Accountant Netherlands

In this role, you will support accounting and tax activities for the Netherlands, working across general accounting, asset accounting, management accounting, transactional accounting, and tax processes.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understand end-to-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.
• Prepare and present financial statements, mandatory statistics and tax declarations of the subcluster countries in accordance with the respective international reporting standards and local legislation and requirements.
• Perform accounting and tax tasks, including recording financial transactions and reconciling accounts, month-end and year-end closing, preparing journal entries, and tax declarations in accordance with Bayer and/or local standards in collaboration with the country finance team, capability pools and Global Business Services (GBS).
• Perform country-specific activities for tax processes such as tax documentation, local tax posting and reposting, and providing information to tax and treasury North Europe, tax auditors or other relevant stakeholders.
• Co-lead the external audit process and execute internal controls.
• Actively contribute to outcomes defined by the NE Accounting capability pool.
• Execute optimization projects to continuously improve quality and efficiency for local processes by fostering automation and AI solutions and facilitate global initiatives in collaboration with Global Business Services (GBS).
• Implement 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:

• 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.