Back to search.POINTL Professionals - GL Accountant German
| Employment Type: | Permanent |
| Location: | Haarlem - Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, 2011 / HAARLEM |
| Salary: | 55,000 |
| Languages: | English, German |
POINTL Professional Recruiters is located in the area of Amsterdam (Hoofddorp). Our client is an European HQ of an American company in Amsterdam, professional and informal culture. Were currently looking for motivated qualified candidates for the position of GL ACCOUNTANT GERMAN / DEUTSCH
JOB SUMMARY:
Reporting to a GL Team Lead, the Accountant will be responsible for complete, accurate and meaningful financial statements and analysis for several European businesses. This encompasses both internal and external reporting, as well as various business analyses and account reconciliations.
JOB PROFILE:
Financial close
Lead the financial close process for selected European entities across all business areas
Audit and review information from entities that are not on SAP
Analyze and reconcile balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis.
Prepare and post journal entries.
Payroll accounting
Internal reporting
Lead preparation and distribution of internal financial statements
Review of financials with business managers
Quarterly fluctuation analyses
Perform weekly cash flow reporting and forecasting
External reporting
Prepare work papers to assist external auditors and tax advisors
Work with external advisors on annual accounts and company tax return preparation
Preparation of VAT returns and other statutory filings
Processes
Initiate and implement process improvements
Ensure that process documentation is kept up to date. This includes documentation of business models such as rentals and loyalty programs
Projects and collaboration
Work with other areas of the finance organization to achieve common goals
Participate in intra and inter departmental projects
Provide guidance and accounting assistance for personnel in the support organizations
Liaise with Business Managers and finance colleagues in the US on a variety of financial and accounting matters
Assist in the integration of acquisitions
Initiate bank guarantees when required
Follow up on execution of audit responses
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Bachelor's degree with a concentration in Accounting, i.e. HEAO BA or equivalent. 3-9 years of applicable work experience in accounting, preferably within an international company with manufacturing and/or warehousing and distribution activities. Familiar with principles of manufacturing and service accounting.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Fluent in English and German
Ability to work under pressure
Attention to meeting deadlines
Ability to communicate at all levels
Service and customer oriented
Well organized with attention to detail
Team player
JOB SUMMARY:
Reporting to a GL Team Lead, the Accountant will be responsible for complete, accurate and meaningful financial statements and analysis for several European businesses. This encompasses both internal and external reporting, as well as various business analyses and account reconciliations.
JOB PROFILE:
Financial close
Lead the financial close process for selected European entities across all business areas
Audit and review information from entities that are not on SAP
Analyze and reconcile balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis.
Prepare and post journal entries.
Payroll accounting
Internal reporting
Lead preparation and distribution of internal financial statements
Review of financials with business managers
Quarterly fluctuation analyses
Perform weekly cash flow reporting and forecasting
External reporting
Prepare work papers to assist external auditors and tax advisors
Work with external advisors on annual accounts and company tax return preparation
Preparation of VAT returns and other statutory filings
Processes
Initiate and implement process improvements
Ensure that process documentation is kept up to date. This includes documentation of business models such as rentals and loyalty programs
Projects and collaboration
Work with other areas of the finance organization to achieve common goals
Participate in intra and inter departmental projects
Provide guidance and accounting assistance for personnel in the support organizations
Liaise with Business Managers and finance colleagues in the US on a variety of financial and accounting matters
Assist in the integration of acquisitions
Initiate bank guarantees when required
Follow up on execution of audit responses
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Bachelor's degree with a concentration in Accounting, i.e. HEAO BA or equivalent. 3-9 years of applicable work experience in accounting, preferably within an international company with manufacturing and/or warehousing and distribution activities. Familiar with principles of manufacturing and service accounting.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Fluent in English and German
Ability to work under pressure
Attention to meeting deadlines
Ability to communicate at all levels
Service and customer oriented
Well organized with attention to detail
Team player
Due to the nature of this position, the recruiter has requested to restrict applications by location. Only candidates in the Netherlands may apply.
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