Assistant Accounting Manager

Accountant / Assistant Accounting Manager

(depending on previous work experience)

Fluent in English, Fulltime, Amsterdam

Our customer, an international trading company based in Amsterdam and headquartered in Japan, is one of the largest trading companies in Japan. With more than 20,000 employees across worldwide subsidiaries and branches, they provide services and invest in diversified businesses. Currently, from their office in Amsterdam, they are seeking an Accountant or an Assistant Accounting Manager (depending on your previous work experience) to strengthen their Accounting team.

Do you have an Accounting diploma with more than five years of work experience in an international setting? Are you flexible and able to multitask? If so, please apply for this dynamic and challenging role!

Job Description:

• Perform daily accounting operational activities and reporting.
• Prepare, book, and file all vouchers; record all documents.
• Check purchase invoices and book them in the system.
• Prepare payment instructions and bank entries in various bank systems.
• Assist with the month-end closing processes and ensure all necessary entries are complete.
• Prepare DIVA reporting and documents requested by HQ.
• Handle intercompany payments, such as secondment fees, guarantee fees, and depreciation expenses.
• File VAT with the tax authority and arrange its payment.
• Manage cost price setting, revenue/cost of sales control, and accrual entries.
• Assist the accounting manager with daily operational activities and reporting.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field is preferred
• Fluent in English
• 5 years of work experience as an Accounting Assistant, Accountant, Accounting Assistant Manager, or similar role
• Management skills
• Strong communication skills with all levels of people inside/outside the company
• Work experience in a Japanese company is preferred
• Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills
• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
• Experienced with accounting software
• Advanced MS Excel skills
• Holding a work visa in The Netherlands
• Located in the Amsterdam are and able to commute to the office

If you are interested in this role, please send your CV to info@miyajimarecruitment.com (Ms. Yumiko Miyajima) or please call for more information to +31.6.14690830.