We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our finance team. This individual will play a critical role in managing the company’s financial processes, ensuring accuracy, and providing valuable insights to support strategic decision-making. The Senior Accountant will oversee a range of accounting activities, including financial reporting, month-end and year-end close, reconciliations, audit support, and compliance with regulatory standards.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
Financial Reporting and Analysis:
- Prepare and review financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
- Analyze variances and trends in financial data and provide insights to support management decisions.
Month-End and Year-End Close:
- Lead and coordinate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
- Preparation and entry of monthly journal entries relating to billing, payroll, bank entries, staff expenses and accruals.
- Responsible for accurate month end close, including balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany charges, allocations, depreciations & amortizations (the latter for UK, DE & FR only).
- Prepare bank reconciliations for UK, DE & FR
- Local Tax & VAT compliance (UK, DE, IT & FR)
General Ledger Management:
Maintain and review the general ledger to ensure accurate classification of transactions.
Reconcile complex accounts, resolve discrepancies, and ensure accuracy in financial records.
Budgeting and Forecasting Support:
- Assist in the preparation and analysis of the company’s annual budget and periodic forecasts.
- Collaborate with various departments to understand budget variances and support business planning.
- Preparation and commentary of complete and explained month end Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash flow statements.
- Discuss departmental P&L’s, variances, trends, concerns with Business
- Assist in Budget & Forecast activities. (OPEX)
Audit and Compliance:
- Support internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and ensuring timely responses.
- Ensure compliance with local GAAP & US GAAP and other regulatory standards.
- Support in BV audit, own local audits.
Process Improvement:
- Identify and implement improvements in accounting processes and controls.
- Automate routine processes and enhance efficiencies in reporting and documentation.
- Support in ERP system migration project
Assist with training on accounting procedures, systems, and standards.
SKILLS, EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE
BA or MA in Finance and 8+ years' experience in similar role
Self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
Experience with multiple international entities
Experience with system migrations.
Good verbal and written communication skills in English; Ability to speak & read Dutch and/or German is a plus but not essential.