Senior Financial System Analyst

Job Location: Amsterdam, NetherlandsJob Type: Full-time (Hybrid)Primary Responsibilities:System setups and maintenance templates/reports (20%):• Setup of new investors / legal entities / vehicles / deals / transaction types / allocation rules in the systemSystem usage & maintenance (20%):• High level of system usage• Perform specific system-related tasks such as applying scripts, copy databases, run SQL queries.• Enter and change key information as a super-user of the system.• Train junior staff on system usage and best practices• Ensure systems and tools are supporting the accounting and information requirement by:- Executing maintenance/upgrade of existing systems, tools, and templates.- Maintaining and developing efficient data feeds into reporting tools and templates.- Implementing new systems and tools.- Preparing documentation.- Executing change management procedures.Innovative Solutions (10%):• Analyze the requirements through a thorough understanding of the use of information by the end user.• Implement automated reports/analyses /checks (ad-hoc and standard) necessary to ensure completeness and integrity of information.• Spot issues in the use and working of the system and associated templates.• Implement innovative (automated) solutions to provide information.Project Management (40%):Execute assigned project tasks:• Make project planning.• Engage and manage project resources.• Monitor and report progress.Develop Professionals (10%):Provide coaching/training to colleagues in the use of systems:• Contribute to the objective setting and appraisal process of junior S&C IT colleagues.• Signal potential problem areas.• Provide a development plan for system usage skills of the IA team.Requirements:Education & Certificates:• Bachelor/master’s degree in business economics, business administration, and/orinformation sciences.• Additional training/qualification in accounting and/or systems development is a valuedprerequisite.• Fundamental Accounting knowledge.• In-depth experience with Microsoft Excel (advanced knowledge).• Advanced VBA knowledge and one or more accounting systems. Preferably experience with Access Databases, Crystal reports, and SQL.Professional Experience:• Minimum of 4 years working experience in the field of systems /accounting/control.Competencies & Attributes:• Strong analytical and conceptual skills.• Ability to handle large amounts of data.• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to work on several tasks at the same time.• Focus on consistency throughout• Team player.• Strong communicative skills with demonstrated ability in technical writing, and fluency in English.Position-specific Technical Requirements:• Experience in the usage, implementation, and maintenance of (accounting) systems preferably in a financial service environment.• Demonstrated skills in (IT-)project management