Dirk De Ruijter
About Dirk De Ruijter
Dirk De Ruijter is a Senior Financial Accountant with over 30 years of experience in the accounting field. He has held various positions in notable companies and has expertise in Dutch GAAP and accounting software.
Current Role at Vistra
Dirk De Ruijter serves as a Senior Financial Accountant at Vistra, a position he has held since 2022. He is based in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Nederland. In this role, he is responsible for various accounting functions, leveraging his extensive experience in the field. His tenure at Vistra follows a previous role as an Interim Senior Financial Accountmanager at the same company from 2019 to 2020.
Previous Experience in Accounting
Dirk De Ruijter has a diverse background in accounting, having worked in various capacities across multiple organizations. He was an Interim Consultant for Investment Accounting at Mileway for three months in 2021. Prior to that, he served as a Senior Relationship Manager at Intertrust Group in Luxembourg from 2020 to 2021. His experience also includes roles at A. de Jong Groep, TMF Group, Triodos Bank, and Citco Nederland B.V., where he held positions ranging from Senior Accountant to Interim Financial Accountant.
Education and Expertise
Dirk De Ruijter has a solid educational foundation in economics and law. He studied at Instituut Praehep, where he achieved a Bachelor's degree from 1993 to 1998. Additionally, he attended Open Universiteit, earning a Propedeuse in Nederlands Recht from 2001 to 2006. His expertise includes proficiency in accounting software such as Exact Globe, MS Office, MS Dynamics, Caseware, Viewpoint, and Millogic. He specializes in Dutch GAAP and the preparation of audit files.
Freelance Consulting Business
Dirk De Ruijter established his freelance consulting business, DRFD, on October 1, 2016. This venture allows him to leverage his extensive experience in accounting and consulting, providing tailored services to clients in need of financial expertise. His background in various accounting roles enhances his ability to offer valuable insights and solutions.
Longstanding Career in Accounting
With over 30 years of experience in the accounting field, Dirk De Ruijter has held numerous roles, including assistant controller and supervisor accounting. His career began at TMF Group, where he worked for 18 years in various positions, including Senior Accountant and Supervisor Accounting. His extensive experience encompasses general ledger accounting and the preparation of annual reports, showcasing his comprehensive knowledge in the accounting domain.