Accountant vacatures in Schiphol

Senior Accountant

As a Senior Accountant at Chiesi, you play a key role in shaping the financial foundation of a Dutch entity within a stable, fast growing international organization. This role offers more than technical responsibility, it gives you the opportunity to take real ownership, streamline processes, and influence cross country collaboration across the Benelux.

You’ll be joining a company that invests in long term relationships, professional development, and employee wellbeing. With a strong benefits package, including 32 days of leave, hybrid working, workation options, and extensive health and wellbeing support, Chiesi offers stability and flexibility.

If you’re looking for a role with autonomy, impact, and a work culture that prioritises both performance and people, this is an excellent next step.

What you will be doing

As Senior Accountant, you oversee all accounting activities for the Dutch entity. You understand the impact of accurate and compliant accounting on the business and act as a trusted partner for internal stakeholders. In addition, you contribute to Benelux activities such as intercompany processes, transfer pricing and accounts payable workflows.

Your key tasks and activities will be:

• Independently manage statutory requirements, year-end closing processes, and internal/external audits.
• Ensure a strong internal control environment.
• Deliver accurate and timely financial statements.
• Act as key user for the PR/PO process and SAP workflow; coordinate with relevant internal teams.
• Train and support colleagues on accounting processes and policies.
• Perform month-end activities including general ledger analysis and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Coordinate travel & expenses within the T&E tool.
• Calculate and submit all relevant local taxes and declarations; collaborate closely with tax advisors.
• Provide financial information to internal stakeholders upon request.
• Gather data and prepare financial reports as directed by the Accounting Manager.
• Proactively identify risks and propose clear, actionable improvements.

We offer

Join a passionate, Italian family-owned company where our values and behavior truly matter!

As family-owned company we focus on making impact for patients, the planet, people and all that with shared prosperity. Our activities have been externally validated as B Corp certified. 

At Chiesi, we believe in continuous growth and development. Your personal and professional journey matters to us!

In addition to our focus on professional success, we place great importance on team connection and collaboration. That’s why we organize several internal offside business events to foster connection, feedback and collaboration.

• An attractive salary in line with your responsibilities and experience.
• A yearly fixed gratification based on individual performance
• 32 holidays per year, including 7 company days.
• Kilometer allowance: €0.23 per km. Or an OV Vrij season ticket (2nd class) instead of the kilometer allowance. The OV Vrij ticket can also be used privately.
• NS Business Card: everyone will receive an NS Business Card. For business travel by public transport, Chiesi fully reimburses the costs on the basis of 2nd class travel.
• Net internet allowance of € 55 per month.
• Hybrid working model: all office based colleagues are working at least 3 days per week in the office. The other days you are free to work remotely.
• Workation: option work from another location for up to three weeks per year, giving you the freedom to balance work and life in a way that suits you best.
• C-Fit Program: Track your well-being in our app, enjoy a shared healthy FREE lunch at the office, and participate in well-being activities that combine fun with colleagues while helping you achieve a healthy lifestyle.
• We will take care of 50% of the costs (net) of the health insurance of you and your live-in family members.
• Company fitness: benefit in the gym when you participate in the ‘Nationaal Bedrijfsfitness Plan’.
• Attractive pension scheme with a low employee contribution.
• Insurances: excellent employer funded insurance plans.
• Annual budget of € 1.000 that you can use for learning or well-being opportunities, helping you grow professionally and personally.

Who are we looking for?

You have a solid financial background, enjoy taking ownership of processes, and can communicate effectively across teams.

• Bachelor-level education in Finance, Accounting or similar.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a comparable accounting role.
• In-depth understanding of Dutch accounting rules and local tax regulations.
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Detail-oriented, proactive and skilled at managing multiple stakeholders.

Interested?

Nice! We are looking forward to receiving your application! Click on the button ‘Apply now’ and upload your CV and motivation letter and we will contact you. Questions? Then contact Femke Roze at f.roze.ext@chiesi.com. 

About Chiesi

Chiesi is an international research-focused biopharmaceutical group with 90 years’ experience, operating in more than 30 countries, with its Headquarter in Parma, Italy.

More than 7,000 employees across the group are united by a singular purpose: promoting a healthier world for our people, patients, and the planet. This is what drives us as we research, develop, and market innovative drugs across our main therapeutic areas. Discover more here.

At Chiesi we are thinking generations ahead, driving sustainable innovation with purpose. This fosters a culture of reliability, transparency, and ethical behaviour at every level. As a Benefit Corporation and a certified B Corp, we have embedded sustainability in our bylaws and continuously measure our impact. 

Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of who we are. We believe our differences make us stronger. We are a vibrant ecosystem of passionate, talented individuals united by strong values, each bringing unique perspectives that help us to continuously challenge the status quo for the better.