Financial Accountant GL & Tax

Key Responsibilities:

General Ledger and Financial Reporting

• General Ledger Management: Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts across multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with local GAAP and Dutch GAAP.

• Month- and Year-End Closings: Lead month-end and year-end closing processes, including preparing journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial statements.

• Statutory Reporting: Prepare and file statutory financial statements for all entities, ensuring compliance with local regulations and liaising with external auditors.

• Intercompany Transactions: Oversee intercompany transactions and reconciliations, ensuring balances are aligned at all times.

VAT and Tax Compliance

• VAT Accounting: Prepare and file VAT returns for all entities, ensuring compliance with local VAT regulations and timely submissions.

• Other Tax Filings: Prepare and file corporate income tax returns and other tax filings (e.g., property tax, energy tax, etc.) in accordance with local laws.

Payroll and Employee Benefits Accounting

• Payroll Accounting: Ensure accurate recording of salaries, bonuses, and other compensation-related expenses.

• Employee Benefits: Manage accounting for employee benefits, including pensions, health insurance, and other fringe benefits, ensuring compliance with local regulations.

• Accruals: Record accruals for employee-related expenses, including bonuses and vacation entitlements.

Functional Leadership and Stakeholder Collaboration

• Functional Leadership: Provide functional leadership to local finance staff in each country, ensuring adherence to standardized processes and best practices in general ledger accounting, VAT & tax compliance, and employee benefits accounting.

• Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of financial operations.

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with local finance teams, auditors, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless financial operations.

Who You Are
We're looking for a sharp finance mind with a commercial edge; someone who can simplify the complex, negotiate with confidence, and bring clarity to innovative energy solutions. If you're fluent in Dutch law, internationally experienced or interested to expand your international experience, passionate about renewables, and ready to co-create the future of sustainable infrastructure, we want you at the table.

You bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. A professional accounting qualification (e.g., SPD, AA, or equivalent) is preferred.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience, with at least 5 years in a senior role overseeing multiple entities. Experience in a senior role at mid-sized to large accounting firms (compilation practice) is a plus.

• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., Netsuite, Oracle), advanced Excel skills, and familiarity with consolidation tools.

• Fluency in English and Dutch is essential; proficiency in French or German is a plus.

• Strong understanding of local GAAP and Dutch GAAP, with experience in statutory reporting and tax compliance in the EMEA region.

• Detail-oriented and disciplined, ensuring high-quality output at all times.

• Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage stakeholders at all levels.

• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

• Experience in leading and mentoring a team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work culture.

What's in it for you?

At Sunrock, work is not just about making a difference in the world - it's also about having fun and enjoying your job! Join our team and benefit from:

✨ Make a Meaningful Impact: Be part of an enterprising and innovative company driving the energy transition forward.

🚀 Join Our Vibrant Team: Thrive in a dynamic, fast-growing organization surrounded by passionate and driven colleagues.

💡 Your Ideas Matter: We value your creativity and offer ample space for your own ideas and personal development.

🏡 Flexible Work Options: Embrace hybrid working, allowing you to be productive from the comfort of your home or in our inspiring new office in Amsterdam Zuid.

🏝️ Unlimited Time Off: Rest, recharge, and maintain a healthy work-life balance with unlimited holidays.

🥗🏋️ Caring for You: Your health matters! Enjoy a daily lunch and two weekly fitness sessions with a professional trainer.

💰 Competitive Compensation: Receive a competitive salary, pension plan, and participation in our bonus plan.

🚆🚲 Commuter Perks: Travel conveniently with an NS Business card or receive a kilometer fee and lease a bike.

🎉 Celebrating Together: Work hard and have loads of fun! Join us for annual company outing, drinks, and other fun activities!

Ready to be Unstoppable?

You'll meet all kinds of people here. 90% of Sunrockers recommend us as a great place to work, and 80% consider us to be inclusive. We celebrate diversity and work to ensure that we’re a place where each individual can thrive in their uniqueness. So whatever your background or identity may be, hit that sunny-looking apply button to learn more about Sunrock and meet our teams.

Join us at Sunrock, where your expertise helps power our collective journey to a sustainable, solar-powered future. Apply today and become a key player in the global shift towards clean energy!