(Senior) Financial Accountant - #10514867

Kekkilä-BVB is the European leader in horticulture. We provide products and services for professional greenhouse growers, retail, consumers and landscapers to over 100 countries worldwide. We have strong product brands within the professional and consumer growing markets, trading under the names of BVB Substrates, Kekkilä Professional, Brill Substrates, BVB Landscaping, Kekkilä, Hasselfors Garden, Terra Brill, Jardino and Florentus. Together with our customers, we grow for a better future. Kekkilä-BVB is a part of Neova Group. www.kekkila-bvb.com

For our Business Area Central Europe, we are looking for an experienced Senior Financial Accountant

Are you an experienced financial professional with extensive knowledge of accounting, taxation and financial reporting? Are you looking for a challenging role in which you play a crucial role in the financial success of a dynamic company? Then this is your chance to join our international team!

As a Senior Financial Accountant at Kekkilä-BVB, you will work closely with our international Finance and Business Control team to manage record-to-report processes and enforce the Group's accounting policies. You will independently take on complex accounting, tax and business reporting responsibilities, with expertise in record-to-report and indirect taxes for Kekkilä-BVB entities in the Netherlands.

In this growing job and company, you will indirectly contribute to a green and responsible future!

Responsibilities at a glance:

• Support and perform complex accounting, business and tax reporting and compliance-related tasks according to Dutch GAAP framework.
• Work closely with service providers and internal stakeholders to ensure a well-functioning partnership and maintain an effective process network.
• Coordinate and oversee tasks performed by service providers and business processes, especially in the area of indirect taxes, to ensure the accuracy of financial data.
• Oversee compliance with group financial accounting policies and processes, and ensure accuracy, timeliness and completeness of financial information.
• Continuously improve processes, systems and practices in your area of expertise, including participation in development projects and collaboration with IT and other functions to deliver process improvements in line with our reporting/ERP projects.
  
  
  

You will bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field; CPA or similar certification is a plus.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar position, preferably in an international environment. English is the working language within our organization It is therefore of great importance to be proficient in the English language at a business level.
• Thorough knowledge of Dutch GAAP and experience with financial reporting requirements.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Proactive and self-directed working style with the ability to thrive in a rapidly changing environment.
• In addition, you are results-oriented; you see meeting targets as a challenge.
  
  
  

What do you get in return?

If you choose to work at Kekkilä-BVB, we offer you a very challenging job in an international organization. You will join an informal and pleasant working environment with plenty of opportunities for advancement.

In addition, we offer:

• A 12-month contract, with the prospect of a permanent position
• A challenging and dynamic working environment with opportunities for professional growth and development
• A stimulating work culture based on collaboration innovation and continuous improvement
• A competitive salary and attractive fringe benefits such as:
• Non-contributory pension
• 24 holidays
• 8% holiday pay (paid out in May and November)
• Hybrid working
• Possible participation in collectivity of DSW or Zilveren Kruis health insurances
• Possible participation in WIA gap insurance
• A bonus scheme based on our company (and individual) objectives;
• A friendly and active staff association (voluntary);
• And above all, very pleasant colleagues and a Friday afternoon drink in our BvB Café.
  
  

Our core values are "Focus on customer success, Achieving together, Courage to renew and Trust through respect".

Do you recognize yourself in this position, or are you ready for the next step in your career? And can you identify with our core values? Then we would like to receive your motivation and CV!

Do you have any questions about this vacancy? Then these questions can be put to Maarten van Geest ([email protected] ) or in case of questions about the application process, to Mandy Koppendraier ([email protected] ).

Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.