Financial (GL) Accountant

Organization

Our client is a clinical-stage biotech company developing innovative full-length therapeutics. These are manufactured using industry standard processes and have been observed in pre-clinical and clinical studies. Every day, our client is moving ahead in their mission to take steps forward, by discovering and developing leading-edge, targeted treatments to address the unmet needs of patients. To strengthen the Finance team in Utrecht, the company is seeking to recruit an allround Financial (GL) Accountant. You will be reporting to the Director of Finance & Accounting and be part of the Finance team in Utrecht. A great challenge for an allround Financial Accountant who wants to contribute to developing groundbreaking treatments for patients all over the world/

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Month-End, Quarter-End, and Year-End Close: Contribute to a seamless close process for assigned areas, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting
• Manage tangible and intangible assets
• Execute manual journal entries including back up and evidence and conduct necessary adjustments through manual journal entries.
• Responsible for SG&A accruals, pre-paid expenses, and IP/legal accruals.
• Oversee weekly payment batch controls to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Provide hands-on support to other accounting areas as needed.
• Actively initiate and contribute to improvements in financial processes.
• Serve as a liaison for internal and external auditors, supporting quarterly and annual audit processes.
• Perform routine internal controls and contribute to SOX controls on a regular basis to ensure adherence to financial policies and standards.

Profile

• Educated to a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Accounting
• Several years of (GL) Accounting experience or in similar function
• Proficient in accounting principles, with proven technical and hands-on experience in financial accounting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships.
• Target-oriented and committed to delivering quality throughput and output.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy, with the ability to prioritize tasks and evaluate information critically.
• IT savvy, knowledge of SAP experience is (highly) advantageous; advanced proficiency in Excel is essential.
• Fluent in English, with the willingness to learn Dutch (sponsored via employer)

Salary

• 60/70k + 10% bonus + stock options + benefits. The organization encourages hybrid working.