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Job Description

📌 Role Summary • Position: Account Manager (accounts/taxation/compliance) • Location: Netherlands (Project Office / Regional HQ) • Experience: 10 to 15 Years • Nationality Requirement: Dutch (Strict Requirement) • Reporting To: Globally to Corporate Finance and Operationally to the Project Director / Regional Head 🏢 Company Overview Our client is a global technology, engineering, construction, manufacturing, and financial services conglomerate. Our Offshore Wind business vertical is currently executing a landmark 2GW offshore wind project for TenneT in the Netherlands. We are seeking a strategic, high-caliber, and hands-on financial leader to head our Netherlands Finance & Accounts function and steer this mega-project to commercial success. 🎯 Job Purpose The incumbent will manage the entire gamut of the Finance, Accounting, and Controlling functions for client’s corporate entity in the Netherlands and its multi-billion-euro 2GW offshore wind project. The role demands total ownership of financial governance, local statutory compliances, complex Dutch/EU taxation, and strategic financial control of a large-scale infrastructure project. 📋 Key Responsibilities 1. Project Financial Control & Accounting • Oversee the end-to-end accounting operations of the Netherlands entity and the 2GW TenneT project. • Implement robust project controls, cost-tracking mechanisms, and variance analysis (Budget vs. Actual). • Manage project cash flows, working capital, and multi-currency treasury operations. • Formulate accurate rolling financial forecasts, annual budgets, and long-term business plans. 2. Statutory Compliance & Reporting • Ensure full compliance with Dutch GAAP and IFRS for all local entity and project reporting. • Lead the preparation of annual financial statements and coordinate smoothly with external auditors for timely closure. • Manage strict compliance with the Dutch Chamber of Commerce (KVK) filing requirements. • Handle intercompany accounting, transfer pricing documentation, and group reporting requirements back to India HQ. 3. Dutch & EU Taxation (Direct & Indirect) • Manage all aspects of Dutch corporate income tax (CIT) and ensure alignment with the Dutch Tax and Customs Administration (Belastingdienst). • Oversee complex VAT (BTW) structuring, exemptions, and compliance specific to large offshore wind/energy projects, including EU cross-border transactions. • Ensure accurate administration of payroll taxes (Loonheffing), wage withholding, and compliance with local labor/pension regulations. • Mitigate tax risks through proactive tax planning and maintaining a transparent relationship with tax authorities. 4. Stakeholder & Contract Management • Act as the primary financial interface for the client (TenneT), consortium partners, subcontractors, and financial institutions. • Review commercial contracts, evaluate financial risks, and ensure robust bank guarantee / letter of credit (LC) management. • Provide strategic financial counsel to the Project Director and senior leadership to drive profitability and risk mitigation. 🎓 Qualifications & Experience Education & Professional Certifications (Netherlands Specific) • Academic: Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Fiscal Economics from a reputable Dutch university. • Professional: Must hold a recognized Dutch professional accounting certification, such as: o RC (Register controller) or o RA (Register accountant) Experience Profile • Overall Experience: Minimum 10 to 15 years of post-qualification experience in corporate finance and project controlling. • Industry Focus: Proven track record in Offshore Wind, Renewable Energy, Maritime, EPC, or Mega-Infrastructure sectors. • Scale: Prior experience managing large-scale capital projects (ideally €500M+ or GW-scale projects). Language & Skills • Languages: Fluent Dutch (essential for local regulatory/statutory interactions) and Fluent English (corporate language). • Technical: Strong proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred) and advanced financial modeling tools. • Competencies: Exceptional negotiation skills, high integrity, strong stakeholder management, and the ability to operate in a multicultural, matrixed corporate environment

Core Responsibilities

The Account Manager will oversee end-to-end financial operations, project controls, and statutory compliance for a multi-billion-euro offshore wind project. They will also manage complex Dutch and EU tax requirements while acting as the primary financial interface for stakeholders and partners.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Fiscal Economics and possess a recognized Dutch professional accounting certification like RC or RA. A minimum of 10 to 15 years of experience in large-scale infrastructure or energy projects is required, along with fluency in Dutch and English.