Manager, Financial Accounting & Reporting

Yinson is a dynamic, equal opportunity employer with great organisational culture where people are valued and empowered to deliver powerful solutions.

Job Summary

The Manager, Financial Accounting & Reporting Europe is a hands-on role that owns and executes day-to-day accounting and reporting for our European entities (Netherlands and Norway). You will prepare and review entries and reconciliations, run the month-end close, and deliver timely, accurate reports, while working closely with the Europe team and global finance to coordinate the close calendar, track deliverables, and ensure all activities are completed in an organized, well-controlled manner. This position is fundamental in ensuring the integration of our Europe office with the global financial reporting system and processes and acts as a key point of contact with the other global finance teams.

Key Responsibilities

· Execute accounting and financial reporting in compliance with relevant accounting standards, ensuring the timely execution of accounting close processes and reporting.

· Coordinate and execute month-end closings, including voucher preparation, monthly analyses, and the review and preparation of reporting packages. Ensure that intercompany transactions are processed promptly and accurately.

· Support the preparation of monthly and quarterly consolidated performance reports for stakeholders and contribute to the annual budgeting process.

· Implement and maintain financial systems, such as Industrial and Financial Systems (IFS), ensuring proper usage and providing training to team members.

· Coordinate and fulfil audit and statutory reporting requirements, collaborating with the tax team to ensure tax compliance.

· Prepare management papers for ad hoc transactions (e.g., dividends, M&A) to support decision-making.

· Provide accounting expertise and guidance for new projects and transactions.

· Build and maintain strong relationships with external auditors, regulatory authorities, and internal stakeholders regarding financial accounting and reporting.

· Mentor and supervise team members, providing on-the-job training and knowledge transfer

Other Responsibilities

· Scope: Hands-on ownership and execution of Finance and Accounting functions for European operations, specifically in the Netherlands and Norway.

· Payroll Management: Review documentation from outsourced payroll providers for the Netherlands and Oslo offices, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

· Shared Services: Collect timesheet data and prepare shared service invoices in accordance with the Group's shared service policy.

· Tax Compliance: Support the Tax team by preparing accurate source data and reconciliations for European entities, including VAT control accounts, tax account roll‑forwards, and schedules for corporate income tax (CIT), withholding, and payroll‑related taxes.

· Cash Flow Oversight: Monitor cash balances periodically to ensure timely payment of monthly expenses.

· Payment Approvals: Review and authorize payments through IFS and banking platforms as needed.

· Liquidity Support: Collaborate with FP&A teams to prepare 13-week liquidity forecasts.

Experience

· 7–10 years’ progressive accounting experience, including 3–5 years in audit and 2–4 years in industry with ownership of month‑end close and IFRS reporting;

· Knowledge of IFRS and Dutch GAAP, as well as all applicable statutory requirements and bookkeeping laws.

· Experience with NL statutory audits and VAT data preparation preferred.

· Experience in international finance operations and working in a complex matrix organization with multiple stakeholders.

Qualifications

· Proficiency in English, both written and verbal. Good understanding of Dutch would be an advantage.

· Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to produce well-structured written materials and articulate complex matters concisely and effectively.

· A systematic approach to solving complex problems and solution-oriented thinking with high attention to detail.

· Great team player with the ability to influence collaborators within the finance organization (FA&R, Tax, FP&A).

· A high degree of self-motivation, ambition, and hands-on, with an entrepreneurial mindset; a good team player with the ability to engage with people and deliver within tight deadlines and in a fast-paced, international environment.

· Master’s degree in a related field (accounting / finance / economics), with a recognized accounting designation being an advantage.

Our Offer

You will be working in a culturally diverse organization that fosters teamwork and mutual support. Our dynamic workplace not only encourages people to be innovative, creative, and open but is also geared towards realizing ambition. We provide mentorship and coaching to our employees in developing their professional careers with us. Yinson offers an excellent package of benefits and has offices located in a prime location in the city, allowing for easy travel to and from work. Working hours are flexible, with numerous company events held throughout the year.

Please apply via LinkedIn or our candidate portal and include not only a CV but also a motivation / cover letter for the role. CVs without a motivation letter will not be considered.