Global Finance Supervisor – Lead Dutch-English Team

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services in the Netherlands & Belgium team seeks a detail-oriented Accountant to support daily financial operations and reporting, bringing strong analytical skills, proactive mindset, and experience in an international environment, with fluency in English and Dutch.

You will lead monthly, quarterly, and annual closings, supervise the finance team, manage cash flow, tax, and statutory reporting, and partner with management across regions to ensure accuracy and

Qualifications

• Certified Accountant with expertise in Finance, Accounting, Reporting, or Tax.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience in finance or accounting.
• Experience in international or global organizations.
• Strong analytical skills and high professional ethics.
• Team-oriented with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office; SAP experience preferred, shipping industry a plus.
• Fluent business-level English and Dutch.
• Willingness to participate in regional and global finance projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end accounting operations and financial reporting across monthly, quarterly, and annual closings.
• Supervise and develop the Finance team, oversee KPIs and training.
• Manage cash flow forecasting, banking relationships, internal controls, and SAP finance processes.
• Prepare financial statements, statutory reports, budgets, and analyses for management.
• Oversee tax compliance and regulatory reporting with authorities.
• Advise Country Manager on financial strategy and risk management.
• Manage contracts, insurance, and other compliance matters.
• Drive continuous improvement of reporting, processes and controls.

Skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Fluent English

Fluent Dutch

Education

Certified Accountant

Tools

SAP

Job description

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services in the Netherlands & Belgium team seeks a detail-oriented Accountant to support daily financial operations and reporting, bringing strong analytical skills, proactive mindset, and experience in an international environment, with fluency in English and Dutch.

You will lead monthly, quarterly, and annual closings, supervise the finance team, manage cash flow, tax, and statutory reporting, and partner with management across regions to ensure accuracy and