Goldman Sachs Controllers Asset Management Fund Controller Associate Hague 

Netherlands, South Holland, The Hague 

883630431

Controllers ensure that the firm meets all the financial control and reporting obligations of a global, regulated, and public financial institution. Our professionals measure the profitability of, and risks associated with, every aspect of the firm's business. Controllers also ensure that the firm's activities are conducted in compliance with the regulations governing transactions in the financial markets.

utilising various GAAPs

HOW YOU WILL FULFIL YOUR POTENTIAL

• Oversight and review of Fund Administrators, including review of NAVs, service levels and other projects
• Management of fund / share class launches and closures, as well as other initiatives
• Budget and expense oversight and reconciliation
• Oversight and review of Financial Statements
• Dividend Distribution Calculation
• Preparing analytical reports for Management, Fund Boards and other stakeholders
• Coordination with Fund Administrators
• Development/enhancement of systems and applications
• Proactively seek opportunities to improve our workflows, application of technology, and the integrity of reporting information

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Degree in Finance (such as business economics or accountancy) with asset management industry experience essential
• Able to demonstrate technical accounting knowledge in your current area of expertise
• Experience in preparation of audited financial statements
• A track record of improving processes and adding value to clients/stakeholders
• Proven history of working to and achieving strict deadlines
• Dutch speaking is an advantage

PREFERRED CHARACTERISTICS

• Strong analytical skills: You demonstrate an aptitude for problem solving with the ability to exercise sound and balanced judgment in a highly regulated environment
• Functional expertise: Enjoy keeping up-to-date with emerging business, economic, and market trends
• Technical Skills: You demonstrate strong technical skills, pay attention to detail, take initiative to broaden your knowledge and resolve accounting and other issues
• Personal drive and motivation: Successfully handle multiple tasks, take initiative to improve your own performance, work intensely towards challenging goals
• A client and business focus: Effectively handle difficult requests, build trusting, long-term relationships with clients, help the client to identify/define needs and manage client/business expectations
• Team player: You are a strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills, collaborating well with others within and across teams, encouraging other team members to participate and contribute
• Excellent communication skills: Communicate what is relevant and important in a clear and concise manner and share information/new ideas with others
• Judgement and problem solving: You will always be thinking ahead, able to anticipate questions, plan for contingencies, find alternative solutions and identify clear objectives
• Creativity/Innovation and a desire to add value: Look for new ways to improve current processes and develop creative solutions that are grounded in reality and have practical value
• The ability to influence outcomes: Present sound, persuasive rationale for ideas or opinions. Able to take a position on issues and influence others' opinions and present clear recommendation