Senior General Ledger Accountant

Purpose of the rol:
The Senior General Ledger Accountant is responsible for accurate and timely accounting for Pharming B.V. and for providing reliable financial information to Pharming’s group finance team. The role owns key parts of the monthly, quarterly and annual close, maintains well supported balance sheet accounts, and helps strengthen accounting processes and internal controls. The accountant will work closely with colleagues across finance and the business to explain results, resolve accounting issues and provide the records needed for audits and group reporting.

This role offers you the opportunity to work within a high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative environment where your expertise will directly support strategic business decisions and ensure robust financial operations. As part of a knowledgeable team, you will be empowered to contribute to the company's ongoing success by overseeing financial reporting, managing accounting operations, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The organisation values flexibility, professional growth, and supportive leadership, making this an ideal position for those who are committed to excellence and eager to advance their career in a dynamic international setting.

• Leiden

Areas of responsibility:

• General ledger and close: Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, prepayments and account reconciliations. Investigate differences and ensure outstanding items are resolved within the closing timelines.
• Financial reporting: Prepare accurate monthly results and supporting schedules for Pharming B.V. Provide explanations of material movements and information required for group consolidation and external reporting.
• Statutory accounts and audit: Support the preparation of Dutch statutory financial statements and coordinate audit requests, reconciliations and evidence with internal stakeholders and external auditors.
• Controls and compliance: Maintain clear documentation and effective controls over journal entries, reconciliations and financial data and ensuring SOX compliance.
• Monthly Accruals: Prepare and review monthly accrual calculations, ensuring that accurate and appropriately supported journal entries are posted within the close timetable.
• Cross-functional support: Partner with accounts payable, accounts receivable, tax, supply chain, procurement and other finance colleagues to resolve transactions and ensure complete, accurate records.

Your profile:

Knowledge & Experience:

• Bachelors Degree, preferably in Auditing, Accounting, Finance or in a comparable study in combination with a professional qualification such as ACCA, RA, CPA or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of proven experience in accounting, accrual accounting, financial reporting or external audit, preferable with audit experience.
• Strong SAP expertise is required to act as the Finance team’s subject matter expert, providing guidance and support across accounting and reporting processes.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and experience preparing reconciliations, financial statements and audit documentation. Familiarity with Dutch GAAP is desirable.
• Strong accounting skills, with eye for detail and first-time right mentality.
• Several years of proven general ledger and financial close experience, with strong analytical skills with a keen eye for identifying issues.
• Ability to communicate solutions in a clear and concise manner.
• Familiar with SOX and the administrative documentation of the work performed.
• Professional fluency in English and working in a multicultural and multinational environment.

Who we are

Pharming is a global biotechnology company taking on some of the toughest rare disease challenges. We develop and commercialize innovative therapies for rare and ultra-rare immunological and genetic diseases with significant unmet need, where our scientific and commercial expertise, long-term commitment, and real partnership can help advance care.

We put patients at the heart of our work. Their insights, along with those of caregivers, clinicians, scientists, and partners, shape our strategy, guide our decisions, and help turn science into meaningful progress.

What it’s like to work here

At Pharming, every role helps move rare disease therapies closer to the people who need them. We make it happen together, across teams, disciplines, and borders, because breakthroughs don’t happen in silos. Rare diseases are complex, and meaningful progress takes people who ask better questions, challenge each other, and turn insight into action. Here, you won’t work on the sidelines. Pharming is a place for builders, problem-solvers, and bold thinkers who move with urgency, take ownership, and stay focused on what matters most: improving the lives of people living with rare diseases. Advancing rare disease care isn’t the work of one team or one leader. It’s all of us, building what’s next together.

In addition, we offer:

• Competitive year salary
• 8.33% holiday allowance
• A minimum of 30 vacation days for a healthy work-life balance
• Excellent pension plan to secure your future