Accountant

Nivoda; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 40.000 - 70.000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a meticulous GL Accountant to join their dynamic Finance Team in Amsterdam. This pivotal role ensures the integrity of financial records, supports business growth, and enhances compliance. You will engage in a mix of core accounting tasks, including maintaining the general ledger, preparing journal entries, and leading month-end closes. With a focus on accuracy and collaboration, you will contribute to innovative projects and process improvements in a fast-paced environment. Join a company experiencing remarkable growth and be part of a team that values autonomy and flexibility.

Benefits

Unlimited Holiday

Hybrid Working Environment

Flexible Working Policies

High-Trust Culture

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in GL, Audit, or Financial Accounting roles.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles, IFRS knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the accuracy of the general ledger across EMEA.
• Lead and support month-end close activities and reconciliations.
• Collaborate with teams to improve accounting processes.

Skills

Accounting Principles

Financial Reporting

Excel

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Tools

NetSuite

ERP Systems

Job description

Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Department: Finance & Reporting

Kindly note that we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

About The Role

We’re looking for a meticulous and proactive GL Accountant to join our growing Finance Team in Amsterdam. This role is central to the integrity of our financial records, ensuring accurate reporting, strong controls, and seamless month-end closings. You’ll work cross-functionally with our Financial Operations team, playing a key part in supporting business growth and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and maintain the accuracy of the general ledger across the EMEA regions
• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, reclasses, and adjustments
• Lead and support month-end close activities, ensuring deadlines are met and balances are reconciled
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate variances Assist with intercompany transactions and reconciliations
• Work closely with external auditors during quarterly and annual audits, providing timely documentation and responses
• Support tax filings and compliance, including VAT reconciliations
• Collaborate with other teams to improve accounting processes and automation
• Assist in implementing and documenting new accounting policies, controls, or tools
• Maintain accuracy of fixed assets, prepaid expenses, and accruals
• Contribute to ad hoc projects, such as system implementations or process reviews
  
  

What You'll Be Doing Day-to-Day

Your week will be a mix of core accounting work and collaboration with various teams. Here's what a typical day or week could look like:

Daily Tasks

• Review and capture invoices
• Review and post incoming journal entries
• Check the bank statements and match transactions
• Communicate with FinOps to understand unusual entries or missing documentation
• Monitor the GL dashboard for pending reconciliations or open items
• Check for any unusual transactions and investigate discrepancies
  
  

Weekly Tasks

• Reconcile key balance sheet accounts
• Follow up with other departments on pending approvals or documentation
• Support intercompany recharges and related postings
• Update the GL tracker and close checklists
• Prepare reports for management as needed
  
  

Monthly/Quarterly Tasks

• Assist with a set of month-end close tasks
• Ensure all accruals and prepayments are up to date
• Run NetSuite reports, perform checks, and submit draft financials
• Support the audit process with schedules and explanations
• Review P&L fluctuations and investigate variances
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 1–3 years of experience in a GL, Audit, or Financial Accounting role
• Solid understanding of accounting principles (IFRS knowledge is a plus)
• Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred)
• Strong Excel skills and an eye for detail
• Fluent in English;
• Organised, deadline-driven, and a proactive communicator
  
  

What We Offer

• A high-impact role at a company scaling at 100% YoY growth.
• AI-driven product innovation, with opportunities to lead the industry
• Hybrid and flexible working environment with remote-friendly policies.
• Unlimited holiday and a high-trust, high-autonomy culture.
  
  

Why Join Nivoda?

We are an extremely fast-growing B2B marketplace, changing how the global jewellery industry operates. As Head of Treasury you will be at the forefront of solving industry-defining technical challenges, ensuring Nivoda becomes the most trusted, efficient, and scalable jewellery marketplace worldwide."