Financial Accountant

Samskip is a truly international company that innovates the most advanced sustainable and multimodal transport solutions across Europe. Based at our headquarters in Rotterdam, one of the world’s busiest and most important transport and shipping hubs, you will engage with the cutting edge of 21st-century logistics. And, as someone whose role is to propose solutions across all areas of our operation, you will be perfectly placed to have a major influence on shaping Samskip’s future success.

An exciting opportunity awaits a finance professional who ensures precise reporting while driving meaningful process improvements.

Are You a Finance Professional Focused on Professionalization and Quality?

You possess strong numerical and analytical skills and can maintain oversight of complex financial operations. Integrity guides your work, and your solid knowledge of accounting and tax regulations ensures full compliance.

You take ownership of your responsibilities and constantly look for opportunities to improve processes. You are detail-oriented, solution-driven, and equipped with the communication and influencing skills needed to implement improvements effectively.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or Economics
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in a finance department, preferably with SAP
• Strong accounting knowledge
• Experience in logistics, shipping, or transport is a plus
• Advanced Excel and ERP skills (preferably SAP FICO)
• Fluent English, both written and spoken

Precision, Efficiency, and Continuous Improvement

In this role, you and your team will be responsible for the full and accurate execution of general ledger management and monthly reporting for multiple entities within Samskip. You will deliver KPI reports for the business units, highlight trends and deviations, and identify opportunities to improve financial processes.

Key responsibilities:

• Performing monthly closings
• Analyzing, explaining, and documenting deviations, trends, and new developments
• Developing and implementing financial processes
• Preparing detailed internal and external reports
• Managing accruals, provisions, and other balance sheet items

• Competitive salary
• Yearly performance bonus
• Meal tickets
• Gift card for Easter and Christmas
• Illness prevention medical subscription at Regina Maria
• Public transport subscription
• Wellhub membership
• Yearly budget for glasses and psychological therapy
• Generous referral program award