Senior Accountant

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Maintain general ledger and ensure accurate posting of all journal entries

• Manage the month-end and year-end closing process in coordination with the Finance Controller

• Prepare monthly trial balance, P&L, and balance sheet for the Amsterdam entity

• Support group-level consolidation by providing accurate and timely financials

2. Accounts Payable (AP)

• Verify, record, and process vendor invoices (including cross-border payments)

• Coordinate with Amsterdam operations team and vendors for invoice clarifications and payment follow-up

• Manage vendor ledger and perform monthly reconciliations

• Track payment due dates and ensure timely disbursement as per company policy

3. Accounts Receivable (AR)

• Generate and record client invoices in the system

• Monitor receivables ageing and follow up with Amsterdam team on collections

• Apply receipts against outstanding invoices and resolve discrepancies

• Maintain customer ledger and perform regular reconciliations

4. Bank & Cash Management

• Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations

• Monitor forex transactions and support treasury coordination for fund transfers

• Reconcile petty cash and expense reimbursements if applicable

5. Compliance & Audit Support

• Assist external consultants in VAT filings, corporate tax computations, and other regulatory submissions

• Provide all necessary documentation and schedules for statutory audit

• Ensure books comply with Dutch GAAP and IFRS (as applicable)

• Maintain audit trail and documentation for all transactions

6. Coordination & Communication

• Liaise with Amsterdam-based teams (Operations, HR, Vendors, Clients) for financial data and issue resolution

• Work closely with Dutch auditors, consultants, and banks as needed

• Coordinate with internal Finance Controller for alignment on group policies and reporting timelines

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Commerce (B.Com / M.Com) or CA Inter, or equivalent professional qualification

• 5-10 years of proven experience in accounting, bookkeeping, and independent audit handling (statutory, internal, and tax audits)

• Working knowledge of VAT and GST compliance.

• Strong understanding of TDS regulations and reporting requirements

• Hands-on experience with accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar systems

Key Skills

• Strong expertise in financial accounting, reconciliations, and audit management

• Proven ability to liaise with auditors, prepare audit schedules, and ensure timely closure of audit queries

• Excellent communication and coordination abilities to work across internal teams and with external stakeholders

• High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy in financial reporting

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills