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Job Description

Function: Global Accounting & Risk Management (Sub)department: Reporting & Accounting Policies (RAP) team Reports to: Manager RAP Location: Based in Amsterdam Job grade: 20 Closing date : 27th of November As Financial Reporting Specialist, you will play an important role in ensuring HEINEKEN’s financial reporting complies with IFRS. As part of the Reporting & Accounting Policies (RAP) team within Global Accounting & Risk Management, you will work at the centre of technical accounting and financial reporting, supporting colleagues across HEINEKEN on a wide range of accounting matters. You will be a trusted point of contact for regional management and Operating Companies (OpCos), helping them navigate complex accounting questions and apply IFRS consistently. Your work will range from reviewing accounting treatments and maintaining HEINEKEN’s accounting policies to supporting M&A accounting and contributing to the preparation of the consolidated half-year and year-end financial statements. The role offers broad exposure across the organisation. You will collaborate with functions including Treasury, Tax, Business Control, Global Audit and Business Development and translate complex technical requirements into clear, practical guidance for stakeholders. This is an opportunity for someone who combines deep technical knowledge with curiosity, sound judgement and strong communication skills, and who enjoys working in an international and cross-functional environment. Roles And Responsibilities In this role, you will: Help ensure HEINEKEN remains IFRS compliant by providing technical accounting support to OpCos and regional management. Act as a first point of contact for accounting-related questions, with a strong focus on IFRS technical compliance. Address, analyse and document complex accounting questions from regional and local management. Review the quality and IFRS compliance of accounting treatments applied by OpCos. Provide training and guidance to support the consistent application of accounting requirements. Support the accounting work associated with M&A activities. Maintain and further develop HEINEKEN’s accounting policies. Contribute to the preparation of HEINEKEN’s consolidated half-year and year-end financial statements. Partner with global functions including Treasury, Tax, Business Control, Global Audit and Business Development on accounting and reporting matters. Make complex technical accounting topics accessible by translating them into clear and practical guidance for different stakeholders. What You Bring Education and experience A university degree in Accounting or a comparable field. A postgraduate degree in Accounting is preferred. A recognised Certified Accountant qualification, such as RA, CPA, CA or equivalent. Approximately 6–8 years of relevant professional experience, including exposure to IFRS and complex accounting matters. Strong IFRS knowledge and technical accounting expertise. Experience with Microsoft Office. Fluency in English. How you work You combine technical expertise with an approachable and collaborative way of working. In particular, you: demonstrate the leadership expectations to Connect, Deliver and Shape; have strong communication and presentation skills; build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders across functions and geographies; work accurately and pay close attention to detail; can explain complex and technical accounting matters in a simple, understandable way; are flexible and adaptable; and bring a practical, positive “can-do” mentality to your work. What’s In It For You A gross monthly salary between € 7,004.00 and € 9,004.00, depending on your experience, excluding incentives and holiday allowances Start with a one-year contract, with the chance for a permanent role—we want to keep great talent. Plenty of vacation time: enjoy 20 vacation days per year, plus a flexible budget to add 10 extra days—that’s 30 weeks in total! Work-life balance: benefit from generous parental leave and the flexibility to work from home. Strong pension plan: HEINEKEN covers 2/3 of your pension contributions, helping you secure your future. Stress-free commuting: travel easily with an NS Business Card for public transport or mileage reimbursement of €0.23 per km (up to 30 km for a single journey). Grow with us: we offer endless opportunities for you to learn, grow, and explore new career paths, both locally and globally. Sustainability at heart: join a company committed to CO2-neutral locations by 2030. Employee discounts: enjoy special offers on our iconic beers and other amazing products—cheers! We recognize that talent comes in many forms. Research shows that not everyone applies unless they meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick every box. What matters most is your willingness to learn, your curiosity, and your ambition to make an impact. At HEINEKEN, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued, and empowered to succeed. Interested? Are you excited about this opportunity? We would love to hear from you, please apply via the application button.

Core Responsibilities

Provide technical accounting support to operating companies and regional management, analyze complex accounting questions, and review accounting treatments for IFRS compliance. Maintain accounting policies, support M&A accounting, contribute to consolidated financial statements, and provide practical guidance to stakeholders across global functions.

Requirements

Requires a university degree in Accounting or a comparable field, a recognized accountant qualification, strong IFRS expertise, and approximately 6–8 years of relevant experience; a postgraduate Accounting degree is preferred. Candidates should be fluent in English, proficient with Microsoft Office, and able to communicate complex topics clearly while collaborating effectively across functions and geographies.

Benefits

• Annual Vacation Days
• Flexible Budget for Additional Vacation Days
• Parental Leave
• Work From Home Flexibility
• Pension Plan
• Public Transport Business Card
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Learning and Career Development Opportunities
• Employee Discounts