Senior Financial Controller

About Bitvavo

In 2018, Bitvavo launched the first version of its digital assets trading platform, to bridge the gap between traditional currencies and digital assets. By offering transparent fees, a wide range of assets and an easy to use platform, Bitvavo is making the currency of the future accessible for everyone.

In two years' time, Bitvavo has established itself as the market leader in the Netherlands and one of the largest in Europe, with over one million users exchanging tens of billions of digital assets a year.

Our team, located in Amsterdam, is looking for self-driven, talented people who can help make digital assets available for everyone.

About The Opportunity

We are on the mission to become the European Market Leader in cryptocurrency exchange. In the next couple of years, we will be considerably expanding our operations all around Europe and you will have the opportunity to be part of it. You will be responsible for the completeness and accuracy of our accounting, and solid reporting to our stakeholders. What does it mean? A lot of impact and opportunities to set up new and improve our existing processes. Intrigued? Please read further!

You will be an important player in the finance team. For us, finance is not just a support department. Finance is at the very core of our business processes.

What You’Ll Be Doing

• Being responsible for accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and yearly closing and financial reporting as well as ad hoc reporting
• Consolidating group entities and preparation of consolidated and company-only financial statements under the relevant accounting principles
• Coordinating the external audit
• Aligning with the business on new product features and assessing the accounting impact
• Identifying data requirements and setting up reporting to comply with new crypto regulation
• Taking initiative to implement process improvements and further strengthening the control function on daily/periodic accounting processes
• Optimize closing procedures and internal controls over reporting
• Providing accounting guidance to the financial accountants
• Carrying out ad-hoc analysis requests from management and other stakeholders

What We Look For

• Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business administration
• Min. 8-10 years of experience
• Strong knowledge of external reporting (Dutch GAAP)
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Organized, flexible, detail-orientated
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to multitask, solve problems and take responsibility for resolutions
• Fluent in English (spoken and written)

At Bitvavo, we believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation, foster creativity, and lead to better outcomes. We are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, ability, or any other characteristic. Join us and be part of a team that values and celebrates your unique contributions.

Bitvavo does not accept resumes from staffing, search, or recruitment firms without a signed agreement. If you send us a resume without such an agreement, we may contact the candidate directly without any obligation whatsoever and no fee of any kind will be paid should we hire the candidate.

What We Offer:

• Excellent employment terms, including:
• a very competitive salary;
• lunch;
• 26 days of annual leave;
• Budget for external training and courses.
• We are flexible in terms of WFH or at our office in the heart of Amsterdam;
• Be actively involved with the latest technologies and innovations;
• A position in a unique, young and fast growing FinTech company.

Our selection procedure in a nutshell

• Apply by clicking the button below. Please share whatever you want about yourself to convince we are a match!
• Let's first have a 'coffee chat' to introduce Bitvavo, the role and get to know you. 
• We will follow up with an in-depth interview.

We strive to process applications within a week. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us by mail at recruitment@bitvavo.com.