Accountant Netherlands

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Jobholder understands end-of-end accounting processes of General Accounting, Asset Accounting, Management Accounting, Transactional Accounting and tax processes of Corporate Income Tax, Value Added Tax and Transfer Pricing
• Incumbent is responsible for preparing and presentation of the financial statements, mandatory statistics and tax declarations of the subcluster countries in accordance with the respective international reporting standards and local legislation and requirements
• The jobholder performs accounting and tax tasks, including recording financial transactions and reconciling accounts, month-end and year-end closing, preparing journal entries, tax declarations among others in accordance with Bayer and/or local standards in collaboration with the country finance team, capability pools and Global Business Services (GBS).
• The incumbent performs country specific activities for tax processes such as tax documentation, Local tax posting and reposting, providing information to tax and treasury North Europe, tax auditors or other relevant stakeholders 
• He / She co-leads the external audit process and executes internal controls
• Jobholder actively contributes to outcomes defined by the NE Accounting capability pool
• Jobholder executes optimization projects to continuously improve quality and efficiency for local processes by fostering automation and AI solutions and facilitates global initiatives in collaboration with Global Business Services (GBS)
• He / She implements globally defined group accounting and tax standards, best practices and processes with guidance from senior accountants, finance specialist or finance lead

Key Working Relations

• Internal:Peers in the country finance, GBS, NE accounting capability pool
• External:External auditors, Relevant local government authorities 

WHO YOU ARE

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• Profound knowledge of accounting, tax and finance relevant processes and practices; Dutch GAAP expertise preferred and tax accounting experience a plus
• Strong digital skills and knowledge of Artificial Intelligence applications
• Ability to translate subject matters into operational execution
• Proficiency in accounting software and BI Knowledge / platforms
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Language skills: Dutch language required and fluent English

WHAT DO WE OFFER

As a modern employer, we take care of our employees and help them find a balance between career development opportunities and personal life planning. We offer our employees a wide range of career prospects, a modern working environment and competitive compensation. Bayer employees benefit from great employment conditions, such as:  

• A gross monthly salary between €4.150 and €5.189 based on a 40-hour workweek, depending on your education and work experience 

• An additional 8% holiday allowance, year-end premium, and a bonus (based on company results)  

• 34 days of leave 

• You have the option to work from home, but we expect you at least 2 days per week at the office.  

• If you work from home, Bayer provides the required tools and a monthly internet allowance 

• A solid retirement plan and bicycle lease plan 

• An inspiring working environment with professional and committed colleagues 

• A successful innovative organization with international career possibilities 

• Challenges and possibilities to learn and to develop 

• At Bayer, we value your well-being. We offer support via our employee assistance program and provide various tools and initiatives to enhance your well-being ,including free access to our in-house gym and participation in weekly group workouts

Be innovative, be Bayer. We shape the future of everyday health, patient care and agriculture. Together, we can advance health and nutrition for all. Guided by our purpose ‘science for a better life’, rooted in our DSO approach and steered by the organization’s strategy, we reach for our ambitious vision. Help bring this vision to life: ‘Health for all, hunger for none’. 

INTERESTED IN THIS VACANCY?

Reach out to us by sending us your cv and motivation letter and clicking the ‘Apply’ button! In case of any questions, you can contact Nienke Klaar (Nienke.klaar.ext@bayer.com)

What can you expect? The selection process consists of a personality questionnaire, a first interview with the recruiter and hiring manager and additional interview(s) to be determined

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We do not accept any unsolicited applications and agencies.

This vacancy is open to both internal and external candidates, internal candidates will be given priority in the recruitment process.