Financial Accountant

At Optiver, we bring the same precision and clarity to finance that our traders bring to markets. We’re looking for a Group Financial Accountant to help deliver accurate, timely and automated financial reporting for our Holding Company and global consolidated Group. You’ll join a high-performing team in Amsterdam and play a key role in monthly close, audit, annual reporting and CSRD readiness—while driving operational excellence through data. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Own parts of the monthly close for both Holding and Group: prepare and review journals, reconciliations and analyses to ensure accuracy, timeliness and compliance with IFRS/Dutch GAAP.


• Advance CSRD readiness: support the Group Financial Controller with data, controls and documentation for 2027 CSRD reporting.


• Coordinate global audit deliverables: prepare schedules, respond to queries, and ensure high-quality evidence for external auditors.


• Contribute to the Annual Report & Statutory Accounts: draft notes, compile disclosures and align with stakeholders across the Group.


• Automate and improve use a data-driven approach to identify, prioritise and implement process automation, standardisation and reporting efficiencies.


• Support projects and ad-hoc topics: from policy updates to system enhancements, controls and reporting changes. 

WHO YOU ARE

• Bachelor’s degree (HBO or equivalent) in Accounting, Economics, Finance or related field.


• 3–5 years’ experience in financial reporting or auditing; Big 4 exposure is a plus.


• Working knowledge of IFRS and Dutch GAAP (formal study or practical application both welcomed).


• Strong toolkit in Excel (lookups, pivots, modelling; automation a plus).


• Experience with ERP (e.g., NetSuite) and an interest in data/automation (e.g., SQL, Power Query, Alteryx, or BI tools) is welcomed.


• Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills across multidisciplinary topics; proactive, "own the outcome" mindset.


• Clear, concise communicator in English who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.


• Bonus if you can bring:
  
  
  
  • Professional certification (RA/CPA/ACCA) in progress or completed.
  
  
  • Exposure to consolidations, intercompany and financial controls in a multi-entity, multi-currency environment.
  
  
  • Familiarity with sustainability reporting frameworks and data governance for CSRD. 
  
  
  
  

WHO WE ARE

At Optiver, our mission is to constantly improve the market by injecting liquidity, providing accurate pricing, increasing transparency and acting as a stabilizing force no matter the market conditions. With a focus on continuous improvement, we participate in the safeguarding of healthy and efficient markets for everyone who participates. As one of the largest market making institutions, we are a trusted partner of 70+ exchanges across the globe.

WHAT YOU’LL GET

You’ll join a culture of collaboration and excellence, where you’ll be surrounded by curious thinkers and creative problem solvers. Motivated by a passion for continuous improvement, you’ll thrive in a supportive, high-performing environment alongside talented colleagues, working collectively to tackle the toughest problems in the financial markets.

In addition, you’ll receive:

• A performance-based bonus structure, enabling all of our employees to benefit from our global profit pool.


• The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 50 different countries.


• 25 paid vacation days in your first year, increasing to 30 from your second year onwards.


• Training opportunities, discounts on health insurance, and fully paid first-class commuting expenses.


• Extensive office perks, including breakfast, lunch and dinner, world-class barista coffee, in-house physio and chair massages, organized sports and leisure activities, and Friday afternoon drinks.


• Training and continuous learning opportunities, including access to conferences and tech events.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply directly via the form below. If you have any questions feel free to contact our Recruitment team via our recruitment inquiry form.

Please note:

• We do not require any assistance from third-parties including agencies in the recruitment of this role


• We cannot accept applications via email

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Optiver is committed to diversity and inclusion.