Accounting & Reporting Specialist

Are you a seasoned and driven accounting professional looking for a new challenge? Do you want to join a multifaceted and global company that values excellence, integrity and innovation? If so, you might be the ideal candidate for our Accounting & Reporting Specialist role.
You will play a key role in assisting the Sr. Accounting & Reporting Manager in achieving timely and accurate month-end closure procedures of Bunge Loders Croklaan. You will also become responsible for maintaining a robust control environment as required by SOX and ensuring compliance with applicable accounting rules.
This role offers the opportunity to work independently and proactively with internal and external partners across different regions and cultures, including the Netherlands, Germany and West Africa and to lead special projects and initiatives.

• Responsible for coordinating with the FP&A and risk teams to ensure accurate tracking of trade contracts and validating mark to market calculations. You will also analyze monthly P&L statements for trading activities.
• Assuring the correctness and completeness of the periodical financial information (balance sheet, P&L and cash flow) in accordance with applicable accounting rules.
• Oversee various accounting activities such as reconciliations, journal entries, financial statements and reports on a regular basis. You will also coordinate and collaborate with external auditors and provide them with vital information and documentation for audit purposes.
• Assist in developing and implementing accounting policies, procedures and controls to ensure accuracy, consistency and comparability of financial information across different regions and entities.
• Developing process memos in line with applicable US GAAP/IFRS standards for management review and audit documentation.
• Demonstrate your expertise in transactions taking place within all areas of the balance sheet and P&L and control these transactions, as well as perform monthly/quarterly balance sheet & P&L reviews with detailed scopes / thresholds.
• Review reporting in the global consolidation system and answer independently queries from the Finance global team regarding monthly/quarterly/annual reporting for assigned entity(ies).
• Lead annual/quarterly audit by preparing required schedules and interacting directly with the external auditors; as well, draft audit report inclusive of required disclosures in compliance with IFRS/US GAAP or another applicable framework.
• Review the Transfer Pricing assessment including CUP analysis, management fees analysis and IC sales/purchases analysis.
• Assist in overseeing the SOX annual audit cycle and SOX management testing with the SOX team, monitor remediation of financial reporting issues, control deficiencies and Management Action Plan. Perform the internal controls over financial reporting (SOX)/ Perform/review SOX controls as defined by KC matrix.
• Proficiency in inventory accounting concepts to ensure the integrity and accuracy of all inventory-related financial reporting and disclosures.

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.

• Recommended CA (Chartered Accountant) or CPA with prior experience in manufacturing/commodities business.
• At least 5 years of proven experience in accounting or auditing, preferably with exposure to mark-to-market, consolidation systems and US GAAP / IFRS.
• Proficiency in English, Dutch is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and SAP.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of automating accounting and reporting workflows to enhance accuracy and efficiency is a plus.
• Flexible, proactive and willing to take extra steps when needed.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Excellent start salary and bonus system
• We stimulate the development of our employees by offering opportunities for training- and development
• Company pension without individual contribution
• 25 holiday days
• Travel compensation (Location is easy to reach by public transport or own transport. We have our own parking lot)
• Hybrid working policy