Assistant Financial Controller

Bertelsmann; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

25 vacation days

Extra leave options

Company laptop and phone

Pension scheme

Travel allowance

Employee Benefits @ Work programme

Gym membership discount

Bicycle scheme

Staff association

Job summary

Bertelsmann Netherlands is seeking an Assistant Financial Controller to join the Shared Service Center in Gennep. You will oversee financial administration for one or more entities, ensuring accuracy of data, meaningful reporting, and ongoing process improvement.

You will work with SAP daily, collaborate with a team of finance professionals, and report to the Manager Business Administration. The role combines accounting, reporting and taxation responsibilities across diverse entities within the

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in financial administration or accounting.
• Proficient in MS Excel; SAP experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Dutch tax legislation and regulations.
• Fluent in Dutch and English.

Responsibilities

• Manage general ledger, reconciliations, and month/quarter/year-end closings.
• Prepare and analyse management reports and statutory statements.
• Ensure tax compliance under Dutch law.
• Identify process improvements and optimize financial workflows.

Skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

Ready for a role where you do more than maintain financial records and truly take control of the financial health of multiple businesses? In this position, you will work at the intersection of accounting, reporting and taxation, making a direct impact across various entities.

As an Assistant Financial Controller at Bertelsmann Netherlands, you will work in a dynamic environment where no two entities are the same. Different structures, processes and tax-related challenges ensure your work remains varied, challenging and rewarding.

You will be part of Bertelsmann's Shared Service Center, located at the Arvato site in Gennep, where the finance activities of multiple organisations come together.

Your role

As an Assistant Financial Controller, you will be jointly responsible for the financial administration of one or more legal entities. You ensure financial data is accurate, reporting provides valuable insights, and processes are continuously improved.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Managing the general ledger, including reconciliations, adjustments, and month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing activities.
• Preparing and analysing management reports and statutory financial statements.
• Ensuring tax compliance in accordance with Dutch legislation and regulations.
• Identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing enhancements to financial processes and systems.

You will work with SAP on a daily basis, ensuring the financial administration is complete, accurate and well organised.

You will join a team of Business Administrators, AP/AR Specialists, Managers and Controllers. You will report to the Manager Business Administration and collaborate closely with colleagues across the various entities.

Qualifications

We are looking for an analytical and detail-oriented finance professional who enjoys taking ownership and bringing structure to financial processes.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional working and thinking level (e.g. SPD, HEAO Accountancy or a comparable qualification).
• At least 2 years of experience in financial administration or an accounting role.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and preferably SAP.
• Knowledge of Dutch tax legislation and regulations.
• Excellent command of both Dutch and English.
• Strong analytical skills with a structured and accurate way of working.

What we offer

At Bertelsmann, you will work within a stable international organisation while enjoying the variety and complexity of supporting multiple businesses in one role.

• A competitive salary based on your experience.
• Performance bonus based on company results and personal objectives.
• 25 vacation days based on a 40-hour workweek.
• Additional leave options, including the possibility to purchase up to one extra week of leave and three additional well-being days.
• A company laptop and mobile phone, also available for personal use.
• An attractive pension scheme.
• Travel allowance.
• Employee Benefits @ Work programme, offering discounts on a wide range of products and services.
• Discount on your gym membership and access to a bicycle scheme.
• An active staff association organising informal events and team outings.

You will primarily work on-site at our office in Gennep.