Senior Accountant

Nutreco; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Nutreco, a SHV company and leader in animal nutrition, seeks a Senior Accountant to own financial reporting, tax compliance, AR/AP processes, and master data controls. The role emphasizes accuracy, reconciliation, and adherence to group policies, while collaborating across finance teams to drive process improvements.

The successful candidate will manage month-end close, statutory reporting, and intercompany reconciliations, with a focus on delivering timely and accurate financial statements and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• 5–6 years of accounting experience.
• Knowledge of VAT and WHT in Philippines.
• Experience with ERP systems (M3) and strong Excel skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong reconciliation and analytical skills.
• Able to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Perform monthly GL reconciliations including bank, AP, AR, and balance sheets.
• Investigate and resolve reconciling items and discrepancies.
• Maintain proper documentation and filing for balance sheet accounts.
• Coordinate with departments to ensure accurate posting in the correct accounting period.

Skills

Reconciliation

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

M3 ERP

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Get ready to Own professionalization as a Senior Accountant at Nutreco, an SHV company. As global leaders in animal nutrition and aquafeed, our shared purpose of Feeding the Future is making a positive global impact for generations to come. Join us in this transformational role and Own your playbook, Own your impact and Own your career growth.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Reporting, GL Reconciliation & Closing Support

• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.


• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.


• Prepare and perform General Ledger (GL) reconciliations on a monthly basis, including bank accounts, AP, AR, accruals, prepayments, intercompany, and other balance sheet accounts.


• Investigate and resolve reconciling items and discrepancies in a timely manner.


• Ensure all supporting documents for balance sheet accounts are properly maintained and filed.


• Monitor aging of outstanding balances and follow up with relevant departments for resolution.


• Ensure expenses and revenues are properly recorded in the correct accounting period.


• Ensure compliance with Group accounting policies and Philippines statutory regulations.


• Provide documentation and reconciliation support for internal and external audits.

2. Tax Compliance Support

• Prepare and submit tax documentation in accordance with Philippines regulations (VAT, WHT, DST, FBT, ITR and withholding tax certificates).


• Validate and record VAT and withholding tax accurately.


• Monitor VAT and WHT balances and ensure proper reconciliation with tax reports.


• Assist during tax audits and provide required supporting documents.

3. Accounts Receivable

• Issuing local documents such as sales invoice, local receipt for billing and collection money from customers. And reconciliation between sales local invoices and commercial invoices


• Filing original document properly rely on regulation required

4. Accounts Payable

• Review and verify invoices for accuracy, proper approval, and compliance with company policies.


• Allocate expenses to appropriate cost centers and GL accounts.


• Ensure proper expense recognition in the correct accounting period.


• Perform vendor account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.


• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and clear outstanding items.


• Monitor temporary and permanent cash advances in accordance with company policies.


• Filing original invoices properly rely on regulation required

5. Master Data & Compliance

• Maintain accurate customer, vendor, and bank master data in the system.


• Conduct compliance checks in line with company guidelines.


• Ensure proper documentation and adherence to internal control procedures.


• Support compliance with approval matrix and segregation of duties.

6. Coordination & Process Improvement

• Coordinate with AP, AR, Procurement, Treasury, and other departments to ensure smooth operations.


• Use accounting systems (e.g., M3, ERP systems) for transaction processing and reconciliation.


• Identify basic process improvement opportunities to enhance efficiency and reduce errors.


• Support finance-related projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.


• 5 - 6 years of experience in accounting.


• Basic knowledge of accounting principles and Philippines tax regulations (VAT, WHT).


• Experience in ERP systems (e.g., M3 or similar) and good Excel skills.


• High attention to detail and accuracy.


• Strong reconciliation and analytical skills.


• Able to work independently and meet deadlines.


• Good communication skills and positive “can-do” attitude.


• Willingness to learn and develop accounting knowledge.