senior specialist, accounting (netherlands)

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Job Title:

Senior Specialist - Accounting

Business Group/Department:

Accounting Team

Reports To

Team Lead or Above

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Accounting specialist to join our finance team and provide comprehensive accounting support to our corporate entities in the Netherlands. The ideal candidate will be adapt at operating within the current JDE environment while possessing the agility and willingness to master the new Workday platform once implemented.

Job Description:

General Accounting & Reporting

●        Intercompany Invoicing and accounting. IC Balance confirmation.

●        Cash/Bank Journals and suspense account clearing

●        Reconciliation of Intercompany Accounts Payable as well as communicating with operating companies

●        Perform intercompany reconciliation and settlement processes.

●        Self-Starter and ability to work independently on day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, intercompany receivables, general ledger postings, and bank reconciliations.

●        Support accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes for the corporate entities, adhering to corporate reporting requirements (IFRS).

●        Prepare and post journal entries, ensuring proper classification and documentation.

●        Checking and coding of intercompany Accounts Payable invoices.

●        Assist with the preparation of local tax filings (VAT, corporate income tax support) in coordination with external advisors.

●        Reconcile balance sheet accounts and provide explanations of changes to prior periods.

●        Prepare month end journal entries (accruals and currency revaluations)

●        Perform special analysis when needed for the manager

Compliance and Control

●        Maintain accurate and organized financial records in compliance with company policies and local regulations.

●        Ensure strong internal controls are followed and documented.

●        Support internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.

Report to: Head of Corporate Financial Control and Accounting (may change as per business needs)

Skill set: Attention to detail, solid understanding of accounting & journal ledger concepts including booking of journal/accruals and expertise on account reconciliations. Working knowledge of JDE, Workday or well-known ERP systems. 

Shift: The business support is within the CET time zone and flexibility is needed. The shift is expected to be from 12:00 to 9:00pm India Time and shift flexibility is needed during the month end close/deadline.

Sensitive data access: Yes

Education & Qualifications (Required and Preferred): 

●        Bachelor’s degree in accounting (preferably B. Com)

●        Minimum of 6+ years of experience in Finance & Accounting  

●        Highly proficient in use of Microsoft Excel (advanced or above advanced expertise)

●        Prior knowledge of Randstad operations and systems is an asset

Key Competencies:

●        Demonstrated proficiency with JD Edwards (JDE) is preferred.

●        Prior experience or strong familiarity with Workday Financials or similar cloud-based ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.).

●        Good knowledge and understanding of IFRS.

●        Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required.

●        Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data analysis).

●        Prior exposure in supporting month end closing and reporting

●        Booking of journal entries and booking accruals during month end/quarterly close

●        Expertise in account reconciliation and research on “Open Items”

●        Prior experience of intercompany

●        Ability to work independently under pressure during the month end and quarterly closing

●        Must be a team player with ability to maintain a positive attitude in an extremely fast-paced environment

●        Ability to effectively multi-task and manage multiple projects at once

●        Flexibility is needed as the candidate might need to work for extra during month/quarter/year-end close

●        Self-starter, energetic, enthusiastic and customer service focused

●        Interested in learning and advancing career

●        Ability to work on large data in Microsoft excel

●        Critical and analytical thinking. Problem solving skills, focus on improving processes to eliminate waste.

●        Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Decision Making Authority:

●        Expectation to suggest improvements and optimize repetitive tasks

Supervisory Responsibility:

◻No supervisory responsibility

X Provides guidance, leadership, or training to other employees (no direct supervision)

◻ Directly responsible for supervising non-exempt, clerical, or office administrative personnel

    Directly responsible for supervising exempt, professional, or technical employees

◻ Directly responsible for supervising supervisory/managerial employees

◻ No direct reports but manages a process

Organizational Structure:

Job Title this position reports: Senior accountant

Working Conditions:

Please describe the following work conditions that are generally required to execute the principal duties of this position

Physical surroundings (e.g. office equipment): Office Environment

Adverse working environment (e.g. specify extent of exposure to noise, extreme temperature, dirt, dangerous machinery or other hazardous conditions requiring safety adherence and/or PPE equipment): NA

Physical Effort: (Specify repetitive lifting, bending, stooping, or other physical effort required): NA

Domestic/International Travel: None

Extensive Hours: 40-45/average

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all associated responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions. Randstad reserves the right to change, amend, add, delete and otherwise assign any and all duties, responsibilities and position titles as it deems necessary to meet the needs of the business.

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