Accountant

Join Our Finance Team at McKinsey & Company

We are seeking an experienced accountant with a technical background in Dutch fiscal accounting to manage and oversee fiscal accounting tasks within the firm, ensuring compliance with Netherlands tax regulations.

If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place.

Your Impact

You will prepare, review, and ensure accurate and timely filing of tax-related documents, prepare year-end audit schedules, gather data as required, and complete ad-hoc tasks. You will interact with external and internal auditors, as well as the global Corporate Tax Team, identify, analyze, and report benefit in kind transactions, and liaise with external VAT advisors to reclaim indirect foreign tax from purchase invoices.

You will prepare transactions for payroll input from various internal and external sources, assist in preparing monthly payroll and be back-up for the payroll accountant, analyze payroll output for accuracy and completeness, and perform balance sheet reconciliations for payroll accounts and actions to resolve open items.

You will review balance sheet reconciliations for accuracy and completeness and coordinate and collaborate with the global accounting team on items requiring action within the appropriate time frame. You will prepare monthly journal entries in accordance with published deadlines, assist in the month end close process, including review of the monthly results and accuracy of entries processed, prepare accounting entries, and calculate and record monthly accrual of expenses.

You will ensure accurate general ledger and project code usage of purchase invoices, utilize MS Excel and other analytical tools for financial analysis and reporting, and develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.

You will liaise with tax authorities and handle queries/disputes, work closely with external auditors and counsels for tax-related matters to ensure compliance with regulations, collaborate with cross-functional teams and peers in the region, respond to internal and external queries and ad hoc requests, and collaborate with respective global centers as required.

You will support the team by improving accounting, financial, and reporting processes, manage cash flow, maintain and report banking files, and maintain strict working capital control, especially for account receivables and inventory.

You will work in our Amsterdam office as part of our Finance team. You will provide general accounting support to the office, ensuring quality of data and compliance with Dutch legislation and Local and Firm Accounting policies.

Your Growth

You are someone who thrives in a high-performance environment, bringing a growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit to tackle meaningful challenges that have a real impact. In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we’ll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities to help you quickly broaden your expertise, grow into a well-rounded professional, and contribute to work that truly makes a difference.

When you join us, you will have:

• Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.
• A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You’ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
• Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm’s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Exceptional benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well-being for you and your family.

Your qualifications and skills

• University degree and academic record required in fiscal accounting and/or tax; advanced degree
• 3+ years finance experience, ideally in a professional service environment
• Strong MS Office skills (i.e., Excel, PowerPoint and Word); Knowledge of AFAS and SAP desirable
• Broad Finance and Accounting, deeper knowledge of Dutch tax and fiscal regulations
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Skills to communicate complex ideas effectively
• Ability to communicate effectively–both verbally and in writing
• Proficient knowledge of Dutch and English

FOR U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

FOR NON-U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. For additional details regarding our global EEO policy and diversity initiatives, please visit our McKinsey Careers and Diversity & Inclusion sites.