Job Description

Start your journey with us as a Finance Specialist!

Are you passionate about accounting and finance operations? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where you can take ownership and drive compliance? If you're ready to take ownership of country-specific financial activities across Southeast Asia, ensure compliance with statutory requirements, and contribute as a key member of the finance team, this role is for you.

This is why you want to join us as Finance Specialist at Enza Zaden 

• Take ownership of local accounting and finance activities across Southeast Asia, ensuring high-quality delivery and compliance with statutory requirements.
• Act as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders, local authorities, and external advisors for assigned entities within Southeast Asia
• Play a critical role in maintaining compliance with local regulations and strengthening internal control frameworks.

Make a difference as Finance Specialist

• Execute and oversee local accounting and finance activities, including tax, payroll, insurance, compliance, and subsidy management
• Work closely with the Record-to-Report Specialist to ensure smooth delivery of financial processes and accurate statutory entries
• Take ownership of statutory accounting for several entities, including preparation of financial statements in line with statutory standards
• Manage VAT reporting, support corporate income tax processes, and ensure timely submission of local tax returns
• Review and coordinate intercompany balances and frameworks, ensuring that intercompany setups and transfer pricing topics are compliant with group policies and local statutory requirements
• Support and review inventory-related accounting topics, ensuring accurate valuation, reconciliation, and alignment with financial reporting requirements
• Act as a key contact for local authorities, tax authorities, auditors, banks, and legal advisors, etc. representing Enza Zaden externally
• Prepare legal documentation required for statutory compliance (e.g. financial statements, shareholder documentation) and coordinate with auditors
• Manage fixed asset accounting, including asset creation, movements, and reconciliation for statutory reporting
• Monitor changes in local regulations, assess impact, and implement required changes within finance processes
• Ensure a strong control environment by:
  • Maintaining and improving local administrative systems and procedures
  • Implementing, updating, and maintaining internal control frameworks
  • Identifying process improvements and resolving bottlenecks
  • Coordinating internal and external audits
  • Reviewing local contracts and aligning with legal advisors

You report to the Regional Finance Manager (Asia) and collaborate closely with internal stakeholders such as Record-to-Report Specialists, Global Finance Control, Legal, HR, and process teams. You act as a key finance contact towards internal and external stakeholders including tax authorities, government institutions, auditors, and advisors.

What you bring as a future colleague 

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 6–8 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in a multinational environment
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, statutory reporting, and local GAAP and compliance requirements
• Solid experience with VAT and a good understanding of corporate income tax in a multi-country environment
• Experience with inventory accounting and stock-related financial processes is an advantage
• Experience with intercompany accounting and exposure to transfer pricing concepts is an advantage
• Experience managing or coordinating audits and dealing with external authorities
• Familiarity with end-to-end finance processes (e.g. Record-to-Report, Order-to-Cash, Purchase-to-Pay)
• Ability to independently manage local finance activities and stakeholder relationships
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g. D365) and strong Excel skills
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a structured way of working
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage with stakeholders across functions and countries
• Proficient in English (written and spoken)

You recognize yourself in the following

You are detail-oriented, proactive, hands-on, and take ownership of your responsibilities. You are comfortable working independently in a multi-country environment while engaging with regional and global stakeholders. You ensure compliance, drive improvements, and effectively support finance operations across the region.

Enza Zaden as your employer
With more than 3,000 passionate team members across the world, we're on a daily mission to develop the finest vegetable varieties. Our goal? To deliver seeds with that special something: vegetables with better taste, better yields, and better resistance. On our mission to feed the world, we challenge ourselves to gain deeper insights and find the next breakthrough. We grow and innovate together, and everyone’s contribution is valued. Throughout our 86 years, our family values, passion, independence and our focus on innovation have truly set us apart. Over 480 million people eat our vegetables every day, something we are very proud of! Our passion isn't just a trademark; it's our driving force, propelling our rapid growth. If you're ready to explore your potential and thrive in a supportive environment, we welcome you to develop your talents with us. The combination of entrepreneurship, initiative and a healthy dose of determination has made Enza Zaden great and brought us where we are today. Enza Zaden is and always will be in motion: in the past, present and future.