Senior Specialist, Accounting

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Every year, we help hundreds of thousands of people find rewarding jobs in the ever-changing world of work. We understand the importance of a job in peoples lifes and we want to help them find work that feels good. And we'll help them continue to grow as their needs and ambitions change. At Randstad, our value comes from our people and that is why we put them first. We are proud of our learning culture and career architecture framework that encourages ours team to develop both personally and professionally. We believe that talent grows when presented with opportunity and this is why we encourage our people to think beyond their role. We have created a culture that enables talent to flourish, encouraging entrepreneurship, fostering team spirit, and continually building mutual trust. Job Title: Senior Specialist - Accounting Business Group/Department: Accounting Team Reports To Team Lead or Above Position Overview: We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Accounting specialist to join our finance team and provide comprehensive accounting support to our corporate entities in the Netherlands. The ideal candidate will be adapt at operating within the current JDE environment while possessing the agility and willingness to master the new Workday platform once implemented. Job Description: General Accounting & Reporting ● Intercompany Invoicing and accounting. IC Balance confirmation. ● Cash/Bank Journals and suspense account clearing ● Reconciliation of Intercompany Accounts Payable as well as communicating with operating companies ● Perform intercompany reconciliation and settlement processes. ● Self-Starter and ability to work independently on day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, intercompany receivables, general ledger postings, and bank reconciliations. ● Support accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes for the corporate entities, adhering to corporate reporting requirements (IFRS). ● Prepare and post journal entries, ensuring proper classification and documentation. ● Checking and coding of intercompany Accounts Payable invoices. ● Assist with the preparation of local tax filings (VAT, corporate income tax support) in coordination with external advisors. ● Reconcile balance sheet accounts and provide explanations of changes to prior periods. ● Prepare month end journal entries (accruals and currency revaluations) ● Perform special analysis when needed for the manager Compliance and Control ● Maintain accurate and organized financial records in compliance with company policies and local regulations. ● Ensure strong internal controls are followed and documented. ● Support internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries. Report to : Head of Corporate Financial Control and Accounting (may change as per business needs) Skill set : Attention to detail, solid understanding of accounting & journal ledger concepts including booking of journal/accruals and expertise on account reconciliations. Working knowledge of JDE, Workday or well-known ERP systems. Shift : The business support is within the CET time zone and flexibility is needed. The shift is expected to be from 12:00 to 9:00pm India Time and shift flexibility is needed during the month end close/deadline. Sensitive data access : Yes Education & Qualifications (Required and Preferred): ● Bachelor's degree in accounting (preferably B. Com) ● Minimum of 6+ years of experience in Finance & Accounting ● Highly proficient in use of Microsoft Excel (advanced or above advanced expertise) ● Prior knowledge of Randstad operations and systems is an asset Key Competencies: ● Demonstrated proficiency with JD Edwards (JDE) is preferred. ● Prior experience or strong familiarity with Workday Financials or similar cloud-based ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.). ● Good knowledge and understanding of IFRS. ● Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required. ● Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data analysis). ● Prior exposure in supporting month end closing and reporting ● Booking of journal entries and booking accruals during month end/quarterly close ● Expertise in account reconciliation and research on "Open Items" ● Prior experience of intercompany ● Ability to work independently under pressure during the month end and quarterly closing ● Must be a team player with ability to maintain a positive attitude in an extremely fast-paced environment ● Ability to effectively multi-task and manage multiple projects at once ● Flexibility is needed as the candidate might need to work for extra during month/quarter/year-end close ● Self-starter, energetic, enthusiastic and customer service focused ● Interested in learning and advancing career ● Ability to work on large data in Microsoft excel ● C ritical and analytical thinking. P roblem solving skills, focus on improving processes to eliminate waste. ● Strong written and v

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