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Senior Accountant, Benelux
GaldermaThe Netherlandsfull_timeVerifiedPosted 8 Jan 2025
About the role
<p><span><span>Galderma is the emerging pure-play dermatology category leader, present in approximately 90 countries. We deliver an innovative, science-based portfolio of premium flagship brands and services that span the full spectrum of the fast-growing dermatology market through Injectable Aesthetics, Dermatological Skincare and Therapeutic Dermatology. Since our foundation in 1981, we have dedicated our focus and passion to the human body's largest organ - the skin - meeting individual consumer and patient needs with superior outcomes in partnership with healthcare professionals. Because we understand that the skin, we are in shapes our lives, we are advancing dermatology for every skin story.</span></span></p><p><span><span> </span></span></p><p><span><span>We look for people who focus on getting results, embrace learning and bring a positive energy. They must combine initiative with a sense of teamwork and collaboration. Above all, they must be passionate about doing something meaningful for consumers, patients, and the healthcare professionals we serve every day. We aim to empower each employee and promote their personal growth while ensuring business needs are met now and into the future. Across our company, we embrace diversity and respect the dignity, privacy, and personal rights of every employee.</span></span></p><p><span><span> </span></span></p><p><span><span>At Galderma, we actively give our teams reasons to believe in our bold ambition to become the leading dermatology company in the world. With us, you have the ultimate opportunity to gain new and challenging work experiences and create an unparalleled, direct impact.</span></span></p><p><b>Job Title: Senior Accountant Benelux</b></p><p><b>Location: Breda </b></p><p></p><p><b>Job Description</b></p><p>We are seeking a highly skilled and dynamic Senior Accountant to join our Northern Europe Hub finance team, reporting to the market Business Controller. The successful candidate will play a key role in overseeing the market day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and optimization of financial processes. The Senior Accountant will work closely with the Business Controller, the region finance community and the R2R teams to drive financial excellence and contribute to the success of our organization.</p><p></p><p><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>Manage and consolidate month-end close process for affiliates, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in financial reporting.</li><li>Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and oversee month-end and year-end close processes.</li><li>Prepare and analyze financial statements, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.</li><li>Oversee consolidation of financial data for different entities and manage treasury forecasting.</li><li>Develop strategies to optimize working capital, improve cash flow, and oversee balance sheet accounts.</li><li>Establish and maintain internal control processes to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.</li><li>Lead and mentor finance support teams, foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.</li><li>Proven experience in a senior accounting role working with transversal teams. Knowledge on Transfer Price very desirable.</li><li>Robust knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and tax regulations in the Benelux markets. It will be a very strong advantage to have experience in statutory accounting and taxes in other markets from the region.</li></ul><ul><li>Strong team player with excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels, deal with ambiguity and work in matrix organizations.</li></ul><ul><li>Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Advanced proficiency in accounting software, ERP, and Microsoft Excel.</li><li>Fluency in English and Dutch is required. Other European languages are a plus.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>What we offer in return</b></p><ul><li><p>You will be working for an organization that embraces diversity & inclusion and believe we will deliver better outcomes by reflecting the perspectives of our diverse customer base.</p></li><li><p>You will receive a competitive compensation package with bonus structure and extended benefit package</p></li><li><p>You will be able to work in a hybrid work culture</p></li><li><p>You will participate in feedback Loops, during which a personalized career path will be established</p></li><li><p>You will be joining a growing company that believes in ownership from day one where everyone is empowered to grow and to take on accountability</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Process steps</b></p><ul><li><p>Send your CV in English</p></li><li><p>If your profile is a match, we will invite you for a first v
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