Accountant / controller a.i.

Michael Page; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is representing an organisation in the FMCG sector, based in Amsterdam, seeking an Accountant/Controller to join their finance team. The role supports a major finance transformation project and requires strong accounting discipline.

The successful candidate will oversee reporting, reconciliations, budgeting and regulatory compliance, while delivering actionable financial insights to drive strategic decisions. Fluent English is essential.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in accounting or finance.
• Proficiency in financial systems and tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in financial data management.
• Knowledge of accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting and analysis.
• Oversee accounting operations, including reconciliations and ledger management.
• Prepare financial statements and support audits as needed.
• Monitor and manage budgets to ensure alignment with organisational goals.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in financial data.
• Collaborate with internal teams to streamline financial processes.
• Provide insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations.

Skills

Accounting/finance knowledge

Financial systems proficiency

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Regulatory knowledge

Fluent English

Education

Accounting or Finance degree

Tools

Financial software/tools

Financial systems software

Job description

• Big international company
• The company is busy with a big finance transformation project.

About Our Client

This position is with an organisation in the FMCG industry, located in Amsterdam.

Job Description

• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting and analysis.
• Oversee accounting operations, including reconciliations and ledger management.
• Prepare financial statements and support audits as needed.
• Monitor and manage budgets to ensure alignment with organisational goals.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in financial data.
• Collaborate with internal teams to streamline financial processes.
• Provide insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Accountant / Controller A.I. should have:

• Relevant qualifications in accounting or finance.
• Proficiency in financial systems and tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in financial data management.
• Knowledge of accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.