Finance Manager

Richard James Recruitment Specialists Ltd; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, an International Oil & Gas trading and marketing company, is expanding with a new Rotterdam subsidiary, seeking a Finance Manager/Finance Generalist to join a small finance team reporting to the CFO. You will handle treasury, cash forecasting, online banking payments, audits, and tax filings, while improving finance workflows and delivering timely reporting.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting and 2+ years in finance operations; English fluency is

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, tax, business administration or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in finance operations, treasury, tax compliance, audit support, or accounting.
• Experience in the Netherlands or with European finance/tax compliance is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of treasury operations, cash planning, bank processes, and internal controls.
• Good command of English; Dutch language ability is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Treasury and cash management: forecast cash flow, manage liquidity, and coordinate funding.
• Online banking payments input and validation with proper documentation.
• Audit support: prepare schedules, reconciliations, and follow-up materials.
• Tax filing and compliance: coordinate VAT, CIT, WHT, and other filings.
• Finance operations and reporting: assist month-end close and improve workflows.

Skills

Finance operations

Cash management

Tax compliance

Audit support

Excel

SAP experience

English language

Dutch language optional

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Online banking platforms

Job description

Our client is an International Oil & Gas trading and marketing company, with a presence in over 80 countries.

This role will be based in a new subsidiary trading office based in Rotterdam, which is currently going through a period of growth. We are looking for an experienced Finance Manager/Finance Generalist, to join a small finance team reporting to the CFO.

Treasury and Cash Management:

• Prepare and maintain short-term and rolling cash flow forecasts, funding plans, and cash position reports to support management decision-making.
• Monitor daily bank balances, liquidity requirements, settlement needs, and working capital movements, escalating risks or funding gaps in a timely manner.
• Support financing and refinancing activities, including bank facility administration, loan drawdowns and repayments, interest schedules, and required documentation.
• Coordinate with banks, headquarters, internal departments, and external advisers on treasury matters, ensuring proper records, approvals, and compliance with internal control requirements.

Online Banking Payments Input

• Enter and schedule payments in online banking platforms accurately and on time, including supplier payments, tax payments, intercompany settlements, and other approved disbursements.
• Check that payment requests are supported by valid invoices, contracts, approvals, bank details, and other required documentation before input.
• Coordinate with approvers and relevant departments to resolve payment queries, rejected transactions, bank detail changes, and urgent payment requirements.

Audit Support and Inspection Readiness

• Support internal and external audits by preparing audit schedules, reconciliations, supporting documents, explanations, and follow-up materials.
• Assist with audit requests relating to treasury, bank transactions, payments, tax filings, accounts payable, and related finance processes.
• Track audit findings and follow-up actions, helping ensure timely rectification, evidence collection, and closure of outstanding matters.
• Maintain finance files and compliance records in good order to strengthen daily inspection readiness and internal control discipline.

Tax Filing and Compliance Support

• Prepare, coordinate, and/or support periodic tax and statutory filings, including excise duty, CBS statistical reporting, INTRA-EU reporting, VAT, CIT, WHT, and TP-related submissions or documentation.
• Work with external accounting firms, tax advisers, and internal stakeholders to collect data, verify figures, reconcile records, and submit filings accurately and within required deadlines.
• Maintain supporting schedules and working papers for tax returns, including transaction listings, reconciliations, calculation files, correspondence, and filing confirmations.
• Monitor filing calendars and tax compliance deadlines, escalating issues and coordinating timely resolution with the CFO and relevant parties.

Finance Operations and Reporting Support

• Assist with month-end closing support, and finance reporting as required by the CFO.
• Support improvement of finance workflows, payment controls, filing processes, and coordination mechanisms with headquarters and business teams.
• Perform other finance, treasury, tax, audit, and administrative tasks assigned by the CFO.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, tax, business administration or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in finance operations, treasury, tax compliance, audit support, or accounting.
• Experience in the Netherlands or with European finance/tax compliance is preferred.
• Good understanding of treasury operations, cash planning, bank processes, online banking payment input, and finance internal controls.
• Familiarity with tax and statutory filings such as excise duty, CBS/INTRA-EU reporting, VAT, CIT, WHT, and TP documentation is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, sense of responsibility, and ability to manage deadlines for payments, audits, and tax filings.
• Good communication and coordination skills, with the ability to work with banks, auditors, external advisers, headquarters, and internal teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and common finance systems; SAP experience is a strong plus.
• Ability to work independently while following company policies, approval procedures, and compliance requirements.
• Good written and spoken English. Ability to read and write Chinese is preferred; Dutch language capability is an advantage.