Group Accounting Policy & Advisory Lead

Flow Traders is looking for an experienced Group Accounting Policy & Advisory Lead to join our team in Amsterdam. The Group Accounting Policy & Advisory Lead is responsible for coordinating the Group’s quarterly financial reporting cycle, including the half-year and annual reporting processes. This role also oversees the reporting and filing obligations of Flow Traders Ltd subsidiaries and serves as a subject matter expert in interpreting and applying complex accounting standards. The objective is to ensure regulatory compliance and deliver accurate, high-quality financial reporting.

This position reports to the Head of Group Reporting & FP&A and works closely with Finance and Business teams across EMEA, APAC, and the United States. In addition, the role manages relationships with external auditors. 

What you will do

• Coordinate the Group’s quarterly financial reporting cycle, including half-year and annual reporting processes
• Oversee statutory and regulatory reporting, including preparation of Group financial statements in accordance with IFRS and Dutch GAAP
• Manage all reporting and filing obligations for Flow Traders Ltd subsidiaries
• Deliver reliable, timely and accurate group financial reporting pack as part of month-close activities, which include financial accounting and control, analysis and group consolidation
• Monitor compliance with financial policies and procedures, update and create policies where required, matching the fast-paced development of our business and related guidelines and regulations 
• Establish, improve and maintain internal controls to safeguard accuracy financial reports
• Work closely with local finance and management teams, providing insights, maintaining high quality of financial data
• Mentor and motivate the junior team members
• Contribute to the improvement, automation and simplification of reporting activities

What you need to succeed

• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field
• Professional accounting certification (RC, RA or equivalent)
• 7-10 years of relevant professional experience 
• Strong technical accounting expertise in IFRS and Dutch GAAP, with the ability to resolve complex accounting issues
• Knowledge of financial regulations (IFR/IFD) and capital requirement frameworks
• Excellent communication, listening, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical capabilities with a high level of attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize effectively and solve complex problems in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in an investment firm and/or crypto business is considered a strong advantage

What we offer

At Flow Traders, we create the conditions for hard‑working, high‑performing people to do their best work. From a thorough onboarding and ongoing access to Flow Academy, to latest technology and a collaborative, non‑hierarchical culture, we give you the tools, ownership, and support to move fast and drive outcomes. We keep a close‑knit, small‑company feel while offering competitive salary, annual discretionary profit share, and comprehensive benefits, so talent can grow here, and stay here. See our benefits below:

• Flow Academy and opportunities to attend domain-related conferences
• Daily catered lunch, great coffee, and a fully stocked kitchen and snack bar
• In-house Bar and Lounge with arcade, table tennis, billiards, and game consoles
• Company boat
• In-house gym and sessions with our nutritionist or personal trainer
• Bi-weekly massages
• Annual company trip and a variety of events throughout the year, such as the New Years Event
• Global rotations across our offices worldwide
• and more

Flow Traders does not accept unsolicited resumes from any professional staffing or search firms. All resumes, and any other information identifying potential candidates, submitted to any employee at Flow Traders via-email, the Internet or directly without a valid and signed search agreement will be deemed free to contact by Flow Traders without any restrictions and no placement fee of any kind will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Flow Traders.