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ABOUT THE JOB

Reporting to our Finance Director for the Netherlands and Belgium, the Financial Controller Assistant plays a key role in ensuring smooth daily financial processes with a strong focus on detail, accuracy and precision. Working hybridly from the Amstelveen or Leuven office, responsibilities will include tasks for the entities in the Netherlands and Belgium.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the financial and business controllers

• Collaborating with the offshore accounting team

• Performing daily reconciliations and checks on the processing of accounts payable invoices into purchase orders

• Supporting the month-end closing process within set deadlines

• Performing general account reconciliations

• Processing payments within expected deadlines

QUALIFICATIONS

- A good foundation through relevant education or experience
- A bachelor's degree in Economics/Administration is not a requirement, but can be a good stepping stone if you are pursuing a career in Finance and Accounting
- Good working knowledge of SAP and Excel
- Ability to accurately perform a variety of administrative tasks
- Excellent attention to detail and a high degree of self-discipline
- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
- Organized and methodical approach to tasks
- Demonstrate responsibility for both own and team tasks
- Dutch and English, French is not necessary

WHAT WE CAN OFFER

• A small team of colleagues that supports you and helps you grow with feedback
• A range of challenges and opportunities in one of the world's leading research companies
• The opportunity to attend internal training courses from a diverse range, related to your daily tasks, but also in the area of soft skills
• An open culture where you can bring your expertise to contribute to the development of our company and the opportunity to develop yourself further in the direction of your interest
• Competitive salary package (including 13th month, employee insurance and other employee benefits)
• The opportunity to participate with colleagues in social activities and events

About NIQ

NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™.

NIQ, is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population. For more information, visit NIQ.com.

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