Accountant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Netherlands.

📋 Description

• Report directly to the Controller while collaborating with the Senior Director of Finance and the Head of Finance.

• Execute financial period closing activities and perform intricate journal entries and accounting analyses.

• Conduct thorough balance sheet analysis and reviews, which include account reconciliations.

• Follow up with vendors and suppliers regarding missing invoices and take responsibility for cost accruals during the P&L review.

• Reconcile transactions between intercompany accounts.

• Prepare financial KPIs and verify their accuracy.

• Create ad-hoc performance analyses and management reports.

• Conduct monthly variance analysis comparing actual results to planned figures, budgets, or forecasts.

• Prepare and manage payroll tax returns, VAT returns, and intra-community (ICP) declarations for local entities.

• Lead annual statutory audits, oversee yearly financial statement closings, tax filings, and meet ad-hoc compliance requirements.

• Process payments and bank transfers, ensuring that all approvals are in place.

• Maintain and enforce key controls and procedures, implementing them where necessary.

• Assist the Head of Finance in supervising AP/AR analysts, including reviewing their work, providing coaching, and facilitating onboarding.

• Oversee and support the team to ensure timely delivery of tasks.

• Engage in special projects as needed.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.

• Experience working with multiple currencies and entities.

• Proven expertise in the principles and practices of accrual accounting.

• Practical experience with Dutch GAAP.

• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel.

• Fluency in English is essential.

• Must reside in and possess the right to work in the Netherlands (visa sponsorship is not available).

• Proficiency in Dutch, experience with NetSuite, and a professional qualification in bookkeeping and/or accounting are considered advantageous.

• Knowledge of German or French is also viewed as a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

• Collaborative and supportive work environment.

• Flexible working arrangements.