AVP Finance

An international impact-driven financial institution is seeking an experienced professional to join its Finance, Reporting & Control team. The organization focuses on mitigating currency risk for borrowers in emerging markets by providing derivative solutions where commercial alternatives are limited. Since its inception, the institution has supported billions in development lending and continues to expand as demand for risk management solutions grows.

Role Summary:
The AVP will play a key role in financial reporting, control processes, and cross-functional projects. Working closely with a small, dynamic team, this position combines technical expertise with process improvement and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and publish financial, portfolio, and regulatory reports using advanced Excel and other tools; extract and validate data from internal systems.
• Execute and document financial, operational, compliance, and IT controls; identify and implement process improvements; support risk assessments and incident management.
• Assist with onboarding and monitoring of third-party vendors and service providers.
• Manage invoice processing, monitor accounting entries, track costs against budgets, and contribute to forecasting and annual budgeting.
• Support preparation of audited and unaudited financial statements; liaise with auditors and maintain accurate disclosures.
• Contribute to new product development from an accounting, valuation, and operational perspective; update policies and manuals as needed.
• Prepare reports and presentations for governance meetings; document meeting minutes and follow up on action items.
• Mentor junior team members and foster knowledge sharing.

Qualifications & Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in finance, reporting, and control roles, ideally within a regulated financial services environment.
• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business.
• Strong command of Microsoft Excel (including VBA/Power Query); ability to analyze and present large datasets.
• Knowledge of IFRS standards, particularly for derivatives accounting and valuation.
• Familiarity with operational risk management, process design, and audit frameworks (e.g., ISAE 3402).
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; comfortable collaborating across teams and engaging stakeholders.
• Understanding of relevant regulatory frameworks (e.g., AIFMD, EMIR, GDPR, SFDR).
• Fluency in English; Dutch proficiency is a plus.