Global Senior Accountant

Global Senior Accountant – Europe

Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands (or Remote/Hybrid)

About the Role

Cerba Research is looking for a Global Senior Accountant to take ownership of General Ledger accounting across Belgium and the Netherlands. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you’ll lead month-end close, own BS reconciliations, and play a meaningful role in the ongoing SAP S/4 HANA transition. This is an autonomous role — you’re expected to lead, not just execute.

Why Join?

• Real Scope – Dual-entity GL ownership across BE and NL. This isn’t a support role — you’re running the close.
• Genuine Progression – You’re joining at a point of active transformation. The Finance team and new process are being built around people who can perform.
• PE-Backed Business – Cerba Research has PE ownership, which means financial reporting carries real weight. Your work lands in front of the ELT.
• SAP Environment – Both BE and NL are on SAP S/4 HANA. If you’ve built your career in SAP, you’re in the right place.

How You’ll Add Value

• Leading timely, accurate month-end close across Belgium and the Netherlands
• Owning GL accounting and balance sheet reconciliations, reducing audit risk and improving reporting quality
• Supporting the SAP S/4 HANA transition and helping embed the new operating model
• Acting as a reliable, autonomous presence that the Financial Controller can depend on
• Bridging BE and NL accounting into a single, streamlined function

Your Responsibilities

• Lead and execute month-end close for Belgium and Netherlands entities within agreed timelines
• Prepare and review GL journals, accruals, prepayments and intercompany reconciliations
• Own balance sheet reconciliations — ensuring accuracy, completeness and appropriate documentation
• Support the Financial Controller with management reporting and variance analysis
• Actively contribute to the SAP S/4 HANA transition — including data quality, process design and post go-live corrections
• Liaise with external auditors and support the statutory audit process for BE and NL
• Identify and drive process improvements as part of the Finance operating model build-out