Catawiki
(Senior) Accounting & Reporting Manager
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At Catawiki, every day brings the extraordinary! Whether it’s Daniel Ricciardo’s Formula 1 Car, a Woolly Mammoth’s Skeleton, Lady Gaga's Jumpsuit or Usain Bolt’s running shoe, we encounter exceptional objects every day.
We’re a one-of-a-kind marketplace for buying and selling special objects. Each week, more than 100,000 unique items are auctioned, all carefully curated by our passionate in-house experts.
Having sold over 25 million unique objects, our mission is to become the world’s most popular destination for special objects. As a growing, diverse and sustainable scale-up, we proudly live by three core values. If these values resonate with you, we’d love to explore how you can join us.
- Taking ownership and driving impact
- Being open to change and feedback
- Being passionate about our mission and our customers.
Your Mission
As Accounting & Reporting Manager, you will ensure accurate, timely and IFRS-compliant accounting and reporting as Catawiki continues to grow. You will strengthen the finance function through effective controls, scalable processes and a clear understanding of the story behind the figures.
You will lead and develop the Accounting & Reporting team, partner with stakeholders across the organisation and ensure the financial implications of new business initiatives are appropriately captured and accounted for.
What You’ll Do
- Lead the month-end close to ensure accurate, timely and IFRS-compliant accounting.
- Deliver timely monthly, quarterly and annual reporting, translating financial results into clear presentations for the Management Team, Executive Board and investors.
- Ensure compliance with national and local legal, accounting and regulatory requirements, keeping track of existing and emerging legislation and policies.
- Manage relationships with local accountants and external auditors to ensure compliance with local regulations and appropriate accounting.
- Improve financial processes, reporting systems and internal controls to support efficient, accurate and timely reporting as the organisation grows.
- Partner with internal stakeholders on cross-functional projects, ensuring the financial implications of new business initiatives are captured and appropriately accounted for.
- Lead and develop the Accounting & Reporting team, building its capabilities in a continuously changing environment.
What You’ll Bring
- An academic degree in accounting and an RA, CPA or equivalent qualification.
- At least 8 years of successful experience in financial control and accounting within an international company and/or a Big Four accountancy firm.
- Strong knowledge of IFRS and the ability to apply it to accounting and reporting.
- Strong leadership skills, with experience developing teams and strengthening the finance function in a changing environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to communicate effectively with teams, management and other stakeholders.
- A hands-on and flexible working style, with the ability to move between pragmatic execution and conceptual thinking while managing multiple projects and priorities.
- Strong technical proficiency and proven ability to use automation and AI tools to improve efficiency and drive innovation.
How We Work
- Work closely with stakeholders within Finance and across teams such as HR and Tech on initiatives with cross-functional impact.
- We take ownership and work independently while continuing to build and develop a high-performing team.
- We adapt to evolving responsibilities as the organisation grows, taking on additional projects and priorities when needed.
- We Combine hands-on execution with broader conceptual thinking to continuously improve finance processes and ways of working.
Where You’ll Be
This is a hybrid role based in Amsterdam. You will work from our Amsterdam HQ a minimum of 2 days per week.
Why You'll Love Working with Us
- Create a visible impact by working at scale in a global organisation serving millions of customers across 80+ categories. In our flat structure, every role has a broad scope and directly impacts both our customers and the business.
- Learn and grow through our Learning & Development initiatives, including clear development plans and mentorship programmes to support your career progression.
- A culture of connection defines us. We’re a passionate, diverse team of 800+ Catawikians representing 60+ nationalities. We foster an inclusive and queer-friendly environment where everyone is encouraged to bring their full self to work.
- Celebrate life’s moments with us. You’ll receive a €100 Catavoucher when you join, a €50 Catavoucher on your birthday, and an extra day off each year to “Pursue Your Passion”. We also offer additional leave for key work anniversaries and important life events. Benefits may vary by location.
Our Offices and Way of Working
Our vibrant offices in Amsterdam and Lisbon are designed to inspire collaboration. Most Catawikians operate in a hybrid setup, combining office-based and remote work, with a minimum of two days per week in the office, unless a role is explicitly stated as fully remote or fully office-based.
Interested?
Apply with an English CV and Cover Letter. By applying, you agree to Catawiki’s Applicant Privacy Policy. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
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