Senior Accountant

Chiesi is seeking for a Senior Accountant in Netherlands to join the Benelux Finance department. This role offers a great opportunity for an experienced accountant with in depth knowledge of the Dutch rules and taxes. Are you ready to lead the Dutch accounting processes? Then we are looking for you.  

What you will be doing

As a Senior Accountant you have the full oversight of all accounting tasks and taking care of all accounting activities in Netherlands. Next to this you are involved in Benelux cross country activities defined by the accounting manager, such as, but not limited to: Intercompany; Transfer Prices, Accounts Payable; etc.

Your key tasks and activities will be:

• Lead independently Dutch statutory subjects and internal and external audits;
• Ensure proper level of internal controls;
• Guarantee accuracy of the financial statements;
• Being the main point of contact for our PR/PO process and SAP workflow and coordinate activities between departments;
• Give training and continuously educate colleagues;
• Deal with internal queries regarding the general ledger process and prepare calculation of month end tasks related to general ledger postings;
• Maintain balance sheet accounts reconciled;
• Coordinate travel and expenses in the T&E management tool;
• Calculates all relevant local taxes and other declarations for the authorities;
• Works closely with tax consultants for advice and reviews;
• Provide oral or written information from the financial systems to stakeholders at their request;
• Collect data for financial reports and prepares reports at the instruction of the Accounting Manager;
• Raise proactively any identified risks and provide clear action plan(s).

We offer

Join a passionate, Italian family-owned company where our values and behavior truly matter!

As family-owned company we focus on making impact for patients, the planet, people and all that with shared prosperity. Our activities have been externally validated as B Corp certified. 

At Chiesi, we believe in continuous growth and development. Your personal and professional journey matters to us!

In addition to our focus on professional success, we place great importance on team connection and collaboration. That’s why we organize several internal offside business events to foster connection, feedback and collaboration.

• An attractive salary in line with your responsibilities and experience.
• A yearly fixed gratification based on individual performance
• 32 holidays per year, including 7 company days.
• Kilometer allowance: €0.23 per km. Or an OV Vrij season ticket (2nd class) instead of the kilometer allowance. The OV Vrij ticket can also be used privately.
• NS Business Card: everyone will receive an NS Business Card. For business travel by public transport, Chiesi fully reimburses the costs on the basis of 2nd class travel.
• Net internet allowance of € 55 per month.
• Hybrid working model: all office based colleagues are working at least 3 days per week in the office. The other days you are free to work remotely.
• Workation: option work from another location for up to three weeks per year, giving you the freedom to balance work and life in a way that suits you best.
• C-Fit Program: Track your well-being in our app, enjoy a shared healthy FREE lunch at the office, and participate in well-being activities that combine fun with colleagues while helping you achieve a healthy lifestyle.
• We will take care of 50% of the costs (net) of the health insurance of you and your live-in family members.
• Company fitness: benefit in the gym when you participate in the ‘Nationaal Bedrijfsfitness Plan’.
• Attractive pension scheme with a low employee contribution.
• Insurances: excellent employer funded insurance plans.
• Annual budget of € 1.000 that you can use for learning or well-being opportunities, helping you grow professionally and personally.

Who are we looking for?

An energized team player with the ability to lead processes. As a Senior Accountant you are committed, organized and you have an eye for detail. Stakeholder management and pro-activity are key for this role. 

• Your working and thinking level is bachelors degree;
• You have a minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role;
• You have deep understanding of Dutch rules (Dutch accounting and taxes);
• You have high technical knowledge about accounting principles (especially IFRS);
• You have excellent oral and written communicative skills in English.

Interested?

Nice! We are looking forward to receiving your application! Click on the button ‘Apply now’ and upload your CV and motivation letter and we will contact you. Questions? Then contact Femke Roze at [email protected]. 

About Chiesi

Chiesi is an international research-focused biopharmaceutical group with 90 years’ experience, operating in more than 30 countries, with its Headquarter in Parma, Italy.

More than 7,000 employees across the group are united by a singular purpose: promoting a healthier world for our people, patients, and the planet. This is what drives us as we research, develop, and market innovative drugs across our main therapeutic areas. Discover more here.

At Chiesi we are thinking generations ahead, driving sustainable innovation with purpose. This fosters a culture of reliability, transparency, and ethical behaviour at every level. As a Benefit Corporation and a certified B Corp, we have embedded sustainability in our bylaws and continuously measure our impact. 

Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of who we are. We believe our differences make us stronger. We are a vibrant ecosystem of passionate, talented individuals united by strong values, each bringing unique perspectives that help us to continuously challenge the status quo for the better.