About the job
The accountancy sector is large, dynamic, and significantly impacts millions of Dutch citizens. Reliable annual accounts are essential for crucial economic decisions. The sector is in constant flux due to developments such as private equity involvement, mergers, digitization, and new legislation. This creates new risks and shifts responsibilities, necessitating vigilant supervision over the quality of statutory audits, the quality control system, and the behavior and culture within accounting organizations.
In this pivotal role, you will oversee the accountancy sector, tackling complex supervisory issues and identifying risks. You will synthesize insights from interviews, file reviews, data analysis, and on-site investigations. Collaborating with colleagues, you will determine the best approach, whether it be engaging in dialogue, organizing roundtables, or enforcing formal actions when necessary. You will connect individual cases with broader sector patterns, maintaining awareness of sector developments and their implications for oversight.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct investigations at accounting organizations and assess completed statutory audits.
- Identify and analyze risks based on signals, reports, legislative changes, trends, and supervisory objectives.
- Maintain communication with accounting organizations and relevant stakeholders such as the NBA and SRA.
- Collaborate with colleagues from various disciplines.
- Contribute to the ongoing development of our supervisory practices.
Department Overview:
You will be part of the Quality Accountancy Audit and Reporting (KAV) department, the largest department at AFM, comprising around 100 colleagues from diverse fields, including accountants, lawyers, data analysts, behavioral experts, and policy advisors. This combination of perspectives enhances the effectiveness of our supervision. Together, we oversee approximately 236 accounting organizations and the financial reporting of publicly traded companies.