senior accountant

Department: financeEmployment Type: Permanent - Full TimeLocation: Netherlands, VoorschotenReporting To: global manager external reporting & controlDescriptionThe senior accountant will be responsible for accounting, financial reporting and tax filings, Month and quarterly close activities and perform assigned reconciliations. You are an expert in the field of accounting and focus on the internal financial reports. You will be required to apply your problem solving skills and look beyond our existing processes and procedures. You will drive continuous process improvement initiatives and foster a service culture and communications with stakeholders. You are a team player who is helping out other members and giving guidance and training of juniors and peers in their day-to-day tasks, in order to improve the quality of process, controls and reporting.Key ResponsibilitiesDirect, monitor and review the daily accounting function back office and shared administration services departments, which include accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, cash administration and general ledgerWork closely and cooperate with business departments in the collection of financial dataPerform weekly spot checks on P&L and balance sheet performed by shared administration services departments, which include accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, cash administration and general ledgerReport to the Team Lead R2R, highlighting and summaries any bottlenecks Weekly follow-up on pending issues and escalationProvide ad-hoc analyses and summaries of information when requestedPrepare and review local tax filings for several entities; support other tax compliance activities and be in close contact with the Tax ManagerCreate and maintain the balance sheet registerPrepare and review monthly and quarterly reconciliationsRealize accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year-end close processes and the preparation of internal reporting in accordance with local accounting rules Work close with financial controllers to assure month-end closing processes are complete and accurate and serve as a direct point of contact for financial controllers about accounting and internal report queries for assigned entities Ensure that the shared service administration team delivers successfully and continuously improves our process, in line with our accounting strategyDeveloping and training of mediors, juniors and peers in their day-to-day tasks, in order to improve the quality of process, controls and reportingIdentify opportunities for improvements and opportunities for standardizationRecommend new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency and effectiveness of the department and services performedLead in Finance Transformation projects for GL teamQualifications / SkillsBsc or Msc in Finance / Accounting / EconomicsStructured, organized and able to work under pressureKnowledge of Microsoft Business Central 365 is an advantageAn entrepreneurial mindset is important - being proactive, flexible and independent is a mustFluent in English, Dutch or French is a plusLocation:Voorschoten Support Office. Hybrid working is possivle, on average twice a week in the office. No fully remote.What's in it for you?Personal and professional development opportunities and programsLatest tech devices and all the tools you need to be successful in your roleCommuting travel costs covered (by car or public transport)Pension and cycle-to-work scheme Subsidized fresh daily lunches at our support officeFlexible public holidaysEmployee assistance programVaried team days and social events (from food trucks and quizzes at the office to parties on boats)Spacious office in a historic building surrounded by gardensPlease note that we are only able to consider applicants with the right to work in the Netherlands. We won't be able to sponsor Visas for this role.