Sr. Accounting Manager

About this Position

We are looking for an experienced and strategic Sr. Accounting manager to lead our General Accounting (GA) operations at Henkel Global Supply Chain. This role will be overseeing the preparation and analysis of financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards and regulations (e.g. IFRS and Dutch GAAP) and develop strategies for improving the efficiency and accuracy of accounting processes. The ideal candidate will drive financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls while serving as a key advisor to the local organization.

What you’ll do

• Ensure proper monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements preparation, including coordination of auditor-related requirements and execution of financial analyses
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in compliance with IFRS and Henkel Accounting Guidelines
• Organize and facilitate communication across GA, Tax, and management on closing and reporting
• Drive optimization of the organizational structure, ensuring efficient support and compliance
• Foster a collaborative and results-oriented work environment.
• Drive operational excellence and ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal controls
• Serve as a business partner to internal teams, providing guidance on financial reporting requirements
• Supports projects impacting general accounting (for instance mergers, acquisitions, system migrations)
• Manage external audits and coordinate closing activities with auditor • Handle other ad-hoc responsibilities requested by management

What makes you a good fit

• Masters degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• 5 - 8 years of relevant work experience in accounting at a multinational or Big 4 accounting firm
• Strong knowledge of Dutch GAAP, IFRS, financial reporting
• Profound professional experience in finance
• Practical experience with SAP is preferable
• Fluency in English is a must

Some perks of joining Henkel

• Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
• Diverse national and international growth opportunities
• Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
• Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
• Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
• Pension Fund
• Disability Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Canteen

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.

Over Henkel

Voortbouwend op een sterke erfenis van bijna 150 jaar, geven wij de toon aan om het leven elke dag opnieuw te verbeelden en te verbeteren. Vandaag en voor toekomstige generaties. Via onze innovatieve en duurzame merken en technologieën en via onze teams over de hele wereld. Henkel bekleedt leidende posities in zowel industriële als consumentenactiviteiten: Ons portfolio omvat bekende haarverzorgingsproducten, wasmiddelen, wasverzachters en kleefstoffen, dichtingsmiddelen en functionele coatings.