Financial Accountant
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Job Location:
Vianen - Netherlands
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
12 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
For our Finance Benelux team located at our office in Vianen we are looking for a Financial Accountant for 40 hours (Full-time) per week.
About us
Sonova Group with its headquarters based in Stäfa Switzerland is an international leading provider of innovative hearing care solutions. We reach our customers through multiple channels and this diversity allows them to benefit from our wide range of solutions such as hearing aids cochlear implants wireless communication products digital solutions and professional audiological care in a way that best suits their individual needs. The brands Phonak Unitron Advanced Bionics and Sennheiser are all part of the Sonova Group.
We envision a world where everyone enjoys the delight of hearing and therefore lives a life without limitations.
As a Financial Accountant you will manage the companys core financial records preparing journal entries reconciling accounts (like bank AR/AP Provisions) closing monthly/yearly books ensuring financial data accuracy for reports and preparing those statements (balance sheets P&L) analyzing data for insights assisting in preparing budgeting/forecasting ensuring compliance (IFRS) and assisting with audits and tax prep while collaborating with other departments.
Key duties include recording transactions reconciling accounts managing tax compliance reporting on costs revenues and balance reconciliations. Further assist with compliance and process improvements requiring strong attention to detail and analytical skills for financial stability and operational smoothness.
You will be part of the Finance Benelux team and report to the Finance Director Benelux and will be collaborating with the broader scope of the International Sonova organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Journal Entries & Data Entry: Recording daily transactions accruals deferrals and reclassifications.
- Account Reconciliation: Balancing bank accounts balance sheets AR/AP and fixed assets.
- Month/Year-End Close: Supporting the closing process preparing monthly quarterly and annual financial statements (Balance Sheet Income Statement Cash Flow).
- Financial Analysis: Analyzing financial data identifying variances and identify trends.
- Audit & Tax Support: Assisting with internal/external audits and tax preparation. Prepares and files Tax returns such as the VAT return statement and Corporate taxes. Monitoring Tax compliance and assisting with tax-related reporting and audits.
- Interdepartmental Support: Acting as a resource for accounting queries from other departments (Sales Operations Marketing etc.).
- Cash Management: Monitoring cash activities forecasts and reconciliations.
- Compliance: Ensuring adherence to accounting principles (IFRS) and regulations.
- Process Improvement: Suggest ways to reduce costs improve efficiency and implement financial controls.
- Assist with other accounting duties as assigned by the Finance Director.
Profile
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Highly skilled in math accounting and financial processes
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Detail oriented and highly organized
- Skilled in time management and the ability to prioritize tasks
- Solid understanding of IFRS and applicable regulations GAAP is a nice-to-have
- Team player and able to share knowledge with other team members
Profile requirements
- Bachelors degree in accounting finance or related field (masters preferred)
- At least 2 years experience in accounting
- Experience with financial systems / ERP-software and excellent skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint Power BI is a nice-to-have
- Affinity with systems software programs and tools is a pré.
- Fluent in both Dutch and English
- Full-time availability strongly preferred 36 or 32 hours is to be discussed
What we offer
- A salary is in line with market standards and that matches your knowledge and experience
- An attractive package of employee benefits
- 25 vacation days plus the option to earn 4 additional days per year
- A hybrid working model with 60% of your time spent in the office and 40% working remotely
- A culture of innovation
- A wide range of training and development opportunities
For more information about our brands hearing solutions and services please visit:
Key Skills
- SRP systems
- Financial Statement Preparation
- Accounting Software
- Hyperion
- Financial Report Writing
- GAAP
- General Ledger Accounting
- Accounting
- Regulatory Reporting
- Account Reconciliation
- SOX
- Financial Analysis
About Company
Around 25% of the world’s population is living with hearing loss. At Sonova, we envision a world where everyone enjoys the delight of hearing and lives a life without limitations. From hearing aids to cochlear implants to wireless communication, we are committed to offering the most c ... View more
