Accountant - Amsterdam - ref. b645119

Over onze klant

Our client is a global wholesaler specialising in non-food consumer goods, supplying retailers with a wide range of home, garden, and lifestyle products. Founded in 1937 and headquartered in the Netherlands, the company operates internationally with showrooms, distribution centers, and sourcing offices worldwide.

Functie

As a Financial Accountant, you will manage the financial administration of three to five foreign branches, which act as sales and purchasing agents. You will be part of a financial administration team of 11 colleagues.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing daily financial transactions, including processing bank statements, invoices, payments, cash bookings, and monthly credit card statements.
• Maintaining relationships with local advisors such as accountants, tax consultants, and banks to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Ensuring timely and complete VAT return processing for assigned branches.
• Supporting the accounting of the main operating company, including inter-company (R/C) coordination.
• Preparing annual accounts for assigned subsidiaries in collaboration with local accountants.
• Contributing to the monthly financial reporting process by delivering accurate and complete balance sheets, P&L statements, and supporting specifications for assigned foreign branches.

• You have an MBO/MBA diploma and at least 5-10 years of experience in financial administration.
• You have expertise in managing end-to-end financial processes for individual entities, preferably in an international setting.
• You are proficient in Excel and comfortable handling financial data efficiently.
• You have excellent Dutch and English communication skills, both written and spoken.
• You are results-driven, decisive, and skilled at planning and prioritising tasks effectively.
• You are social, curious, and collegial, with a proactive and hands-on mentality.
• Due to the entrepreneurial work environment, working in the office five days a week is mandatory.

• Opportunity to join a established, international company that take career progression seriously.
• Alongside the salary mentioned above, they have a very enticing benefits package that they will disclose during their interview process.