Assistant Finance Manager

The employee is responsible for accounting & reporting, accounts payable, drafting monthly reports (income statement, balance sheet and cash flow) including closing entries (prepaid expense, accrued expenses, invoices to AR). Requires a good knowledge of general legislation and tax laws.

Reporting Line

Finance Manager

• Analyzing needs and data for accounting and reporting activities;
• Being a counterpart for all suppliers and clients of the accounting and reporting processes;
• Performing necessary calculations for accounting purposes;
• Ensuring QHSE processes are being followed with their department;
• Executing postings in X3 and feeding data in other systems;
• Analyzing and interpreting reported data;
• Supervises Accounts payable within their scope;
• Prepare monthly financial statements;
• Reviews budgets and compare to actual performance;
• Oversee invoicing and collections.

• Bachelor Degree, preferably in Accounting / Economics;
• Preferably experience in a comparable international (technical) environment;
• Fluent in Dutch, English working proficiency required;
• Experienced user of accounting programs;
• Advanced user of Excel.

Desirable skills/experience/education

• Bachelor of Science level or similar (obtained by education and/or experience – MBO+ or HBO);
• Minimum of +5 years’ experience in a comparable organization and role,
• Understanding of Internal Audit principles and SOX-testing;
• Proven time management skills and a strong attention to detail.

• Country/Regional team involvement required;
• Thorough understanding of the company’s business;
• Ability to work well with others & independently, without supervision;
• Ability to manage a team;
• Good organizational, communication and interpersonal skills are essential;
• Candidates must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills in English;
• Proficiency in other languages besides English (Dutch, Spanish, Russian, Italian etc.) is valuable;
• Must be numerate and literate, can understand and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate and timely manner;
• Proficient in using various types of computer and planning software (Word, Excel. PowerPoint, Outlook);
• Ensures full compliance with the company’s Health & Safety, Code of Integrity, and Professional Conduct policies.

• Actively promotes good housekeeping and safe use of equipment.
• This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign, change or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
• AmSpec is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug free environment.