Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant Job Description

Westfalia Fruit is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value-added products to global markets. Our vertically-integrated supply chain enables us to grow, source, ripen, pack, process, and market quality avocados and fresh produce 365 days a year and across the globe.

We are recognized as the leading #avoexperts and considered the supplier of choice to both retail and wholesale customers whom we serve from sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America, and Southern Africa.

We are seeking a Financial Accountant to join our team in the Netherlands on a 12-month fixed-term contract basis.

As our Financial Accountant, you will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial records. To be successful in this role, you will be an experienced and qualified professional with a strong background in commercial finance.

Key Responsibilities:

- Preparation of month-end and annual reports and reconciliations (debtors, creditors, bank accounts, intercompany accounts, etc.)

- Completion of monthly and quarterly tax returns

- Creation and maintenance of the integrity of spreadsheets and/or databases to record, monitor, and compile information

- Collaboration with the Finance Manager to support the preparation of the annual budget

- Conducting internal audits and working with external auditors, providing accurate and timely information

- Provision of expert assistance to the CFO in the maintenance and development of financial reporting models

- Preparation of financial forecasts and statements in line with company requirements

- Tax reporting and inventory processing

- Ad hoc duties to support the wider finance team across Europe and the UK

Requirements:

- Qualified accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA) or qualified by experience

- Previous experience of working within a commercial finance environment

- Computer literate with strong Excel and analytical skills

- Knowledge of MS D365 would be advantageous

- Experience of fresh produce/food manufacturing

- Ability to collaborate across teams and build successful relationships with peers both internally and externally where necessary

- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

Benefits:

- 26 days' vacation, plus national holidays

- Competitive salary

- Company pension scheme

- Company phone and laptop

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity, or disability status.

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