Senior Accountant Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Senior Accountant to join our Accounting team at our client, a well-known leader in the Consumer Goods sector. This innovative and sustainable solutions company is recognized for its commitment to excellence and quality.
The Senior Accountant will report directly to the Accounting Manager and be responsible for overseeing the smooth operation of daily accounting functions. Key responsibilities include:
* Accounting Process Oversight
* Supervising, monitoring, and evaluating the general ledger accounting to ensure timely and complete accounting processes in accordance with laws, regulations, and internal requirements.
* Financial Control Consultation
* Consulting with the Financial Control team on changes in laws and regulations that may impact accounting process requirements.
* Supplier Invoice Processing
* Processing supplier invoices with precision and efficiency.
* Accounts Payable Management
* Maintaining accurate accounts payable records.
* Daily Accounting Activities
* Managing daily accounting activities and enforcing financial controls.
* Supplier Communication
* Communicating with suppliers to ensure smooth transactions.
* Weekly Supplier Payments
* Leading weekly supplier payments via SAP.
* Manual Payments
* Perfectly executing weekly manual payments.
* Closing Procedures
* Assisting with month-end and year-end closings to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
* Audit Support
* Supporting internal and external audits with your expertise.
* Spontaneous Requests
* Confidently handling spontaneous accounting requests from management.
* Accounting Manager Support
* Providing crucial support to the Accounting Manager in various tasks.
To succeed in this role, you will need:
* Education
* A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration.
* Experience
* Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting roles (an experience in a Big 4 firm is a plus).
* Skills
* Excellent Excel skills.
* Language Proficiency
* Fluency both in Dutch and English.
* Ppersonal Qualities
* Strong analytical skills, dedicated and proactive professional.