Senior Financial Accountant

Role Overview

Do you like to work for a fast growing dynamic organization? Do you like to work with people? Are you an ambitious self-starter? Would you like to work for a diverse, international and multicultural organization? Are you creative with an out-of-the-box mindset? Do you have experience in Financial Accounting? If the answer to these questions is yes, then we are looking for you, take charge of your career and apply now!

For the Payments Accounting team, we are looking for an enthusiastic Senior Financial Accountant to join our Global Accounting team in Amsterdam. The Payments Accounting team supports Booking.com in facilitating payments from customers to accommodation, flights and attractions providers worldwide. The focus of this position is to ensure the accurate and timely accounting of areas within your scope. To support the rapid growth of our payments products, you will have the opportunity to implement new processes and contribute towards a high level of innovation for existing processes. Your critical mindset, ability to multi-task and clear communication with different stakeholders is therefore crucial in supporting further roll-outs.

It is important that this candidate has experience with general ledger accounting, is comfortable with complex (SOx) reconciliations and has the ability to work effectively with cross functional teams. SAP, working with data and project-based experience is preferable. This position will report into the Controller.

Key Job Responsibilities And Duties

• Assist with the financial month end close processes including preparation and posting of journal entries, accruals, reconciliations of general ledger accounts in accordance with US GAAP and detailed supporting analysis
• Assist with the preparation, review & analysis of Balance sheet, P&L and FX exposure processes including presentations to key internal stakeholders
• Work closely with product teams to identify and set financial requirements
• Proactive communication of potential issues to the Controller
• Proactively assist and support in covering all compliance requirements including SOx framework
• Actively drive continuous process improvements and innovations;
• Regular contact with banks and payment service providers
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure priorities are clear and consistent and information is complete and accurate
• Managing ad hoc accounting and operational assignments
• Help the team to meet and exceed the department goals
• Mentoring and guidance to junior team members
• The tasks and responsibilities may change over time
  
  
  

Role Qualifications And Requirements

• 4+ years of (general ledger) accounting experience
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance/Accounting
• Knowledge of US GAAP/IFRS
• IT experience in financial systems, including SAP, is preferable
• Experience with process improvement or automation
• Strong stakeholder management experience and interpersonal skills
• Enthusiastic, proactive and full of initiatives
• Able to cope with dynamic and high change environment
• Proactive self-starter, who takes ownership with a strong work ethic
• Creative and critical thinker
• Analytical and accurate with good attention to detail
• Ability to work independently, self-motivated and disciplined
• Fluent in spoken and written English
  
  
  

Total Reward Philosophy

• The benefits and perks offered by the company. These can be found here.
• Hybrid way of Working program
  
  
  

If applicable: Booking relocation Package + Benefits + Partner Program (link)

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Booking.com:

Take it from our Chief People Officer, Paulo Pisano: “At Booking.com, the diversity of our people doesn’t just create a unique workplace, it also creates a better and more inclusive travel experience for everyone. Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. It’s a place where you can make your mark and have a real impact in travel and tech.”

Read all about DEI and the Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) at Booking.com here

Career Development Opportunities:

• Learn more about Your Career Journey here.
• Become a Mentee and benefit from a mentoring relationship with a more experienced person to help you identify and achieve your professional and personal development goals.
  
  
  

Booking.com is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We strive to move well beyond traditional equal opportunity and work to create an environment that allows everyone to thrive.

Pre-Employment Screening

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