GL Accountant

For the Corporate Accounting team, we are looking for an enthusiastic General Ledger Accountant. This part of the Corporate Accounting team is focused on month end closing. The focus of this position is to make sure the accurate and timely accounting of these processes. Your critical mindset, ability to multi-task and excellent technical accounting knowledge help you to accomplish this.
SAP, project related experience and ability to work with cross-functional teams is preferable. You will report to the Controller and work closely together with other (Finance) departments in our Amsterdam office.

Responsibilities

• Maintain part of the general ledger of multiple entities;

• Closely involved in month end process including preparation and review of journal entries, accruals, reconciliation of general ledger accounts and detailed
  supporting analysis and relevant documentation;

• Preparation of monthly closing reports in accordance with US GAAP;

• Review of own accounting work and that of others;

• Proactive communication of potential issues to the Controller;

• Actively drive continuous process improvements and innovations

• Assist and support in coordinating statutory and SOx audits;

• Help the team to meet and exceed the department goals;

• Managing ad hoc accounting and operational assignments;

Qualifications

• 2+ years of (general ledger) accounting experience within SSC environment;

• Relevant accounting degree as for example SPD, ACCA or Bachelor Accounting level;

• Being able to cope with dynamic and high change environment;

• Critical and able to deal with complex accounting reconciliation;

• Excellent communication skills;

• Enthusiastic, proactive and full of initiatives;

• Can do mentality;

• Creative and critical thinker;

• Accurate and analytical, responsible and take ownership;

• Strong IT experience in financial systems, including SAP, is preferable;

• Ambitious and inquisitive attitude

• Fluent in spoken and written English