Accountant

Job description

Audit - several offices in the Netherlands

De functie
Challenging engagements, inspiring colleagues and room for professional development

KPMG in the Netherlands is part of an international KPMG network, which is a leading global provider of audit, tax and advisory services. With our clear vision, strong values and driven people, we seek to further strengthen our solid position. We are ambitious, internationally oriented experts.

KPMG aspires to deliver excellent services, as do our staff members. With their passion and commitment, they help to build the success of KPMG and our clients. We have a culture in which our professionals can develop the best of their potential and find new challenges. We cherish our culture, as it is the key foundation for our success and that of our clients.

KPMG has a very solid track record when it comes to audit services. Our audit professionals are specialised in advising and auditing the financial sector, listed Dutch and international companies, the public sector and SMEs. Based on close collaboration with other KPMG professionals in a specific sector, we can provide organisations with in-depth, specialised knowledge. We set the bar high for ourselves and for the organisations we serve, and seek to ensure objectivity, integrity, relevance, efficiency and reliability with every audit we perform.

We are currently looking for enthusiastic auditors to complement our teams for various sectors. Your duties will be tremendously varied and you will operate in all market segments. We are therefore looking for someone with a wide range of interests and the ability to anticipate the needs of various types of clients.

You will be the sparring partner for our clients, making an essential contribution to the performance of audit engagements and assisting clients with other issues relating to profitability, control and growth. You will supervise and coordinate the services, act as our clients' trusted advisor and liaise with other fields of expertise within KPMG. In addition, you will be responsible for ensuring that the performance of special engagements runs smoothly. Depending on your work experience, you will also have the ability to manage a team and coach colleagues in their activities.

KPMG offers challenging opportunities throughout the Netherlands. We have offices in: Amstelveen, The Hague, Rotterdam, De Meern, Breda, Eindhoven, Arnhem, Maastricht, Enschede, Groningen and Zwolle.

Het profiel

·  You have a higher vocational qualification (HBO) or a university degree
·  You are currently enrolled in a Chartered Accountant (RA) programme in the Netherlands or have successfully completed it.
·  You have three to eight years of work experience as an auditor in the audit practice.
·  You have knowledge of IFRS, US GAAP and/or Dutch GAAP
·  You are a client-oriented team player and have strong communication skills
·  You have a service-oriented attitude and want to be of service to clients in a wide range of areas.
·  You have broad knowledge of professional topics and closely follow developments in the audit profession.
·  You are result-oriented and like project-based work.
·  You have excellent analytical skills and enjoy working under time pressure in a motivated team.
·  You place great importance on delivering high-quality work, maintain professional scepticism and are firmly committed to integrity
·  You are interested in the world around you and keen to make a difference in society.
·  You have a good command of the Dutch and English language. If you fit the candidate profile, you are the person we are looking for!

Ons aanbod
KPMG is an organisation where staff members are given a great deal of personal attention. Each day, our people work closely together on behalf of prestigious clients in a pleasant and stimulating work environment. Personal development is at the heart of our culture. Through focused training, education and coaching, we help our staff members to excel and develop the best of their potential.

KPMG conducts a survey among its staff members every two years. This survey shows that our people are proud and satisfied, citing in particular the many development opportunities, good remuneration and pleasant work-life balance.KPMG is open to and interested in all kinds of talents. With your diverse skills, as woman or man, young or old, and what every your cultural background, sexual orientation or physical disability, together we pick up the challenges with, and for, the client.
We offer an excellent employee benefits package (a contract for an indefinite period, a company car, 30 days' paid holiday, a laptop, a smartphone, an expense allowance and a non-contributory pension scheme), tailored to the latest developments in the market.

Meer informatie of solliciteren?
For more information about this vacancy, please contact the Recruitment department on (020) 656 7162.

The application process includes a screening, and may also include an individual assessment