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Morrison Express Corporation has grown into a leading global provider of freight forwarding and logistics services. We proudly treat Fortune 500 customers, medium and smaller local customers with the same care and dedication around the world. Morrison is specialized in the semiconductor, electronics, and automotive segments. Our Contract Logistics Services continue to expand in these verticals, and Morrison has invested in a brand new 12,000 m2 facility in Eindhoven to support our further growth.
GL Accountant / Future Accounting Manager
Reporting line: this role will report to the European Senior Finance & Accounting Manager
Employment Status: Full-Time
Location: Geleen (Limburg, The Netherlands)
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Initially support, and eventually become, the accounting manager for one of our operational entities responsible for day-to-day finance operations, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, treasury, financial reporting, internal control, local GAAP/Corp. policies & SOP’s compliance, and tax filings.
- Partner with colleagues who perform functions in accounts payable, accounts receivable, daily payment creation and booking, intercompany transaction confirmations, reconciliations, and settlements.
- Play your part in a timely & accurate monthly financial closing according to the Corp. set target dates, together with necessary profitability/variance analysis and financial packages.
- Ensure that account reconciliations are kept up to date and support the preparation and filing of statutory accounts of the German legal entity on time in collaboration with auditors and advisors.
- Support the treasury functions, including cash management of cash flow planning to ensure sufficient funds are available to support smooth operations plus accounts receivable/credit control management.
- Work with other Morrison Express accounting teams to ensure that margin on sales to clients is correctly allocated within the group.
- Liaise with local government agencies, bankers, solicitors, company secretary, and suppliers for financial and administrative-related matters.
- Be a backup when required for accounts payable and accounts receivable team members.
Qualifications and Experience:
- 5+ years experience in operational finance including monthly closing, reporting, and account reconciliations.
- Analytical skills and a high degree of accuracy.
- Good written and oral English language communication skills.
- Team player, eager to learn, and show initiative.
- Good knowledge of MS Office, in particular Excel.
- ERP/accounting system knowledge/experience; ideally have hands-on experience with general ledger and an understanding of how accounts payable and receivable systems and processes work.
- Knowledge and experience of accounting, VAT, tax, and/or payroll processes and compliance requirements in at least one European country.
Our Offer:
We are an equal opportunity employer.
A competitive salary package and secondary benefits, like health insurance allowance, pension, holiday gift, team building activity, end-year dinner, etc.
You are taking part in our company Profit Share Program.
Ability to develop and grow within the company.
Opportunity for professional development through Morrison Express Academy.
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