Associate

JDE Peet's; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

JDE Peet's in Amsterdam seeks a GL Specialist to handle all accounting activities for the FEC, supporting statutory and corporate reporting, and acting as a point of contact for Controlling, HR, Tax and Corporate functions. The role focuses on timely monthly close, IFRS compliance, preparation of P&L and balance sheets, and ad-hoc analyses to drive accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance and at least 5 years'

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance (or related field).
• At least 5 years of professional experience in finance.
• Experience in manufacturing or FMCG environment preferred.
• Strong IFRS and compliance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Support Marketing, Sales Unit and Manufacturing Unit in accounting activities.
• Liaise with external service provider for outsourced accounting activities.
• Timely monthly creation and reporting of P&L, balance sheets IFRS and statutory reporting per rules.
• Process accurately and provide analytical support and data.
• Work in a timely and consistent manner.
• Apply and check against standard company procedures.
• Prepare reliable forecasts and track/report variances.
• Analyze issues and risks with project teams for investigation.
• Execute ad-hoc analyses for business needs.
• Maintain full compliance to internal control framework.
• Report on operational expenses of the shared services cluster.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Controlling background

SAP R/3

SAP BPC

Statutory reporting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP R/3

SAP BPC

Job description

Omschrijving functie

NL - Nederlands Job Description The GL Specialist is handling all Accounting activities of the FEC. This include various tasks which are the basis for Corporate and statutory reporting as well as legal requirements. He/she acts for specific topics as a contact for the Controlling departments of Branded Consumer, Food Solutions, Food Ingredients and Operations (MU's), local HR, local Tax people as well as Corporate functions.

RESPONSIBILITIES / KEY ACTIVITIES:

• Support Marketing & Sales Unit and Manufacturing Unit in accounting activities
• Liaise with external service provider for relevant outsourced accounting activities
• Timely and adequate monthly creation and reporting of P&L, balance sheets IFRS and set up of financial reporting statements as per statutory accounting rules
• Process accurately.
• Provide analytical support and data.
• Work in a timely and consistent manner.
• Apply and check against standard company procedures.
• Prepare reliable forecasts and track and report on variances in the process.
• Analyze issues and risks that require additional investigation by performing thorough analysis in conjunction with project teams.
• Executes ad-hoc analyses for business needs and/or pro-actively.
• Maintain fully compliance to internal control framework.
• Control and report on operational expenses of the clustered shared services team.

Qualifications

• Academic Program : Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance (or related field).
• MIA member (nice to have)
• Experienced : At least 5 years in professional experience in finance, preferably similar role in manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Skillset :
  • Working experience with relevant controlling background
  • Knowledge of IFRS and on compliance
  • Knowledge of SAPR3 and SAP BPC preferred
  • Knowledge on statutory reporting and regulations requirements
• Personal traits : You have a structured approach, a driven and energetic personality, excellent communicatio...