Financial Accountant GL & Tax

Key Responsibilities:

General Ledger and Financial Reporting

• General Ledger Management: Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts across multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with local GAAP and Dutch GAAP.

• Month- and Year-End Closings: Lead month-end and year-end closing processes, including preparing journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial statements.

• Statutory Reporting: Prepare and file statutory financial statements for all entities, ensuring compliance with local regulations and liaising with external auditors.

• Intercompany Transactions: Oversee intercompany transactions and reconciliations, ensuring balances are aligned at all times.

VAT and Tax Compliance

• VAT Accounting: Prepare and file VAT returns for all entities, ensuring compliance with local VAT regulations and timely submissions.

• Other Tax Filings: Prepare and file corporate income tax returns and other tax filings (e.g., property tax, energy tax, etc.) in accordance with local laws.

Payroll and Employee Benefits Accounting

• Payroll Accounting: Ensure accurate recording of salaries, bonuses, and other compensation-related expenses.

• Employee Benefits: Manage accounting for employee benefits, including pensions, health insurance, and other fringe benefits, ensuring compliance with local regulations.

• Accruals: Record accruals for employee-related expenses, including bonuses and vacation entitlements.

Functional Leadership and Stakeholder Collaboration

• Functional Leadership: Provide functional leadership to local finance staff in each country, ensuring adherence to standardized processes and best practices in general ledger accounting, VAT & tax compliance, and employee benefits accounting.

• Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of financial operations.

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with local finance teams, auditors, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless financial operations.