ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING SPECIALIST JOB DESCRIPTION

General Ledger entries close on schedule - or they do not, and the downstream effects ripple through statutory filings, audit timelines, and consolidation packages for every entity in the group. The Accounting and Reporting Specialist is the individual accountable for preventing that failure, maintaining accurate ledger records across multiple legal entities, and delivering the financial statements and management reports that controller teams depend on to close each period. This role sits inside a corporate finance or controllership function and carries direct ownership of month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and SOX or IFRS control compliance. The work is technical in its standards and relational in its execution.

As the Accounting and Reporting Specialist, you will own the monthly close and statutory reporting cycle for one or more legal entities, ensuring financial statements meet GAAP or IFRS requirements and internal deadlines with minimal escalation. The position operates within a corporate controllership or shared services finance team, collaborating regularly with external auditors, tax advisors, and cross-functional business controllers.

Career Impact: Sustained ownership of multi-entity statutory reporting under IFRS or US GAAP builds the kind of technical credibility that distinguishes candidates for senior controller and finance manager roles.

Business Impact: Accurate, on-time ledger closure directly determines the reliability of the consolidated financial statements filed with regulators and presented to executive leadership each quarter.

Growth Opportunity: Exposure to intercompany eliminations, CapEx reporting, and SOX control frameworks broadens the technical base that opens pathways toward Financial Controller and Reporting Manager positions.

• Perform General Ledger accounting activities for assigned legal entities, meeting monthly and quarterly close timetables.
• Prepare journal entries for intercompany accounts, applying Income Statement and Balance Sheet elimination procedures each period.
• Execute balance sheet reconciliation analysis across all assigned accounts, resolving variances in line with group accounting policies.
• Operate SOX and internal controls in accordance with the Group controls framework and documented Work Instructions.
• Compile statutory financial statements and management reporting packages for internal and external stakeholders, including CapEx disclosures.
• Support external and internal audit requests by providing work papers, reconciliations, and supporting documentation on schedule.
• Collaborate with treasury, tax, and consolidation teams to process ad hoc data requests and ensure accurate reporting submissions.
• Monitor compliance with the monthly close schedule and escalate input delays from operational teams before deadlines are missed.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics, or equivalent work experience.
• 3 or more years of accounting experience in a multi-entity or international corporate environment, with exposure to period-end close.
• Working knowledge of GAAP or IFRS financial reporting standards, including the ability to apply them to journal entry preparation and reconciliation.
• Demonstrated experience supporting external or internal audits, including preparation of work papers and resolution of auditor queries.
• Strong proficiency in spreadsheet-based financial analysis, including reconciliation modeling and variance reporting.
• Ability to manage multiple reporting deadlines simultaneously while maintaining high accuracy in ledger entries and disclosures.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with business controllers, auditors, and cross-functional finance teams.

• Professional accounting certification, such as CPA, ACCA, or CIMA, or active progress toward one.
• Experience preparing statutory accounts under Dutch GAAP, IFRS, or Federal Acquisition Regulation cost compliance rules.
• Familiarity with SOX control testing, documentation, and remediation processes in a publicly reported or regulated entity.
• Prior exposure to consolidation processes within a shared services or Big Four audit environment.

• Monthly close completion rate, measured by the percentage of ledger entries posted by the scheduled deadline.
• Balance sheet reconciliation clearance rate, tracking the share of open items resolved within the period they arise.
• Audit request turnaround time, measuring days between auditor query receipt and delivery of supporting documentation.
• Journal entry error rate, tracking posting corrections as a percentage of total entries submitted per close cycle.
• Variance explanation coverage, measured by the proportion of budget-to-actual deviations with documented commentary.
• Typical tools: ERP financial management (commonly SAP or Oracle); spreadsheet and reporting (commonly Excel with advanced functions); consolidation platforms (commonly BPC or HFM).

• Base Salary Range: $65,000 to $90,000 annually, depending on experience and location.
• Bonus: Annual performance bonus, typically 5 to 10 percent of base salary.
• Equity: Not standard at this level; occasionally offered at multinational firms.
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage; employer contribution standard.
• PTO: 15 to 20 days annually, plus standard federal holidays.
• Common Perks: CPA exam support or reimbursement, hybrid work schedule, professional development budget.

Figures are estimates based on general US market benchmarks and may be outdated. Adjust based on location, company size, and seniority level.

Work authorization in the United States is required; sponsorship availability varies by employer. Employment in this role is contingent on successful completion of a background check, which may include verification of prior employment and education credentials. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities are available throughout the hiring process upon request.

The Accounting and Reporting Specialist owns the end-to-end budget creation process for OPL and CAPEX, delivering periodic cost analysis reports that guide management decisions on cost reduction and financial planning. Working within a Finance and Control function and serving as a subject matter expert to operational streams, this role ensures accurate SAP budget updates and supports alignment between cost centre owners and financial targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze actual costs monthly against comparable benchmarks per stream.
• Identify key focus areas for cost reduction initiatives.
• Conduct gap analysis against prior year comparables to meet cost targets.
• Serve as subject matter expert to operational streams on cost-related queries.
• Manage the end-to-end budget creation process for OPL and CAPEX.
• Prepare timelines, templates, and measures to launch the yearly budget cycle.
• Monitor compliance with the schedule and proactively address input delays from operations.
• Consolidate financial and operational data into the NBS total budget and apply overhead cost allocation procedures.
• Conduct regular meetings with key cost centre owners to align on budget proposals and provide financial support.
• Liaise with Nestlé Global Business Services counterpart on the overall budget cycle.
• Ensure timely and accurate budget updates in SAP for OPL and CAPEX.

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• A CPA license is preferred.
• Experience in Finance and Control.
• Advanced working knowledge of SAP, including OPL and CAPEX modules.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Applications.
• Ability to interpret analytical results and recommend appropriate actions.
• High degree of accuracy in preparing and analyzing financial reports.
• Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams to deliver business results.
• Willing to adjust shift schedules as required by business needs.

Embedded within the Dutch Entities Controlling Group, the Accounting and Reporting Specialist supervises annual Statutory Financial Statements and quarterly IFRS reporting for multiple entities, including the Holding Company. Working closely with external consultants, auditors, and subsidiaries, this role maintains correct financial records and contributes to improvement initiatives in statutory and management reporting.

Core Functions

• Supervise the annual Statutory Financial Statements for various entities, including the Holding Company.
• Supervise communication flows and obligations with Subsidiaries.
• Supervise the month-end closing process and quarterly IFRS reporting for various entities.
• Participate in the annual budget process and interim forecasting.
• Collaborate with external consultants on corporate tax computation and compliance.
• Supervise Cash Flow and Derivatives management, including accounting policy and ad hoc analysis.
• Assist in preparing audit work papers for year-end audits with external auditors.
• Supervise the General Accounting and Fixed Assets WW Company Core Model, including future roll-out support.
• Assist in executing company policies and compliance procedures.
• Support Management on Due Diligence activities.

Qualifications & Experience

• University degree in Accounting, Economics, or Finance.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in senior accounting, tax consultancy, audit, or finance control in a fast-paced environment.
• In-depth knowledge of SAP or other financial ERP, reporting, and data analysis tools such as SAP Analytics or Business Objects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Power BI knowledge is a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proven team working skills.
• Passion for the retail, fashion, and luxury sector.
• Fluency in English; French is a plus.

Reporting to department leadership, the Accounting and Reporting Specialist shapes the full lifecycle of regular and ad hoc reports from concept to completion, selecting formats and data interpretations that serve both internal and external partners. Partnering with departments across the division to identify improvement opportunities and facilitate data cooperation, this role ensures data integrity and delivers analytical insights that support sound program management decisions.

Primary Duties

• Create regular and ad hoc reports from concept to completion, selecting the best format and data interpretation for all partners.
• Identify data needs and develop processes for accessing relevant data essential to analytical report development and deployment.
• Track and analyze data to identify project risks and trends against established measurements and report results.
• Work with departments to identify opportunities for improvement in reporting tools and techniques.
• Conduct preliminary analysis and quality assurance of all data, assessing validity and evaluating the need for modifications to program management systems.
• Maintain performance metrics across the division and remain current on operational issues affecting reporting policies and methodologies.
• Build relationships with department peers to maintain knowledge of project issues and facilitate data cooperation for report preparation.
• Consult with departments to develop new data collection and reporting processes, and represent the department in reporting meetings with all partners.

Skills & Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Analytics, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Minimum 4 years of related experience.
• Knowledge of data collection, management techniques, and data interpretation to retrieve, analyze, and deliver insights and recommendations.
• Knowledge of data quality assurance processes, methodology, and testing practices to ensure data integrity and identify inefficiencies.
• Analytical and evaluative skills to conduct complex analysis, conceptualize reporting approaches, and recommend enhancements.
• Creativity to determine report formats and translate diverse data into meaningful reports for internal and external audiences.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to draft reports and present information to various audiences.
• Experience with reporting visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Qlik Sense.

Sitting at the intersection of client service and financial reporting, the Accounting and Reporting Specialist prepares and peer-reviews monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc retirement fund reports for Sanlam Corporate clients to support informed decision-making. Operating across multiple business units to investigate and resolve discrepancies, this role ensures a true view of retirement fund administration status while continuously identifying opportunities to reduce redundant reporting.

Duties

• Prepare and peer review monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc client and internal reports per client specifications, quality standards, and required timeframes.
• Ensure reports are compiled in a format that enables clients to clearly understand the status of all administration aspects of their retirement fund and any issues or concerns.
• Report to Sanlam Corporate clients as per the administration service offering to provide a true view of retirement fund status for informed decision-making.
• Conduct continuous review of reports to identify improvement opportunities and minimize redundant reporting.
• Investigate and resolve identified discrepancies or issues effectively through continuous interaction across various business units.
• Maintain, update, and improve internal reports.

Requirements

• Related tertiary qualification is advantageous.
• Minimum 2 years of employee benefits industry experience.
• Minimum 2 years of MIP System experience with Striata knowledge.
• Retirement fund financial knowledge and IT industry knowledge.
• Strong Excel skills, including formulas, data tables, models, and macros.
• Ability to handle and consolidate various data sources, apply data modelling, and demonstrate insights to develop reporting capabilities.
• An analytical mindset with attention to detail and the ability to package information in a simple and understandable format.
• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills with the ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
• Client-focused, self-motivated, collaborative across business units, with a strong focus on delivery.

A key member of the reporting team, the Accounting and Reporting Specialist translates business reporting requirements into efficient, sustainable solutions and delivers standard and ad hoc reports to clients across geographies and businesses. Collaborating across HR and operational functions, this role supports the continuous development of self-service reporting products on the WFA Portal and enables clients to access accurate, timely data for strategic workforce decisions.

Functions

• Translate business reporting requirements into meaningful, efficient, and sustainable reporting solutions.
• Deliver ad hoc and standard reports to clients across geographies and businesses in a seamless, timely, and error-free manner.
• Understand available tools and processes to redirect clients to existing products or efficiently deliver reporting and analysis.
• Actively contribute to the continuous review, development, and modification of self-service reporting products on the WFA Portal.
• Participate in scheduled testing of data and data elements resulting from integrations, fixes, or product upgrades.
• Proactively manage data quality through auditing and analyzing report output, including working with large volumes of sensitive and confidential data.
• Deliver training to end-users on access, new products and processes, and reporting tool functionality as required.
• Assist with tracking and reporting delivery metrics representing the team's quantitative and qualitative productivity.

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum graduate degree in any stream.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a reporting or similar role, ideally in Human Resources or a related discipline.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and research skills with the ability to synthesize insights and develop solutions.
• Advanced skills in Business Intelligence tools such as Business Objects and MS Excel.
• Exposure to Tableau, QlikView, or similar visualization tools.
• Proficiency in development, documentation, testing, and triage, combined with strong consulting skills.
• Exposure to HR processes, procedures, and improvement initiatives is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with all levels of management across multiple businesses and geographies.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational ability, customer service orientation, and enthusiasm for self-development.

Accurate and timely management and statutory reporting for multiple legal entities across US GAAP and Dutch GAAP depends on the Accounting and Reporting Specialist, who maintains General Ledger accounting, prepares annual statutory accounts, and supports SOX control and compliance. Based within the Dutch Entities Controlling Group alongside 40 colleagues, this role also supports continuous improvement initiatives that enhance process efficiency across the Headquarters accounting function.

Accountabilities

• Maintain General Ledger accounting across US GAAP, Dutch GAAP, and tax ledger.
• Ensure Headquarters accounting transactions are recorded in a timely and accurate manner.
• Support the monthly closing and submission of data to Headquarters.
• Prepare annual statutory accounts for the company and for holding companies under Dutch GAAP.
• Support the lead accountant on corporate income tax return tasks and internal and external audits.
• Manage the financial and SOX control and compliance environment.
• Prepare CBS statistical reporting for selected legal entities and internal legal entity accounting reports for various stakeholders.
• Support ad hoc requests from US Consolidation, Tax, and Treasury stakeholders.
• Support the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives to enhance process efficiency and effectiveness.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; a Master's degree in Accounting or Finance is preferred.
• 3 to 5 years of experience as an accountant in an international environment, preferably in production or pharma.
• Good knowledge of US GAAP and Dutch GAAP accounting regulations and practices.
• Experience with Big Four accounting or auditing firms.
• Proficient in SAP, Excel, and other MS Office tools.
• Business-level English proficiency in speaking and writing.

As the Accounting and Reporting Specialist, this role delivers across the full BI lifecycle, from requirements analysis through design, development, and support, building compelling interactive reports on top of structured data models for Microsoft. The Microsoft team relies on this work to translate business priorities into actionable Power BI reporting solutions and to integrate new data sources that inform a comprehensive and coherent BI story.

Technical Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Microsoft team to understand business priorities and translate them into requirements accessible to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Build compelling, interactive, and actionable reports on top of structured data models.
• Deliver across the full BI lifecycle, from requirements analysis through design, development, release, and support.
• Analyze new and disparate data sources for integration with existing datasets to develop a comprehensive BI story.
• Support the team's broader initiatives and serve as a resource on best practices, including mentoring team members.

Technical Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience as a Business Intelligence professional with emphasis on Microsoft SQL Server and Azure SQL technologies.
• Minimum 3 years of experience designing, developing, and deploying reporting solutions using Microsoft Power BI.
• Experience working directly with customers to understand business needs and translate them into clear, actionable technical solutions.
• Experience with Azure Data services, including Azure SQL DB, Azure Data Factory, and Azure Analysis Services.
• Experience with Microsoft Power Platform and Dataverse; experience working at Microsoft is a plus.
• Excel reporting expertise, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, Power Pivot, functions, macros, and charts.
• Experience with SCRUM and Agile methodologies, especially in the Product Owner role.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.
• Experience collaborating with broader teams and supporting shared success.

Accounting and Reporting Specialist leads monthly financial statement preparation by collecting, consolidating, and analyzing financial data, while reviewing staff accountant entries and completing Balance Sheet roll forward schedules via the BPC system. The work directly supports internal and external audit processes and ensures accurate intercompany eliminations and account reconciliation across divisional finance contacts.

Operational Focus

• Review staff accountant entries for late adjusting entries, cross-divisional entries, and restricted account entries.
• Complete Balance Sheet roll forward schedules via the BPC system for use in monthly and quarterly financial statement review.
• Prepare monthly financial statements by collecting, consolidating, and analyzing financial data.
• Prepare journal entries for general ledger intercompany accounts requiring monthly and quarterly Income Statement and Balance Sheet eliminations.
• Review and research account reconciliation variances in accordance with company accounting policies, coordinating with divisions to confirm or correct information.
• Review reconciliations for late adjusting entries to provide divisional finance contacts with relevant information.
• Handle internal and external audit requests and support special projects as requested by management.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Minimum 3 years of comparable work experience.
• Experience with foreign currency exchange rates.
• Strong Excel skills; experience with Oracle and intermediate Excel is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.

The Accounting and Reporting Specialist produces consolidated datasets from SQL, OSIsoft-PI, and Azure Cloud platforms to support research reporting and project execution at manufacturing plants. Working alongside project teams and traveling to plant sites for launches, this role documents data variables, manages Cloud data flows, and communicates analytical findings that inform operational decision-making across engineering and manufacturing environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Acquire, consolidate, and validate large datasets from multiple sources through platforms such as SQL, OSIsoft-PI, and Azure Cloud.
• Document data variables from on-premises and Cloud sources, including transformation and merge rules.
• Manage, orchestrate, and troubleshoot data flows in the Cloud.
• Work with OSIsoft-PI systems to build and manage PI Views and AF structures.
• Assist in compiling research reports and communicating findings in project meetings.
• Travel to manufacturing plants for project launch and execution as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field such as Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Basic coding skills in at least one programming language such as Python (preferred), C#, PySpark, or Scala.
• Basic experience with relational databases and SQL scripting.
• Proficiency in Excel.
• Fundamental knowledge in statistics and engineering.
• Strong aptitude and willingness to continually learn and expand skill sets.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills with dedication to timely and detailed follow-through.

Reporting to group accounting leadership, the Accounting and Reporting Specialist develops accurate partner and royalty reporting by managing bi-weekly customer reports and invoices and taking ownership of the VK project. Partnering with group accounting teams on month-end close, this role ensures complete and timely reporting for key partners while continuously recommending process improvements and supporting special Excel-based projects.

Role Responsibilities

• Prepare customer reports and invoices on a bi-weekly basis.
• Take ownership of the VK project and Royalty Reporting, managing day-to-day tasks with attention to detail and the ability to take necessary actions.
• Support the month-end closing process in collaboration with group accounting teams.
• Perform and review complete and accurate partner reporting on time.
• Continuously evaluate current policies and recommend process improvements.
• Assist with special projects, including creating, formatting, and editing Excel spreadsheets.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a finance role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications with the ability to adopt new software quickly.
• Ability to analyze large datasets with strong attention to detail and dedication to accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Reporting to the R&A function leadership, the Accounting and Reporting Specialist refines standard General Ledger accounting activities and supports both internal and external reporting requirements in line with group timelines. Partnering with R&A colleagues and stakeholders across multiple team areas to ensure timely ledger closure, this role operates all SOX and internal controls within the Group controls framework and supports special data and project requests.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Perform standard General Ledger accounting activities accurately and in line with the timetable.
• Support the preparation and submission of standard internal and external reporting requirements per group timelines.
• Collaborate with R&A colleagues and other processes to ensure timely ledger closure.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliation analysis, ensuring all control requirements are met on a timely basis.
• Operate all SOX and internal controls in line with Work Instructions and the Group controls framework.
• Support R&A special projects and respond to special data and project requests in a timely and effective manner.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics.
• ACCA or CIMA certification is a strong asset.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a relevant accounting environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong proficiency in Excel.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work across multiple stakeholders and team areas.

Sitting at the intersection of accounts receivable management and management information reporting, the Accounting and Reporting Specialist performs monthly AR closing activities and general ledger account reconciliation for AR accounts while preparing MIS for management reviews. Operating across AR and business controller relationships, this role conducts annual customer reviews and maintains effective working partnerships that support accurate and timely financial reporting.

Scope of Work

• Perform annual reviews of customers.
• Prepare MIS for management reviews.
• Perform AR monthly closing activities.
• Perform general ledger account reconciliation for AR accounts.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with business controllers.

Professional Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Audit, Tax, Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline.
• 0 to 2 years of experience in Cash processes covering credit, dispute, and collection management, reporting, and accounting.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• SAP or Oracle knowledge.
• Good communication skills.
• Flexible to work any shift timings.

A key member of the CS&L reporting function, the CS&L Accounting and Reporting Specialist collects and processes operational metrics for Customer Service and Logistics sites across CIS countries and prepares the monthly CIS CS&L PBR deck to support management reviews. Collaborating across site representatives, finance teams, and global functions, this role advances accurate CapEx planning and KPI tracking that enables timely and informed supply chain management decisions.

Key Deliverables

• Collect and process operational metrics for all Customer Service and Logistics sites and related infrastructure across CIS countries to analyze the current situation, identify problem areas, and improve process management.
• Communicate with site representatives to obtain complete and accurate information for the Scorecard, and consolidate results against targets.
• Analyze site data and prepare the monthly CIS CS&L PBR deck to support management reviews across all CIS sites.
• Collect comments on key KPI deviations versus targets and plans, and organize follow-up communications to capture opportunities on a monthly and weekly basis.
• Analyze CS&L P&L data, communicate results with relevant functions, and identify main causes of deviations versus plan, prior year, and forecasts.
• Participate in budget preparation, including CPU calculation and comparison with relevant scenarios.
• Collect and prepare capital investment information for finance, monitor project status in Global Brain to support timely CapEx plan execution, and load CS&L KPI data into the Measure Up platform.

Background & Experience

• Higher education degree.
• Previous experience in reporting and analytics.
• Direct Supply Chain or Finance operational experience.
• Strong analytical and holistic data interpretation skills.
• Proven troubleshooting ability and high attention to detail.
• Strong MS Excel and PowerPoint knowledge.
• Expert in MS Office and database management.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to formulate targeted questions for clarification.
• Upper-intermediate proficiency in English and Russian.

Timely and accurate statutory and management reporting for FENDI Shared Services and its related entities depends on the General Accounting and Reporting Specialist, who prepares journal entries, IFRS-compliant annual statutory reports, and monthly Management Reporting Packages in Syrus. Serving as a key contact for external auditors and internal stakeholders, this role produces CapEx reporting, gross margin analysis by product category, and KPI statistics that strengthen financial control across the luxury retail business.

Areas of Ownership

• Prepare and record journal entries to support monthly closing and Statutory reporting.
• Review reconciliations for Statutory accounts and IFRS, and prepare annual Statutory reporting under IFRS.
• Prepare and submit the monthly Management Reporting Package in Syrus.
• Produce CapEx reporting and additional disclosures, including headcount and lease commitments.
• Conduct gross margin analysis by product category and operating expense analysis by store.
• Prepare monthly KPI statistics on AR and AP performance.
• Establish and introduce systems and procedures to strengthen financial control and compliance.
• Provide external auditors with supporting documents and work closely with internal and independent suppliers.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of working experience in financial reporting.
• Knowledge of IFRS standards.
• Experience with SAP and Stealth.
• Exceptional proficiency in Excel; proficient in PowerPoint, Word, Access, and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong financial analysis and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
• Exceptional multitasking skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; fluency in English required.
• Energetic, self-motivated, and able to work independently to achieve set goals.

As the Accounting and Reporting Specialist, this role advances general accounting for several legal entities across the Benelux region, executing monthly closing and consolidation and preparing tax declarations and regulatory reporting. The Benelux accounting team relies on this work to coordinate effectively with local and international colleagues and to support transformation projects that strengthen financial control and compliance across the region.

Primary Duties

• Perform general accounting for several legal entities.
• Execute monthly closing and consolidation.
• Prepare tax declarations and regulatory reporting.
• Support internal and external audit activities.
• Coordinate with local and international colleagues.
• Participate in transformation projects.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a financial accounting role.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills suited to an international setting.
• Proficiency in English.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic and changing environment.

Accounting and Reporting Specialist owns controlling and reporting for SG&A and A&P spend, including month-end close, variance analysis, budget, forecast, and internal controls for the BGI Management Team. The work directly supports the Partnerships Controller on recurring journals, balance sheet validation, and HFM schedule validation, while driving interaction with Regional Sales Office finance teams and Corporate on service charges to deliver reliable financial insights across the business.

Job Functions

• Serve as a finance business partner for SG&A and A&P spend owners in the BGI Management Team, providing insights and challenges on spend.
• Proactively address deviations and risks versus targets, and drive and monitor improvement initiatives.
• Own controlling and reporting for SG&A and A&P spend, including month-end close, variance analysis, budget, forecast, and internal controls.
• Act as a finance business partner for the HR function on FTE reporting and restructuring.
• Manage frequent interaction with the Regional Sales Office finance teams on local spend and with Corporate on service charges.
• Support the Partnerships Controller in month-end close reporting activities, including recurring journals, balance sheet validation, HFM schedule validation, and internal controls.
• Initiate and execute improvements to BGI-wide reporting activities, models, and systems.
• Provide ad hoc support on improvement projects and deep dive analysis.

Qualifications & Experience

• Master's degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with SAP and Oracle HFM.
• Proficient in all MS Office tools with excellent Excel modelling skills.
• Strong analytical thinking with both detail-oriented and helicopter-view business sense.
• Ability to critically steer the business as a finance business partner.
• Full professional proficiency in English.
• Team-focused, accountable, hands-on, and proactive attitude.

The Public Accounting and Reporting Specialist owns the preparation of month-end journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial accounting deliverables that support Accenture's externally filed financial statements within the AFS Controllership organization. Working across cross-functional teams and serving as a point of contact for accounting issues, this role executes internal controls in compliance with US GAAP and Federal cost compliance rules, enabling accurate consolidated close and audit readiness for internal and external stakeholders.

Core Responsibilities

• Participate in the monthly consolidated close and perform mid-month inter-company activities.
• Prepare financial accounting deliverables to support Accenture's externally filed financial statements.
• Prepare AFS and subsidiaries' financial statements and provide month-over-month and quarter-over-quarter variance analyses.
• Prepare journal entries in accordance with GAAP and perform balance sheet account reconciliations, resolving discrepancies with minimal supervision.
• Execute internal controls to ensure compliance with US GAAP, AFS policies, and Federal cost compliance rules.
• Serve as a point of contact for accounting issues and troubleshooting, and support internal and external audits.
• Respond to ad hoc reporting requests and special project requests from internal and external stakeholders.
• Evaluate and recommend improvements in accounting procedures, processes, methodologies, and tools, and communicate with cross-functional teams to perform operational accounting duties.

Professional Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics.
• Experience in auditing a public company, corporate accounting, or government contracting.
• Familiarity with GAAP, Government Cost Accounting Standards, and Federal Acquisition Regulation.
• Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and Index Match.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with detail orientation and strong organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication and collaboration skills across all employee levels.