RS46948
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ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS:　
- (O) Eligible visa: Permanent residence, Spouse, Partner
- (X) NOT eligible: Student visa, Freelance visa, Requiring visa sponsorship
VISA SUPPORT: No
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TYPE: Full-time, Initially 1 year contract (There is potential for extension)
WORKING HOURS: 8:00-17:30 from Monday to Friday
SALARY: €5,000 - €6,000 + holiday allowance and a 13th month bonus (depending on company performance)
START: ASAP
LOCATION: Rotterdam, Netherlands (Office-based)
BENEFITS: transportation allowance (up to €350), annual leave (25 days)


Key Responsibilities
Finance & Treasury (≈80%)
• Monitor and analyse operational and financial results, including cash flow and foreign exchange management.
• Conduct variance and trend analysis, flagging opportunities and risks.
• Approve non-trade purchase invoices and control payments from dealers.
• Manage working capital, including customer credit terms, inventory movements, and cash flow optimization.
• Maintain and improve relationships with banks and financial institutions.
Accounting & Reporting
• Ensure smooth monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities.
• Approve and ensure accurate journal entries (depreciation, accruals/provisions, and other adjustments) in ERP systems.
• Prepare audit schedules and liaise with external auditors and tax advisors.
• Submit monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports (DIVA system) and tax filings (VAT, EU Sales List, corporate income tax).
• Assist with transfer pricing documentation in coordination with external parties.
• Streamline accounting processes for operational efficiency.
Budgeting & Forecasting
• Support the development and revision of strategic, operational, and action plans.
• Collate data from business units to prepare comprehensive budgets and forecasts.
• Provide financial insights and decision support for management.
Human Resources (light involvement)
• Oversee payroll preparation in cooperation with external partners.
• Manage employment contracts, time recording systems, and vacation monitoring.
• Ensure accurate payment of staff salaries, allowances, and payroll taxes.
• Liaise with external HR and occupational health service providers.
Administration & Facilities
• Maintain company approval procedures and documentation in coordination with Head Office.
• Manage office facilities, insurance (staff, inventory, cyber), and company vehicles.
• Serve as contact for leasing agreements and other administrative matters.
• Respond to surveys and requests from stakeholders (banks, regulatory agencies).
Compliance & Risk Management
• Ensure compliance with statutory, corporate, and tax reporting requirements.
• Maintain adherence to accounting policies, GAAP, and internal controls (including J-SOX).
• Manage departmental legal and commercial records, contracts, and agreements.
• Monitor business, financial, safety, and compliance risks.

Ideal Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 8+ years of hands-on experience in accounting, finance, or administration, ideally in a Japanese or international mid-sized company.
• Solid knowledge of accounting standards, closing procedures, and reporting.
• Experience with ERP systems (preferably Business Central or Dynamics NAV).
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); Japanese or Dutch a plus but not required.
• Proficient in Excel (formulas, pivot tables); Power BI knowledge is an advantage.
• Strong sense of ownership and ability to work independently while coordinating with external partners.
• Experience with J-SOX compliance or similar internal control frameworks preferred.

** All applicants for the Finance and Admin Manager must have the right to work in the country without any restrictions as the Company is not able to offer visa support.

** We regret that we cannot accept applications from Working holiday, Graduate or Student visa holders.