Senior GL Accountant

Ready to dive into a dynamic, global accounting adventure? Our EMEA Regional Accounting team is a vibrant crew of 24 energized folks from all walks of life. We keep the financial wheels turning smoothly for 48 entities across the EMEA region. As a Senior Financial Accountant, you'll be the accounting extraordinaire for 4 to 6 entities, juggling US GAAP and local compliance like a pro. Think of it as a double dose of accounting fun! But wait, there's more – you'll also get to stretch your leadership muscles by guiding projects and mentoring our team's rising stars.

Sound intriguing? Then join us in vibrant Amsterdam! Our awesome new campus is buzzing with cool events, and you'll find tons of ways to grow your skills through exciting projects and top-notch training.

B.Responsible:

• Complete the monthly closing process for 4 to 6 entities within the EMEA Region, including preparation of journal entries, accruals, prepayments, intercompany transactions, reconciliation of general ledger accounts, detailed supporting analysis and relevant documentation.
• Review monthly financial results and perform variance analysis on balance sheet and profit and loss accounts during the closing procedures.
• Support the payroll team with monthly processes and review the payroll journals and supporting documentation.
• Work closely with external providers (local accountants and external auditors) to ensure that the organization is compliant with the local regulations.
• Collect, compile, verify, and analyze financial information and prepare reports so that stakeholders have accurate and timely information for making business decisions. These reports may include financial statements and regulatory filings such as VAT and corporate income tax declarations.
• Proactively work to ensure all compliance requirements are met in a timely manner, i.e. various tax filings, statutory and statistical filings and potentially audits.
• In the case of statutory compliance, work with local service providers to facilitate the preparation of annual accounts under local GAAP and
• Identify and participate in initiatives and projects to drive continuous process improvements and innovations.
• Help the team meet and exceed department goals.

B.Senior:

• Be responsible for entities with higher complexity within the region
• Be a driving force for accounting initiatives by leading projects
• Be a resource for other team members by leading team trainings and developing and sharing best practices
• Demonstrate a high level of ownership and drive to achieve aggressive objectives
• Contribute to the development of a tactical approach to achieving short-term business objectives
• Review the work of other team members
• Serve as a point of contact for key stakeholders
• Serves as a subject matter expert within an area of expertise

Please note that this list of duties is not exhaustive and you may be required to complete ad-hoc tasks as requested by your manager.

B.Skilled:

• Desired 4-6 years of relevant accounting experience
• Knowledge of US GAAP/IFRS
• Accounting qualification (e.g. CPA, ACCA, etc) preferred, but not required
• Able to cope with dynamic and high change environment
• Takes a high degree of ownership for responsibilities with a positive attitude
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and multiple stakeholders
• Inquisitive and curious mind, open to new projects
• Eye for continuous process improvement
• Proactive self-starter, resourceful with strong work ethic
• Solution-oriented and result-driven
• Capable of working independently as well as working in a team
• Strong IT experience in financial systems, including SAP, is preferable
• Fluent in spoken and written English