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Country: Netherlands
City: Amsterdam
Req ID: 516845
Job Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Seniority Level: Mid-Senior Level

About CRH

We are CRH, and we are committed to contributing to a more resilient and sustainable built environment. We understand the wider impact our businesses can make in supporting human activity. We continue to do this through the delivery of unique, superior building materials and products for use in road and critical utility infrastructure, commercial building projects and outdoor living solutions.

CRH (NYSE: CRH, LSE: CRH) is the leading provider of building materials solutions that build, connect and improve our world. Employing c.78,500 people at c.3,390 operating locations in 28 countries, CRH has market leadership positions in both North America and Europe. As the essential partner for transportation and critical utility infrastructure projects, complex non-residential construction and outdoor living solutions, CRH’s unique offering of materials, products and value-added services helps to deliver a more resilient and sustainable built environment. The company is ranked among sector leaders by Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) rating agencies. A Fortune 500 company, CRH’s shares are listed on the NYSE and LSE.

Without you noticing our products, we are everywhere you live, work, and relax.

Our project portfolio includes some of the most sustainable and cutting‑edge building projects around the world. Think of the asphalt on the Silverstone Grand Prix Circuit, the Paris Metro Rail project, but also the Louis Vuitton Museum in Paris, parts of the Burj Khalifa, and the Kennedy Space Centre.

Learn more about us through the following Link .

Our Team

The CARA team acts as a financial service centre for the Amsterdam Head Office divisions and functions. We play a central role within the wider finance organisation and are responsible for the AP/AR processes, VAT compliance, payroll review, financial reporting for our legal holding entities on a global scale, and provide parent company services and funding for CRH group companies all over the world. We work in close collaboration with the CRH Legal, Tax, HR Operations, Risk & Compliance and Group Treasury teams.

About the Role

As the Accounting Lead in the CARA team, you will oversee the financial cycles of CRH Nederland B.V., being responsible for GL accounting, monthly, interim and year‑end group reporting. You act as a hands‑on accountant/business partner for internal senior stakeholders in relation to the accurate and timely reporting, budget development and monitoring, cost allocation and forecasting of corporate costs. The candidate is a skilled financial professional with an understanding of financial consolidation processes, corporate accounting, compliance and affinity with US GAAP / IFRS. Leading a team (AP/AR officers, senior accountant, finance graduate), you play a pivotal role in ensuring continuous improvement in the accounting, reporting and AP/AR processes in CRH Nederland, taking responsibility for timely and accurate payment execution and cash collection, and being the lead accountant/business partner in the month‑end close processes of the Europe IT division and the various International Solutions’ divisions and clusters (outlay packs) in Amsterdam. As an operational team player, the Accounting Lead deals with multiple stakeholders, motivates and connects people, and drives innovation in the world of accounting & reporting.

Key tasks and responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Manage and coach a team of four professionals, ensuring high levels of engagement, performance and continuous learning. Provide backup support with hands‑on mentality
• Prepare monthly management accounts, forecasts and annual budget including reporting to Group
• Prepare quarterly financial accounts to Group, in line with US GAAP / IFRS and Group standards
• Be the main point of contact for the IT Finance and divisional and cluster business controllers, be responsible for the monthly general ledger accounting & reporting of the outlay packs as well as ad‑hoc queries
• Be the main point of contact for the Head of Procurement Corporate HQ Amsterdam regarding the handling of purchase invoices, cost centre set up and procuration schedule
• Prepare meaningful monthly analysis of costs and other information to budget holders and senior stakeholders
• Monitor and be responsible for the employee costs recharges, following Group Finance policies and SO X regulation
• Maintain an appropriate control environment. Responsible for accurate and timely payments
• Take a leading role on continuous process improvement to enhance information needs, including further exploiting ERP system potential (AFAS) and contributing to an effective and efficient purchase‑to‑pay process

Your profile

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance or Accounting. A professional certification such as RA, ACCA or equivalent is strongly preferred.3+ years PQE of related accounting experience, preferably in an corporate / international setting
• Hands‑on mentality with an eye for detail
• A solid understanding of accounting practices and principles, especially US GAAP / IFRS
• Strong Excel skills, and analytical and problem‑solving skills; affinity with ERP. AFAS experience is a plus
• Ability to develop strong relationships and to work with teams across different cultures
• Excellent time management skills in order to meet strict deadlines and manage priorities
• Excellent verbal and written English skills, Dutch is a plus

What CRH Offers You

A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

Highly competitive salary package

Comprehensive secondary benefits

Significant contribution to your pension plan

Health and wellness programs, including an on‑site gym and fitness classes

Excellent opportunities to develop and progress with a global organization

Connect your future to CRH

We are curious to learn more about you. At CRH, we believe our mutual differences contribute to the healthy, productive, and enjoyable workspace we create. Please introduce yourself and send us your application.

Is this role not for you, but do you know someone who would love to join the team? Please let us know!

CRH finds it important that vacancies are shared to individuals that may find them interesting and/or could be suitable for the role

Please contact our recruitment team at careers@crh.com.

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Benefits/perks listed above may vary depending on the nature of the employment with CRH and the country where you work.

Please note that we cannot accept any applications submitted through email for GDPR purposes. Candidates must apply through our job portal.

We do not accept candidate introductions for this position from recruitment agencies, unless you have been instructed to do so by our recruitment team.

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