GL Accountant, Amsterdam
Reporting to the Controller, the successful candidate will primarily be responsible for liaising with the operations, and accounting teams, providing accounting support where necessary.
The role of the GL Accountant is twofold:
1. To Produce accurate and timely financial statements, and
2. To be a business partner. Finance business partners work closely with the head of the business unit creating a real and active partnership with both operations and management. Their role is to provide 'real-time' support and analysis, to be a trusted advisor and to add value that will assist in decision-making.
OA is responsible for operations accounting, limited financial reporting requirements, treasury, and taxes both statutory income tax filing as well as sales taxes of each entity within their portfolio.
OA is also responsible for following the standard operating procedures (SOPs) developed by the head of Financial Reporting,
Taxes and Treasury. As a result, it is important that each foreign Lead accountant integrates with the accounting departments of the Company’s head office to ensure they receive appropriate support in completing their required tasks as outlined within this document.
As the lead for a foreign entity, you are the sole owner of the books and records associated with each of the entities within their
portfolio.
Key Accountabilities
Implement cost‐effective financial policies and procedures, as well as mitigating financial risks.
Ensure that these policies and procedures not only adhere to HITI’s head office mandates but also to provide value‐add to the business.
Lead the deployment of those policies across High Tide international entities.
Accountable for administering data integrity for High Tide international entities.
Lead monthly financial reviews and analysis of operational results.
Ensure appropriate/standard GL usage across all entities.
Assist with the preparation of business unit profitability analysis.
Preparing financial reports and budgets, as well as controlling and forecasting income and expenditure.
Work in conjunction with business managers to provide forecasts and actual comparisons.
Partner with the head of the e‐commerce group on improvements to the ERP system.
Qualifications
3 ‐ 5 years of accounting experience is required.
An academic degree in Accounting, Finance and or Business Administration
Relevant IFRS and financial reporting experience is required.
Highly proficient ability to read, write, and communicate in Dutch and English.
A highly motivated individual who shows initiative and is focused on achieving results while contributing to a positive, can‐do culture.
Highly organized with strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
Team player who enjoys learning and contributing to team goals.
This is an on-site role.