Senior Accountant (m / w / d)

WHO WE ARE

You’ve probably already enjoyed our strong brands that we market as the number one spirits company : Havana Club, Absolut Vodka, or Lillet are just a few of our premium spirits that are gaining popularity in Germany. That's why we're always looking for talents to support our success – and celebrate it together with us. Currently, the global team of the Pernod Ricard Group consists of 19,000 employees in 86 countries, and we take pride in the diversity that defines our team. We foster an inclusive work environment where all people are treated equally.

Pernod Ricard Benelux is the combination of two affiliates, Pernod Ricard Belgium and Pernod Ricard Nederland.

YOUR ROLE IN THE TEAM

We are looking for a reliable and experienced Senior Accountant to manage the accounting activities for our Dutch market. The role is based in Belgium and is part of the Benelux finance team.

In this role, you will be responsible for key areas such as the General Ledger, compliance reporting, and will actively support the migration of our current ERP system , Navision , to JD Edwards (JDE).

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Daily / Weekly :

Process bank statements in Navision.

Perform AR matching.

Run weekly payment cycles and handle direct debits.

Monthly :

Prepare monthly closing and group reporting uploads.

Submit Dutch VAT ICP, Intrastat, deposit (Statiegeld), and free bottles reports.

Manage factoring and cash pooling activities, submit liquidity reports

Reconcile general ledger accounts and perform regular balance sheet reviews

Prepare and submit intercompany reconciliation reports.

Quarterly / Annually :

Submit quarterly VAT returns.

Support the annual dividend distribution process.

Ad Hoc :

Respond to audit queries (tax, statutory, transfer pricing).

Handle administrative tasks related the Dutch entities (DoA, Chamber of commerce etc.)

Implement and document processes and internal controls

Provide reporting support to sales and key account managers.

YOUR PROFILE

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar.

5+ years of experience in a comparable role.

Good understanding of Dutch VAT and compliance rules.

Experience with Navision is preferred; JDE experience is a plus.

Strong Excel skills (e.g. pivot tables, VLOOKUP).

Strong attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.

Excellent communication skills in Dutch and English; French is a plus.

Sounds good?

Then join our convivial team at Pernod Ricard Belgium. Your recruiter for this position is Cindy.

We welcome applications from qualified individuals – regardless of gender, sexual identity, age, background, or nationality. People with migration backgrounds, people of color, people with disabilities, returnees, parents, and LGBTQ+ individuals are equally welcome. Diversity enriches our team!

For data protection reasons, please submit your application exclusively via our online portal. Applications via other channels cannot be processed.

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Target Hire Date :

2025-07-01

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