Job Description

Senior Associate

Location: The Hague

Unit: Financial Accounting & Reporting

Department: Europe & Africa

Reporting to the Head of Europe & Africa, Financial Accounting & Reporting, the Senior Associate (General Ledger) is vital to the financial team's operations, contributing to accurate financial reporting and strategic support. This role involves hands-on preparation of reports, data analysis, and collaboration across the organization.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger transactions in line with accounting standards, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare month-end journal vouchers, financial statements, and analyses, with a focus on revenue recognition and finance lease accounting.
• Support timely month-end closes and reporting to stakeholders, including budget forecasts and board papers with accounting insights.
• Collaborate with group teams to gather data for consolidations and ensure consistent financial reporting.
• Assist in audits, statutory reporting, and tax compliance efforts.
• Contribute to process improvements and innovations in financial systems (e.g., IFS), identifying automation opportunities for efficiency.
• Participate in special finance projects, adapting to evolving needs with a hands-on approach.
• Perform ad hoc matters arising and perform other tasks that may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements

• Experience: At least 3 to 7 years of work experience in financial accounting and reporting with a multinational organisation or Big 4 environments; experience in the infrastructure and/or offshore oil and gas space is considered an advantage
• Proven Dutch Entity Expertise: In-depth working knowledge of Dutch GAAP, local accounting principles, and the legal/statutory landscape governing Dutch entities.
• Expertise: Strong analytical and financial reporting skills, with in-depth knowledge of regulatory standards and complex accounting matters.
• Other: High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; capable of handling complex data and crafting impactful presentations.
• Communication: Good communication, presentation and interpersonal skills and the ability to produce well-structured written materials
• Problem Solving: A systematic approach to solve complex problems and solution-oriented thinking with a high attention to detail and big picture view
• Personality: A high degree of self-motivation, ambitious and hands-on, with an entrepreneurial mindset; a good team player with the ability to engage with people and deliver within tight deadlines and in a fast-paced, international environment
• Education: A good degree in accounting, business administration, finance or equivalent from a recognised university and relevant professional qualifications such as RA, RC, ACA, ACCA or equivalent.

How to apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a brief cover letter outlining their motivation and relevant experience via our career page. For any questions regarding the role, candidates may contact Charmaine Oliveiro.