Financial Accounting & Reporting Specialist

Our client, a globally recognised energy corporation with a strong international presence, is currently seeking a Financial Accounting & Reporting Specialist to join their dynamic, multicultural and multilingual team in The Hague, reporting to the Head of Group Financial Accounting and Reporting.

Job Profile for Financial Accounting & Reporting Specialist

Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Coordinate the end-of-month financial closing and maintain documentation and analysis for audit and compliance purposes
• Prepare auditor-reviewed quarterly consolidated financials for the group of entities under a mandate
• Prepare the statutory financial statements of multiple entities and perform the full consolidation of subsidiaries and branch activities as applicable in conformity with applicable standards
• Prepare the Director’s Report and coordinate the collection of required information from the internal stakeholders
• Manage the audit of multiple entities with external auditors and local management of respective entities
• Support periodic preparation of financial and management reporting to management and stakeholders at the parent company
• Align with the Tax Unit for tax compliance activities, support the maintenance of the Tax Control Framework and ensure external compliance with the Chamber of Commerce and Tax Reporting
• Collaborate and coordinate with other Finance teams in relation to end-of-month financial closing processes (i.e. Treasury, Business Planning and Performance Management, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, GRC)
• Maintain the General Ledger and Chart of Accounts and manage changes in line with company policy
• Perform GL reconciliations and intercompany balance reconciliations, and carry out internal controls self-testing
• Prepare CBS reporting documentation and coordinate the monthly and quarterly reports in line with the timeline
• Perform technical accounting analysis and develop memos to document and support informed decision-making
• Recommend and implement changes to existing Accounting and Reporting guidelines and policies, and develop new ones
• Initiate automation using new solutions to gain efficiency in financial accounting and reporting processes
• Advise the Head of Group Financial Accounting and Reporting on complex accounting and finance issues
• Maintain Internal Control documentation and ensure compliance with regulatory reporting requirements in local jurisdictions

Candidate Profile for Financial Accounting & Reporting Specialist

• Must be fluent in English, both written and spoken. Knowledge of the Dutch language is a plus
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics or a related field. A post-graduate title such as CPA, ACCA or RA is a plus
• 6-9 years of progressive work experience in technical accounting, reporting, consolidation, financial statement preparation and external audit coordination
• A combination of Big 4 and industry experience is a must
• Strong understanding and application of IFRS standards
• In-depth knowledge of SAP, S/4HANA in particular, and SAP Central Finance
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office and advanced skills in Excel. Experience with BPC is a plus
• Able to work independently with minimal guidance and act as a resource for colleagues with less experience
• Good communication and problem-solving skills

What Our Client Offers

• 24 holidays per annum
• Every 10th day is off
• Subsidised canteen
• Full travel costs reimbursement
• Health insurance allowance of €70 per month
• Bike lease scheme

Please note: Candidates may be required to present references and diplomas, and have a background check done as a part of the Blue Lynx recruitment procedure.

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