Are you an experienced and detail-oriented finance professional who excels in an international setting? We are seeking a Holding Accountant (m/f/x) in Amsterdam to support key financial operations and ensure compliance and efficiency within the holding entity of a global organization. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to manage financial transactions, oversee payroll operations, ensure regulatory adherence, and deliver strategic financial insights to senior management.
About the Company
Our client is an established, globally active organization structured around multiple regional and group holdings. The entity you will work with serves as the central hub for financial governance and reporting, supporting operations across multiple international markets. The company prioritizes innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence, though its name shall remain confidential for the time being. If you value accuracy and thrive in a dynamic environment, this role will be an exciting opportunity to make an impact.
Your Key Responsibilities as an Holding Accountant
- Daily and Monthly Operations
- Process financial transactions, including purchase orders, invoices, payments, and bank movements, and perform bi-monthly payment runs.
- Coordinate payroll processing for group operations across multiple countries.
- Month-End Closing
- Organize monthly closing activities in collaboration with the Head of Group Control and Consolidation.
- Manage full accounting processes, including P&L statements, balance sheets, and invoice recording.
- Conduct variance analyses (e.g., year-over-year, monthly comparisons, and budget deviations) in partnership with external consultants.
- Reporting and Analysis
- Prepare monthly financial reports, comparing actual results against budgets and prior periods.
- Develop operational KPIs and cash flow summaries for senior stakeholders.
- Contribute to ESG (environmental, social, and governance) reporting.
- Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
- Support planning, forecasting, and cash flow reporting for the holding entity in collaboration with the Treasury team.
- Tax Compliance
- Manage tax payments, deadlines, and adherence to local laws, supported by external advisors.
- Facilitate tax accounting tasks, prepare tax returns, and review computations as needed.
- Audit Coordination
- Ensure proper auditing of the financial entity in collaboration with external auditors.
- Oversee and coordinate audit processes with PwC, serving as the key liaison for holding audits.
Job Requirements
- 5-7 years of experience in control/accounting roles.
- A master's degree in finance, business economics, or accounting.
- Strong expertise in IFRS accounting standards.
- Proven skills in project and change management.
- Excellent English communication skills (both oral and written); Dutch language knowledge is preferred.
- Ability to build and sustain multi-functional professional networks.
What Is Offered
- Competitive salary range of €80,000-€100,000 per year, depending on experience and educational background (based on a 40-hour work week).
- Opportunity to work in an international, innovative, and dynamic environment in Amsterdam.
- Become part of a collaborative and fast-growing organization with room for personal and professional growth.
- Work in a strategic finance role with high visibility to senior leadership teams.
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