Finance Officer

Amsterdam Permanent €55.000 - €65.000 per year View Job Description
The ideal candidate brings experience in financial administration, payroll coordination, and knowledge of Dutch GAAP, along with strong skills in SAP and Excel and business‑level fluency in English.

Added 13/03/2026

  • Stable, international environment with long-term career potential
  • Broad finance exposure across multiple entities, with focus on IT projects

About Our Client

A Japanese trading company, operating as a subsidiary of a major Japanese manufacturer, is seeking a Finance Officer/ Analyst for its Amsterdam office. In this position, you will support the Finance Director with accurate financial administration, payroll coordination, compliance, and timely reporting across multiple European entities. The ideal candidate brings experience in financial administration, payroll coordination, affinity for IT projects and knowledge of Dutch GAAP, along with strong skills in SAP and Excel and business‑level fluency in English.

Job Description

  • Process daily financial transactions in SAP (S/4HANA)
  • Maintain accurate general ledger records
  • Prepare balance sheet reconciliations
  • Manage accounts payable and receivable processes
  • Perform credit control and debtor follow-up
  • Review and process expense claims in accordance with company policy
  • Maintain a structured and audit-ready digital filing system
  • Coordinate payroll preparation with external providers in Netherlands, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and UK
  • Prepare payroll input data and review outputs
  • Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual tax and social security filings
  • Monitor employee leave balances
  • Support monthly and year-end closing processes
  • Assist in preparing financial statements under Dutch GAAP
  • Contribute to management reporting
  • Support audit preparation
  • Ensure compliance with internal financial policies
  • Support internal control procedures
  • Contribute to process improvements and finance automation initi

The Successful Applicant

  • 4+ years' experience in corporate finance or accounting
  • Working knowledge of Dutch GAAP is beneficial
  • Experience with payroll coordination and/or credit control
  • Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems
  • Strong Excel skills
  • Available 32-40 hours per week
  • Fluency in English is a must, Dutch language skill is beneficial

What's on Offer

  • Competitive gross annual compensation
  • Hybrid work (1-2 days from home)
  • Ability to have indefinite contract after initial 7 months
  • Office in the business district of Amsterdam
  • International working environment
Contact
Noor Faisal
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6969607
Phone number
+31205788070

Job summary

Sector
Finance & Accounting
Sub Sector
Accounts Assistant
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Jobs by location
Amsterdam
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant
Noor Faisal
Consultant phone
+31205788070
Job Reference
JN-032026-6969607