About the position
Hef Associates is looking for an Accountant to join our client's Finance & Accounting team. A great opportunity for an inquisitive financial.
In this role, you will report directly to and work closely with the Finance Manager. This position offers the opportunity to manage the financial administration of the holding company and the Dutch sales organization and contribute directly to the financial health of the company by ensuring timely and accurate accounting processes.
Our client has settled in Amsterdam from abroad and so there is a lot of work to do to organize everything well in this position. An entire finance team will eventually be built up in Amsterdam, which of course creates great opportunities for the future.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable for multiple entities, ensuring payments are in line with liquidity budgets (returns, invoices, entries, card entries).
- Oversee monthly accounting audits to ensure financial records are accurate and suspense accounts are handled correctly.
- In consultation with the finance manager, take care of a number of month-end closing activities.
- Optimize accounts receivable balances through proactive reminders and payment agreements.
- Collaborate on projects for process improvements.
- Manage VAT and CBS returns and perform intercompany reconciliations.
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Required skills and qualifications:
- 2 to 3 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in an international environment.
- Strong understanding of administrative processes, with college level accounting knowledge.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel) and Navision (preferred).
- Experience with international payments is a plus.
- A proactive and independent work ethic, with excellent communication and decision-making skills.
- Languages: Fluent in Dutch and English (both oral and written)
Workplace: Amsterdam
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