Financial Accounting Specialist

Financial Accounting Specialist

Venlo

Vocational Bachelor Permanent Hybrid

Financial Accounting Specialist

Are you disciplined and detail-oriented? Do you derive energy from working in finance? We are currently seeking an individual with several years of experience in an international environment who possesses an ambitious mindset and is eager to grow professionally.

Our client is a global online retailer that is experiencing significant growth and therefore aims to strengthen their team. In this role, you will focus on ensuring clean ledgers, compliant journal entries, reconciled balance sheets, and reliable data feeding into consolidation and reporting.

Does this opportunity spark your interest? Apply now!

Responsibilities Financial Acccounting Specialist

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Oversee and execute the month-end close process. Review work performed by the team in India, resolve issues promptly, and escalate to the Accounting & Reporting Manager when necessary;
  • Ensure accurate recording of intercompany transactions. Perform regular checks on intercompany accounts and execute matching procedures to maintain data integrity;
  • Work with Jedox (consolidation system) to ensure the data is accurate. Prepare variance analyses, identify irregularities, and provide clear explanations for these;
  • Prepare audit-ready schedules including draft financial statements, reconciliations, and supporting documentation, including intercompany evidence. Respond to auditor requests in a timely and professional manner;
  • Utilize ERP (SAP), consolidation tools (Jedox), BI dashboards (Looker), and reconciliation tools. Contribute to process improvements and system enhancements to increase efficiency and accuracy.

Requirements Financial Accounting Specialist

  • Minimum 4 years of accounting experience in a multi-entity or multinational environment;
  • Strong understanding of bookkeeping, month-end close, and intercompany flows;
  • Working knowledge of IFRS or local GAAP;
  • Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and medium-to-advanced Excel skills;
  • Able to apply accounting policies in practical scenarios;
  • Strong documentation, discipline, and attention to detail;

The Offer Financial Accounting Specialist

This is a hybrid permanent role in Venlo, with great benefits including:

  • A competitive monthly salary between €3500-€4200 based upon a 40 hour workweek;
  • Generous vacation policy with 25 days, plus the option to buy 10 additional days;
  • 8% holiday allowance;
  • Fully paid non-contributory pension plan;
  • Net travel and remote work allowances to support employee expenses;
  • Flexible hybrid work model combining remote work and in-office days;
  • Laptop and phone provided by the employer;
  • Positive work environment with high employee satisfaction.

How we'll proceed. Within four working days we will let you know if you qualify for the position. We will schedule an introductory interview, either digitally or in-person. During this interview we will inform you as fully as possible about the vacancy, the company and the following steps in the procedure. After consulting with you, we will introduce you to our client and then continue to guide you through the application process. The Independent Recruiters Group has a large team of specialized recruiters. Each recruiter has a strong focus on their own area of expertise. This makes them the ideal sparring partner for both the candidate and the client

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What happens next?

1
Application submitted.

You have successfully submitted your application. Please make sure to include all the necessary documents and information.

2
Selection and Evaluation

Our team will thoroughly review your application, taking into consideration your qualifications and experience. Based on this evaluation, we will proceed to invite you for a (digital) interview with one of our recruiters. This interview aims to gain further insights into your background, skills, and motivation.

3
Introduction to Client

Following our consultation with you, we will facilitate an introduction between you and our client. Depending on the client's requirements, there may be one or more interviews, along with the possibility of an assessment, to further evaluate your suitability for the position.

4
Offer and accepting

If the client/principal decides to offer you the job, you will receive a formal offer. It is up to you to accept this offer. If you accept the offer, we will arrange further financial processing and ensure everything is in place for your new position.

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