Loomis Sayles is a performance-driven active asset management company that seeks to identify exceptional investment opportunities on behalf of institutional and retail clients worldwide. We believe active management fueled by proprietary, best-in-class research helps us achieve financial success for our clients. Founded in 1926, Loomis Sayles currently oversees approximately $310 billion in assets under management for global clients spanning more than 50 countries.

We foster a culture of entrepreneurialism, where all employees are empowered and encouraged to develop themselves and their ideas. Our culture centers on our shared IDEALS, the core characteristics of who we aspire to be as employees and an organization.

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Loomis Sayles is committed to the continual improvement of our performance, processes and people. As part of this commitment, we are looking to hire an enthusiastic and passionate candidate, eager to contribute to our continued success through the following employment opportunity:

About the Role

This role is designed to support the financial accounting and reporting requirements of Loomis Sayles (Netherlands) B.V. and other foreign subsidiaries of Loomis Sayles.

Job Responsibilities

• Monitor, prepare and submit filings for financial and asset reporting with Dutch Central Bank (DNB), Dutch Chamber of Commerce and Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM).
• Assist with preparation of other accounting deliverables for certain Loomis Sayles foreign subsidiaries
• Assist with preparing quarterly financial reports and capital requirement calculations for certain foreign subsidiaries to meet regulatory reporting requirements
• Serve as an integral part and extension of the Boston based finance and accounting team and a local resource to facilitate in-market accounting requirements
• Coordinate various work streams with counter parties, ensuring that supporting documentation (invoices, wire requests, approvals, etc.) is delivered timely and in accordance with policy for Loomis Sayles (Netherlands) B.V., its Paris branch and other foreign subsidiaries of Loomis Sayles
• Assist with the daily accounting activities and monthly close process, including preparing closing, accrual, intercompany, and other entries for Loomis Sayles (Netherlands) B.V., its Paris branch and other foreign subsidiaries of Loomis Sayles
• Prepare monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and P&L trend analysis
• Prepare P&L forecast and budget of certain foreign subsidiaries
• Assist with preparing internal management financial reporting on a monthly and ad-hoc basis
• Prepare annual financial statements of Loomis Sayles (Netherlands) B.V.
• Assist external auditors with annual audits of Loomis Sayles (Netherlands) B.V. and other foreign subsidiaries
• Work with local country tax and accounting service provider to complete tax filings including VAT filing, corporate income tax filings

Qualifications & Education Requirements

• Bachelors in accounting or finance with CPA or Chartered Accountant certification
• Required to be professionally fluent in Dutch and English. French is preferred.
• Netherlands based
• 5-7+ years of experience in Big 4 public accounting firm and/or Corporate Finance in the Asset Management industry.
• Strong understanding of IFRS requirements, Dutch GAAP and French GAAP
• Financial reporting, tax reporting and compliance filing experience with Dutch regulator including Dutch Central Bank (DNB), Dutch Chamber of Commerce, Dutch Tax Administration and Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM).
• Technologically savvy with MS Excel skills and general ledger software (e.g. Infor) experience is a plus
• Self-starter with ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to adapt in dynamic environment and manage competing priorities
• Demonstrate consistency in meeting deadlines with quality work product
• Effective communication skills and ability to interact with internal and external parties

EEOC and Diversity Statement

Loomis Sayles is deeply committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce in which talented individuals can realize their full potential and contribute to our growth and success. Please consider applying for this role even if your work history and skillset doesn’t completely match the job description. We believe creativity, tenacity and humility are as valuable as specific skills that can be practiced and perfected on the job.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.