Senior Associate

Yinson; Den Haag; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Yinson in The Hague seeks a Senior Associate in General Ledger to maintain ledger integrity, prepare month-end reports, and support financial closes. You will collaborate with Europe & Africa teams to ensure accurate, timely reporting and contribute to audits and tax compliance.

The role requires 3–7 years in multinational financial accounting, strong Dutch GAAP knowledge, and proficiency in Excel/PowerPoint/Word.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years in financial accounting and reporting within a multinational setting or Big 4.
• Dutch GAAP knowledge and local statutory requirements.
• Strong analytical and regulatory reporting capabilities.
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint and Word; able to craft presentations.
• Bachelor degree in accounting/finance; RA/RC/ACA/ACCA or equivalent qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger transactions in line with accounting standards.
• Prepare month-end journals, financial statements and analyses, with focus on revenue recognition and finance lease accounting.
• Support timely month-end closes and reporting to stakeholders, including budget forecasts and board papers with accounting insights.
• Collaborate with group teams to gather data for consolidations and ensure consistent financial reporting.
• Assist in audits, statutory reporting, and tax compliance efforts.
• Identify automation opportunities for efficiency in financial systems (e.g., IFS).
• Participate in special finance projects and ad hoc tasks.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial reporting

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Degree in accounting or finance

RA/RC/ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Senior Associate

Location: The Hague

Unit: Financial Accounting & Reporting

Department: Europe & Africa

Reporting to the Head of Europe & Africa, Financial Accounting & Reporting, the Senior Associate (General Ledger) is vital to the financial team's operations, contributing to accurate financial reporting and strategic support. This role involves hands‑on preparation of reports, data analysis, and collaboration across the organization.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger transactions in line with accounting standards, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare month‑end journal vouchers, financial statements, and analyses, with a focus on revenue recognition and finance lease accounting.
• Support timely month‑end closes and reporting to stakeholders, including budget forecasts and board papers with accounting insights.
• Collaborate with group teams to gather data for consolidations and ensure consistent financial reporting.
• Assist in audits, statutory reporting, and tax compliance efforts.
• Contribute to process improvements and innovations in financial systems (e.g., IFS), identifying automation opportunities for efficiency.
• Participate in special finance projects, adapting to evolving needs with a hands‑on approach.
• Perform ad hoc matters arising and perform other tasks that may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements

• Experience: At least 3 to 7 years of work experience in financial accounting and reporting with a multinational organisation or Big 4 environments; experience in the infrastructure and/or offshore oil and gas space is considered an advantage
• Proven Dutch Entity Expertise: In-depth working knowledge of Dutch GAAP, local accounting principles, and the legal/statutory landscape governing Dutch entities.
• Expertise: Strong analytical and financial reporting skills, with in-depth knowledge of regulatory standards and complex accounting matters.
• Other: High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; capable of handling complex data and crafting impactful presentations.
• Communication: Good communication, presentation and interpersonal skills and the ability to produce well‑structured written materials
• Problem Solving: A systematic approach to solve complex problems and solution‑oriented thinking with a high attention to detail and big picture view
• Personality: A high degree of self‑motivation, ambitious and hands‑on, with an entrepreneurial mindset; a good team player with the ability to engage with people and deliver within tight deadlines and in a fast‑paced, international environment
• Education: A good degree in accounting, business administration, finance or equivalent from a recognised university and relevant professional qualifications such as RA, RC, ACA, ACCA or equivalent.