Accounting Manager

The Accounting Manager oversees financial operations, ensures compliance, and supports strategic decision-making within the Finance & Accounting team in Oud-Beijerland.

Position Summary
KONI is a leading global player in the development and production of high-quality shock absorbers and suspension systems. With a rich history dating back to 1857, and as part of ITT since 1972, KONI is renowned for its innovative solutions across the automotive, commercial vehicles, defense, and railway markets.
At KONI, it’s all about precision, performance, and passion. Products are globally recognized for their reliability and customization, whether they’re used in race cars, military vehicles, or trains. With headquarters in the Netherlands and a strong presence in international markets, the company offers a dynamic and inspiring work environment where innovation and collaboration take center stage.

Position Summary
An Accounting Manager is sought to strengthen the Finance & Accounting department. The role requires overseeing financial reporting, managing accounting operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and supporting strategic decision-making through accurate financial analysis.
The Accounting Manager will be part of the Finance & Accounting team in Oud-Beijerland (Netherlands, South-Holland) and will be working in a high-performing, inclusive and collaborative working culture.

Description Of The Work
Leadership and organizing
• Organizing and tuning of the work within the assigned department
• Organize the work (prioritisation based on reporting planning) with the aim of optimum commitment of people, materials and resources
• Monitor progress, point of contact in case of problems (failure or stagnation), initiate corrective measures if necessary
• Oversee compliance with the (administrative) procedures
• Monitor quality of work undertaken
• In case of over or under allocation intervene in the process through timely corrective measures (e.g. overtime, arrange extra manpower etc.)
• Training and qualification of the employees of the department
• On the basis of reviews journal entry check and approving bookings by subordinates in the system

Analysis and advice
• Analyzing and monitoring of business processes from a financial perspective
• In consultation with leading performing internal audits, inter alia focused on cost control and – monitoring and analysis of budgets versus reality
• Doing proposals aimed at improving the internal procedures and reporting and after approval by senior drafting and implementing related procedures

Financial administration
• Give execution to debtors and creditors administration
• Processing and posting various financial data
• Manage applications, compute and handling of subsidies on ad-hoc and periodic basis
• Various (correction) creating and posting of journal entries
• Supervise and monitor credit invoicing customer services by department
• Contribution to the monthly preparation of balance sheet and profit & loss account and Additional reports of the company
• Providing data for consolidation balance sheet and profit & loss account and other reports for the KONI group
• Contribution in the preparation of budgets, Strategic and Operating Plan (financial part) and processing them in reports
• Preparation of tax declarations such as corporation tax, VAT and intra-Community supplies
• Delivery of data to the Central Bureau of statistic

Essential Responsibilities
• Prepare and submit accurate financial statements
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations
• Maintain internal control systems
• Oversee audits and implement corrective actions
• Conduct financial analysis for strategic decisions
• Provide financial insights to senior management
• Lead and mentor the accounting team
• Ensure team development and performance
• Support of implementation of SAP for accounting processes
• Improve accounting procedures
• Lead or participate in special projects

Position Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Professional certification (e.g., ACCA) is preferred
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in accounting or finance roles
• Proven experience in a leadership or managerial position
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and Tax and financial regulations
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong ethical standards and integrity
• Ability to lead and motivate a team
• Proficiency in English is required
• Knowledge of Dutch is a plus

What we offer?
A challenging position within a leading international production company in the automotive. There is freedom to make it a success and to realize the best result for KONI Oud Beijerland. Work is performed in a dynamic company with dedicated people where it is possible to make the difference. Primary and secondary working conditions are arranged in CAO Metalektro.

Robert Walters Netherlands is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.