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Job Description

As a Senior Financial Accountant at Planon, you are responsible for and take ownership for accurate and timely financial reporting within a dynamic and international environment. In addition to this you will be in the lead for execution and monitoring of the group’s tax processes across multiple jurisdictions. You play a key role in the monthly closing process, financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with local regulations and group standards. This is a hands-on role with a strong focus on execution, control, and continuous improvement. You not only deliver but also review, challenge, and improve financial processes, controls, and outputs. You will work closely with your colleagues in the Accounting & Control team and external advisors to ensure timely and accurate tax compliance, while supporting tax reporting and documentation activities. What will you do? Accounting & Closing Execute monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities, including revenue recognition. Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring financial data is complete, accurate, and compliant with group standards. Prepare monthly financial results and provide accurate financial data for group reporting, budgeting, and forecasting. Analyze financial variances and provide relevant insights to management. Support statutory and internal audits and ensure financial transactions and controls are correctly performed and documented in a timely manner. Tax Compliance & Filings Act as the first point of contact for operational tax matters and ensure local tax filing obligations and deadlines are met. Process Improvement Identify and support improvements in accounting processes, controls, standardization, and efficiency, including the use of AI and other innovations. Profile A company is nothing without its people. Our diverse group of employees is the beating heart of our business and the key to our collective success. Our ideal candidate combines a theoretical financial background with strong affinity with AI: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field Relevant experience in Finance and or Tax Affinity with technology, automation and AI-driven tools within finance operations Strong knowledge of accounting principles (Dutch GAAP; IFRS is a plus) Affinity with or experience in SaaS and services-based business models is a plus. Proactive, communicative, and solution-oriented mindset. Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage. We offer We offer a healthy work-life balance with the flexibility of hybrid working, in a collaborative and learning-oriented environment with opportunities for continuous development. We put our people at the heart of our company and create an inspiring and safe environment that allows everyone to work, learn, live and play. You will work on challenging projects with leading clients, gaining valuable experience. Salary range: EUR 4,000 - EUR 6,000 gross per month, depending on experience. This range reflects a good faith estimate of the expected compensation for this role, based on objective, role-related criteria. The total compensation package includes variable compensation and additional benefits. Would you like to find out more about our salary range and benefits? View Netherlands benefits. Planon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable law. Excited to build connections and make an impact? Join us, apply today and let's shape the future together! We may use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated tools to support parts of our recruitment process, such as application screening and candidate assessment. These tools assist our recruiters, and final employment decisions are always made by human professionals.

Core Responsibilities

The Senior Financial Accountant is responsible for accurate financial reporting, monthly closing processes, and managing tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions. They also focus on process improvement, internal controls, and providing financial insights to management.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or Finance and possess strong knowledge of accounting principles like Dutch GAAP. Proficiency in English, experience with financial/tax operations, and an affinity for AI and automation tools are required.

Benefits

• Hybrid working
• Work-life balance
• Continuous development
• Learning-oriented environment