Controllership Accountant

We are currently seeking a Controllership Accountant to join our team in the Netherlands, supporting financial reporting, statutory compliance, and accounting operations. This role will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure financial accuracy and compliance with Dutch regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare statutory accounts and supporting documentation, liaising with external auditors.
• Supervise and review statutory administration to ensure compliance with financial regulations.
• Prepare and submit CIT (Corporate Income Tax) returns and liaise with tax specialists.
• Prepare quarterly/monthly VAT returns and supporting documentation.
• Compile and submit CBS (Dutch National Bureau of Statistics) reporting (3 reports).
• Prepare equity adjustment schedules (Oracle - Statutory) and related deferred tax journal entries.

Month-End Close & Accounting Operations

• Conduct monthly close analysis of SG&A costs and prepare related accrual accounting journal entries.
• Prepare and review monthly payroll journal entries and payroll tax returns.
• Perform fringe accounting analysis, identifying large variances in fringe % components.
• Ensure proper rate and payroll reconciliation checks.
• Support and oversee annual, sickness, and special leave administration.
• Perform balance sheet account reconciliations for payroll and VAT.
• Reconcile turnover and WIP (Work-in-Progress) accounts with project reports.

Forecasting & Financial Oversight

• Support monthly OCF (Operating Cash Flow) forecasting and provide insights on taxes, payroll, allocations, and sundries.
• Prepare and support quarterly variance reports and completion trackers for CE Finance.
• Provide supervision and coaching on deliverables for GBS/SSC (R2R, P2P, O2C) processes.
• Supervise fixed assets register and review reconciliation with physical assets.
• Conduct internal audit reviews and liaise with auditors.
• Manage operational lease accounting and oversee journal entries.
• Support individual complex transactions and provide assistance to the Area Manager & Finance Supervision Team.