For our client Hapag-Lloyd we are looking for a Manager Accounting & Tax (Dutch speaking). Do you preform well in a fast-paced enviroment which is growing rapidly? Do you have strong technical skills and good business acumen? Do you have a Big4 (or similair) background or experience in a similar position? Please read further!
Your potential employer
Hanseatic Global Terminals was founded in 2023 to give life to Hapag-Lloyd's Terminals & Infrastructure division. We are an independent business unit based in Rotterdam that brings together a portfolio of 20 port terminals and complementary logistics services in 11 countries and four continents: Europe, the Americas, Asia and Africa.
Drawing from the rich heritage and values of European maritime tradition, we aim to establish a robust terminal network in strategic global markets, delivering significant value to our customers, partners, and port authorities. At Hanseatic Global Terminals, we are a team of experienced international professionals who believe that growth in any partnership comes from trust and dedication. Our commitment to providing highly efficient terminal operations that are safe, sustainable, and reliable is rooted in a simple yet powerful vision: offering exceptional service quality at all times.
Your tasks and responsibilities
- Support in financial accounting and the preparation of the individual financial statements of the company
- Support in the preparation of external segment reporting (market and other information)
- Support in complying with group-wide uniform accounting methods and in carrying out Group accounting processes (e.g. IFRS treatment, IC reconciliation) for the terminal segment.
- Ensure month end close activities are completed accurately and on-time.
- Strong knowledge and experience over IFRS and Dutch GAAP.
- Tax knowledge for preparation of Dutch VAT and Dutch corporate income tax.
- Involvement in tax compliance and counterpart for local tax requirements of the company.
- Participate in tax impact analysis over international transactions over the terminal segment.
- Participate in credit management for the terminal segment
- Support monitoring and controlling the sub-group's financial risk management
- Controlling and monitoring of cash management, such as account opening and closing and powers of attorney.
- Support the management of liquidity of the company in particular administrating and conducting the cash-pooling
- Conduct financial / liquidity planning of the company and corresponding communication to group Headquarters.
- Communication with banks & business partners
- Coordination role for other Accounting & Finance related matters
- Coordination of external audit work and yearend report.
- Knowledge in implementation and improvement of financial systems
- Participation in strategic projects (e.g., M&A activities)
Your knowledge and experience
- University degree in business/accounting or science (Bachelor or Master) or similar qualification, coupled with at least 10 years of relevant experience – pre is experience with container terminal business.
- Highly developed analytical skills and detail-oriented work style.
- Understanding drivers of productivity, growth, and cost saving initiatives.
- Effective communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to independently develop and present solutions to problems.
- Ability to effectively manage deadlines and prioritize in a fast-paced environment, multi-tasking.
- Proven work experience under pressure.
- Strong collaboration skills to manage multiple stakeholders.
- Excellent command of written and spoken English and Dutch. Spanish or German is an advantage.
- Used to work for an international company.
- Required Experience in SAP FI (Mandatory) and SAP FC.
- Strong IT knowledge, especially for MS Office applications (PowerPoint, Excel) and willingness to learn how to use new system applications. Advanced excel and other IT systems is an advantage.
