Head of Accounting & Control

Centre People Appointments; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer is looking for a Head of Accounting & Control in Amsterdam. This role includes overseeing financial reporting, accounting operations, and ensuring compliance across nine European branches. The ideal candidate should have at least 10 years in accounting, including 5 years in leadership, and must be fluent in English and Dutch. This is a full-time position with a salary range of €80k-€90k, plus an €8k discretionary bonus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in accounting or financial control roles.
• At least 5 years in a leadership position.
• Experience managing multi-country accounting teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop regional accounting teams across nine countries.
• Ensure alignment with group finance policies.
• Coordinate annual statutory audits and oversee financial statements.

Skills

Fluent in English

Fluent in Dutch

Strong attention to detail

Leadership skills

Knowledge of IFRS

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Professional qualification (CPA, ACCA, RA, RC)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Head of Accounting & Control

A Japanese manufacturer is seeking a Dutch‑speaking Head of Accounting & Control to oversee financial reporting, accounting operations, and internal controls across nine European branches. Based in Amsterdam, this position will play a key leadership role in ensuring compliance, governance, and consistency of accounting standards across the region.

Contract Type: Full‑time, initially 1 year contract (intended to be extended)

Salary: €80k‑€90k (flexible) including holiday allowance, + €8k discretionary bonus

Working Hours: from 8:45am until 5:30pm, with a 45‑minute lunchbreak

Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands (2 days working from home is allowed after probation)

Head of Accounting & Control Main Responsibilities

• Lead and develop regional accounting teams across nine countries
• Provide guidance, coaching, and performance management to accounting staff
• Ensure alignment of local accounting functions with group finance policies and objectives
• Foster a culture of compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing cycles
• Ensure accurate and timely consolidated reporting to Group
• Review and approve ledger entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements
• Maintain strong accounting documentation, controls, and reporting standards
• Work with the Accounting & Finance Director, as well as CFO, to ensure reports are clear and concise

Statutory & Audit Compliance

• Ensure compliance with IFRS and local GAAP requirements
• Coordinate annual statutory audits and external audit processes
• Oversee preparation and filing of statutory financial statements in all jurisdictions

Internal Controls & Governance

• Maintain a strong internal control framework and financial governance structure
• Monitor and enforce internal accounting policies and procedures
• Evaluate and enhance internal controls to mitigate financial and operational risks

Process & Systems

• Drive standardisation and improvement of accounting processes and tools
• Support accounting system enhancements, digitalisation, and automation initiatives
• Collaborate with Group Finance, FP&A, Tax, and Business Operations on cross‑functional initiatives

Ideal Candidate

• Minimum 10 years of experience in accounting or financial control roles, including at least 5 years in a leadership position
• Professional qualification is advantageous (e.g., CPA, ACCA, RA, RC)
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
• Proven experience managing multi‑country accounting teams and consolidated financial reporting
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and European statutory requirements
• Solid ERP expertise (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent)
• Fluency in English and Dutch is required
• Demonstrated hands‑on approach with strong attention to detail and a proven ability to deliver highly accurate results

All applicants for the Head of Accounting & Control must have the right to work in the country as the Company is not able to offer visa support.

If your application is successful, you will be contacted within two business days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs.