Regional Accountant

We are seeking a detail-oriented self-sufficient Regional Accountant with strong knowledge of Dutch financial administration and tax regulations to oversee the financial operations of our European regional holding organization. This role demands hands-on experience in Dutch statutory compliance (KvK, VAT returns, etc.) and the ability to work independently. This role is central in supporting monthly financial reporting, invoice and payment accuracy, intercompany reconciliations, and compliance with Dutch administrative and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Dutch Financial Administration & Compliance:

• Ensure full compliance with Dutch financial regulations, including VAT returns, corporate income tax, KvK filings, and interactions with the Dutch Tax Authorities.
• Monitor Dutch administrative deadlines and ensure timely filings and payments

Invoice Management & Processing:

• Receive, review, and process third-party invoices, especially those related to Dutch entities.
• Code invoices accurately and ensure proper approval in line with internal policies
• Book invoices in the ERP system (e.g., D365) accurately and in line with Dutch regulations.

Intercompany Coordination:

• Handle invoicing of the European and Group management fee as well as other Group and regional charges to all European countries.
• Monitor and ensure accurate intercompany matching and reconciliation with country finance teams.
• Resolve discrepancies and collaborate with internal stakeholders across regions.

Reporting & Financial Systems:

• Perform monthly uploads and reviews of financial data in OneStream.
• Assist in the preparation and review of monthly reporting packages for the regional entity.
• Manage monthly/quarterly closings, VAT & tax return preparations, and financial statement submissions in line with Dutch requirements.

Qualifications & Experience:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

• +4 years of relevant experience in a Dutch or European SME or commercial finance environment.

• Proven experience with Dutch statutory financial administration, including VAT, tax filings, and KvK reporting.

• Strong knowledge of Dutch accounting and administrative systems; ability to read and work with Dutch documentation and government portals.

• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., MS Dynamics D365); OneStream experience is a plus.

• Ability to work independently in a matrixed, international organization.

• Fluent in English; Dutch language proficiency at a level sufficient to understand Dutch regulatory and administrative documents.

• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Attributes:

• Experience working with European legal entities.
• Familiarity with invoice approval workflows and shared services functions.
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally in a matrixed organization.

We offer

• A competitive salary, a company pension scheme, and other benefits.
• A multi-faceted challenge in a successful, multinational chemical distributor.
• Fully catered lunch, every working day;
• An inspiring working atmosphere in a stable company.
• A collaborative culture where you work closely with a diverse and talented team across Europe.
• Health is important to us! Exercise at a discount through Urban Sports Club.
• We care about the mental well-being of our employees with free and unlimited access to OpenUp.

About us

Because we care, we touch the lives of hundreds of thousands of people every day. We inspire innovative and sustainable distribution solutions in life and material sciences for the food, pharma, personal care and industrial product formulation markets of the world. Our solutions, carefully sourced and customized to specifications whenever required, are backed by outstanding research & development, customer service, and technical & regulatory support, ensuring that they meet precisely determined needs at every stage of the value chain. Across 43 countries in Europe, Latin America, North America and Asia-Pacific, our approximately 4,000 employees go the extra mile day in, day out, to deliver added-value solutions for our customers. In our activities, we embrace the principles of sustainability, designing products, services and processes with these in mind. From formulation to delivery, from ingredient to packing, from supplier to customer, we care about every detail of what we do. Because every detail is in our care.