by effective risk management and a commitment to responsible investment.

The Finance function within AAM is aligned with the five local business units, in close cooperation with a central finance function. The global finance function consists of two sub-functions: Financial Reporting & Control and Financial Planning and Management Information. Our 47-person finance team operates across four locations: Schiphol, Groningen, Edinburgh and Cedar Rapids (US). The place of employment for this role is in the Netherlands, either at the World Trade Center at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport or in Groningen.

Financial Reporting & Control consists of dedicated teams supporting each Business Unit and is responsible for the administration and reporting of AAM’s legal entities. The Financial Planning & Management Information function is focused on financial business partnering and providing management information (Actuals and Forecast/Budget) of the Business Units to the local Management teams and the Global Finance team.

Aegon Investment Management B.V. The Dutch management of investment funds and individual portfolio management and investment advice is positioned in Aegon Investment Management B.V. (AIM). AIM, as part of Aegon Asset Management, is an active, engaged, and responsible investor in The Netherlands. We consider investing responsibly a part of our investment philosophy and process as we believe responsible investment (RI) practices are critical to securing long-term value for our clients.

AIM manages and advises on EUR 120bn in assets under management (AUM) and is regulated by De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) and Autoriteit Financiële Markten (AFM). As Financial Controller you will have a significant functional presence and an important role. You have a strong operational profile and a hands-on mentality. You have day-to-day contact with the business, colleagues across multiple locations, suppliers and customers.

In addition to your financial reporting and control responsibilities, you will play a key role in accounts payable oversight, expense accounting, VAT administration and payroll accounting activities. You are an enthusiastic team player with ambition and will participate in finance projects to drive process improvements, automation and operational excellence. Key tasks and responsibilities Manage and continuously improve the accounts payable process, including invoice processing, approval workflows, supplier relationships and payment execution Act as the primary contact for internal stakeholders, suppliers and the Aegon Group invoice processing department regarding invoice and payment-related matters Administer VAT processes and ensure compliance with applicable Dutch tax and VAT regulations Manage payroll accounting activities, including payroll journal entries, payroll-related reconciliations and suspense account management, in close cooperation with HR Manage accounts receivable activities, including client invoicing, collections and payment processing for AIM B.V.'s Dutch operations Oversee the day-to-day administration of AIM B.V.

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