Lansweeper is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Chief Accountant to join our finance team. This role combines financial accounting oversight with tax strategy and compliance, ensuring that Lansweeper meets all regulatory requirements while optimizing financial processes. You will be responsible for managing financial operations, tax compliance, and international tax matters while working closely with key stakeholders across the business.
You will join a world-class Finance team in a rapidly growing, financially stable company with a global reach, offering diverse market exposure and continuous learning opportunities.
You'll enjoy career autonomy and the freedom to shape your own path while contributing creatively to Lansweeper's success together with the team.
Key Responsibilities:
Accounting & Financial Oversight:
- Manage day-to-day accounting activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with BE GAAP.
- Oversee month-end and year-end closing for your legal entity, including preparation of accruals, deferrals, general ledger review, and foreign currency position revaluation.
- Ensure reconciliation of intercompany positions and support consolidation processes.
- Maintain and update the fixed asset register, tracking assets from acquisition to disposal.
- Process supplier payments, payroll-related accounting entries, and bank statements.
- Support external audits by preparing necessary documentation and liaising with auditors.
- Ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and contribute to finance-related IT projects.
Global Tax Management:
- Ensure compliance with international VAT and corporate tax regulations.
- Advise on cross-border tax implications and transfer pricing matters.
- Manage relationships with tax authorities and external tax advisors.
- Support business expansion by assessing tax risks and structuring transactions efficiently.
- Stay up to date with international tax legislation and implement necessary changes.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Taxation.
- 10+ years of experience in a similar role or in an audit/tax advisory position.
- Strong hands-on financial expertise.
- In-depth knowledge of BE GAAP and international tax regulations.
- Proven experience in VAT, Corporate Income Tax, and transfer pricing.
- Proficiency in Excel and financial reporting tools.
- Fluency in English and Dutch.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to provide strategic tax and financial advice.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced international environment.
What we offer
- A fast-paced, high-growth environment where you can make a real impact.
- Opportunities for career advancement and continuous learning.
- A collaborative, customer-first culture that values innovation and teamwork.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
Join Lansweeper and play a critical role in shaping our financial success and tax strategy.
If you have the expertise and passion for finance and tax, we look forward to your application!
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Lansweeper London, England Office
WeWork, 123 Buckingham Palace Rd, London, United Kingdom
