Senior Financial Accountant
On behalf of a fast-growing European fintech company, we are looking for a hands-on and proactive Senior Accountant.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with IFRS and Dutch GAAP.
- Lead month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Manage general ledger activities, reconciliations, and journal entries.
- Collaborate with external auditors and tax advisors during audits and filings.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities.
- Ensure compliance with local tax regulations and financial reporting standards.
- Drive process improvements and automation within the finance function.
- Take ownership of accounting operations and contribute to strategic financial decisions
- Work cross-functionally with teams such as Legal, Operations, and Product to support business initiatives.
Requirements
- 4+ years of experience in accounting or a similar financial role.
- Strong knowledge of IFRS and Dutch GAAP.
- Post-accountancy qualification preferred (e.g. ACCA, RA, CPA).
- Proven ability to work independently and take initiative.
- Detail-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
- Experience in a fast-paced or scale-up environment is a plus.
- Fluent in English; Dutch is a bonus.
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