Senior Accountant (m/f/d) Local Finance

ZF Group; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home Office option (Hybrid)

Vacation pay included in base salary

Pension plan

Collective health insurance

Job summary

ZF Group in Amsterdam is seeking a Senior Accountant for the Local Finance team to manage Dutch holding entities and support IFRS reporting. You will coordinate month-end closings and ensure accurate financial statements.

You will maintain SAP master data, ensure ICS compliance, and collaborate with Treasury, Tax, Controlling, and HR in a dynamic, international environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Controlling or related field.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and Dutch GAAP familiarity.
• Several years of experience in Accounting, Tax and/or Controlling.

Responsibilities

• Manage operational accounting activities for Dutch holding entities and group companies.
• Coordinate and execute month-end closing processes and ensure timely financial reporting.
• Prepare and submit IFRS reporting in line with group/divisional requirements.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent work style

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance, Controlling or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Accountant (m/f/d) in our Local Finance team at our location in Amsterdam.

Join our very vibrant, diverse and international Finance team and find yourself a great work spot in the beautiful city center of Amsterdam.

What you can look forward to as Senior Accountant (m/f/d) Local Finance:

• Manage operational accounting activities for Dutch holding entities, including key group companies managing €16 billion in assets and group financing activities
• Coordinate and execute month-end closing processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
• Prepare and submit IFRS reporting in line with group and divisional requirements and deadlines
• Support statutory, legal, and regulatory reporting under Dutch GAAP, including submissions to external authorities
• Maintain and optimize accounting master data and processes within SAP
• Ensure compliance with the Internal Control System (ICS) through control execution, monitoring, and evidence reporting
• Review VAT declarations and filings while supporting external audits and financial statement reviews
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Treasury, Tax, Controlling, and HR, while supporting planning, forecasting, and management reporting activities

Your profile as Senior Accountant (m/f/d) Local Finance:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Controlling or a similar field
• Several years of work experience in Accounting, Tax and/or Controlling
• Strong knowledge in IFRS
• Experience in local GAAP (Netherlands)
• Fluent English language skills, oral and written, Dutch and German would be a plus
• Strong analytic and communication skills and an independent way of work in a quickly changing environment

Why you should choose ZF in Amsterdam?

• Home Office option (Hybrid)
• Vacation pay included in the annual base salary
• Pension plan
• Collective health insurance