Finance Analyst
General Atlantic is a global investment firm that partners with entrepreneurs and investors to build long-term value. It provides growth equity, credit, energy transition, infrastructure, and capital solutions, supported by operational expertise and a global platform.
About General Atlantic
Founded in 1980, General Atlantic is a global investment platform focused on identifying and supporting companies with strong growth potential. Its strategies include growth equity, private credit, energy transition, and infrastructure investing. The firm provides patient capital, customized investment solutions, portfolio support, operational expertise, and value-creation services to entrepreneurs, portfolio companies, institutional investors, families, endowments, foundations, and other capital partners.
Skills
About the Role
You will join the Finance & Operations team in Amsterdam, providing dedicated finance support for the UK and other international legal entities. You will deliver day-to-day accounting support, maintain the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger, and contribute to the monthly and quarterly close and reporting cycles. You'll work closely with the existing team and colleagues, supporting the firm's growth strategy as a leader in infrastructure investing, and you'll act as a key member of the global finance organisation, helping to build a best-in-class platform for capital-raising, investment, and operations teams.
Requirements
- Excellent understanding of journal entry preparation, accruals, and prepayments
- Hands-on experience with a tier-1 ERP system (e.g. Workday, SAP, Oracle, or similar)
- Proven ability to review reconciliations, including intercompany and balance sheet accounts
- Competent in Microsoft Excel; able to work with large data sets and produce meaningful analysis
- Around 2-3 years of relevant accounting / finance experience, ideally within financial or professional services
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines
- Working knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS 102) and/or IFRS as adopted in the UK; familiarity with UK Companies House filing requirements and statutory accounts preparation
- Basic awareness of UK VAT requirements and ability to liaise with tax advisors on relevant compliance matters
- Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) as per Amsterdam market
- Reasonable knowledge in LUX GAAP and IFRS, US GAAP knowledge is an advantage
- Exposure to management reporting, cost centre analysis, or board-level reporting packs
- Experience with intercompany eliminations, multi-currency environments, and group consolidation processes
- Experience with other technology applications, such as PowerQuery or Alteryx
Responsibilities
- Act as the primary point of contact with the third-party accounting service provider
- Review and validate outputs from the service provider, including journal entries, ledger postings, and bank reconciliations
- Coordinate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes with supporting documentation
- Review employee expense submissions for policy compliance and correct coding
- Monitor own funds and liquidity requirements for regulated entities
- Assist in preparing local regulatory filings (e.g. FCA/CSSF returns)
- Assist in the preparation of periodic management accounts and financial statements
- Coordinate audit working papers and supporting documentation for statutory audits
- Provide clear financial updates to internal stakeholders and escalate discrepancies
- Identify opportunities to improve coordination processes and internal finance procedures
- Assist with cash flow monitoring and funding requests for legal entities
