Senior Accountant

Company Profile

At Oceaneering, we solve the unsolvable. We are a global engineering company that has its roots in deep sea operations for oil & gas industries. Today we operate a diverse portfolio of business units and associated activities. Not only do we operate fleets of ROVs for deep sea operations. We run the NASA neutral buoyancy laboratory and we develop the next generation of spacesuits. We design some of the most popular entertainment rides for the likes of Universal and Disney. And here at Oceaneering Mobile Robotics (OMR), we specialize in creating cutting-edge, autonomous mobile robot (AMR) technology-based, turnkey logistic solutions. Our AMRs are employed in the production facilities of premium manufacturers and hospitals. With a focus on safety, reliability, and performance, OMR continues to push the boundaries of what is possible with robotics.

Duties & Responsibilities

Purpose

The Senior Accountant role based in the Netherlands exists to oversee local accounting matters in both Germany and the Netherlands, ensuring compliance with regional financial regulations and standards. This position supervises an Accountant and a Senior Project Accountant, providing leadership and expertise to maintain accurate financial records and support strategic financial planning.

Essential

Functions

• Collaborates with operational managers and business unit leaders to ensure monthly and quarterly financials accurately reflect the status of European projects. Works with commercial, project management, and operations teams to enhance tender, cost tracking, and budgeting tools.
• Establishes and enforces proper accounting methods, policies, and principles.
• Prepares monthly financial statement reconciliations, explaining variances not accounted for by obvious business activities or trends.
• Maintains the integrity and timeliness of all general ledger accounts.
• Oversees client invoicing, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and supporting documentation.
• Supports quarterly and annual audits, both internal and external.
• Maintains records in accordance with company and client requirements.
• Provides cash management planning and reporting to the business unit, including billing, collections, DSOs, and contract assets and liabilities.
• Leads and manages the finance and accounting team, providing direction in alignment with company strategy. Builds an effective team that manages and champions’ change.
• Assumes full administrative ownership of the accounting and planning function in support of business operations.
• Manages monthly and quarterly financial reviews, closing, and reporting processes for management purposes.
• Manages VAT and Intrastat filings for the Netherlands and Germany.
• Oversees indirect tax filings.
• Miscellaneous Payroll related administration
  
  

Safety

Ensure that the Safety policies and procedures are understood and adhered to so far as is reasonably practicable in order to ensure a safe working environment.

Other

Carry out work in accordance with the Company Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality Systems.

Perform the assigned tasks with due diligence regarding the Integrated Management Systems on the Company.

Eliminate waste of whatever form, to suggest the use of more environmentally friendly substances and practices and contribute to the continuous improvement of the environment.

Required

Qualifications

REQUIRED

REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of relevant experience
• Working knowledge of cost accounting principles and the provisions of the Sarbanes-OxleY Act
• Knowledge of IFRS, Dutch and German GAAP
• DESIRED
  
  

Professional Accounting Qualification (RA, CA, CIMA, ACCA)

Closing Statement

We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to advance in an international company. To apply, click 'Apply Now'.