Senior Accountant

Who you are

• Minimum 3-5 years of Accounting experience is preferred
• Comfortable big data, fast pace, changing, dynamic and challenging environment
• Experience working in Accounting projects and Project management is preferred
• Experience working with Product, Data Analytics/Technical Accounting teams
• Problem solving, solution-orientated, self-motivated and result-driven is essential
• Ability to grasp technical design and simplify them into understandable concepts
• Proactive self-starter, resourceful with strong work ethic and willingness to grow
• Flexibility and adaptability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent interpersonal communication and stakeholder management skills
• Takes ownership for responsibilities with a positive, autonomous and inquiring attitude
• Capable of working independently, as well as working in a team with ‘big picture view’
• Strong grasp of Accounting fundamentals
• Exposure to and certain understanding of US GAAP & month end close procedures
• Strong IT experience in financial systems, SAP S4 Hana preferred
• Fluent in spoken and written English

What the job involves

• Join our Global Accounting Team in Amsterdam as a Senior Accountant for Payments Accounting Project
• You will represent the Accounting function in the design, implementation, and launch of strategic business initiatives where Booking.com facilitates the fund flow between customers and partners
• You will be a key driver in securing the accounting integrity for every product launch and influencing the solution design to ensure long term scalability of systems & processes
• As a Senior Accountant working on FinTech Projects you will join our Global Accounting Team in our office in Amsterdam, specifically Payments Accounting
• You will be representing Accounting in the discovery, design, implementation and testing of new and high impact business initiatives where Booking
• Com is involved in the funds flow between customers and our partners
• Primary focus for this role will be supporting integrations with new payin and payout PSP providers as well as initiatives to support improvements to existing payment flexibilty options for our bookers and partners
• This role is dynamic and the tasks and duties of this role will evolve over time and involve multiple projects
• You will be keen and focused to develop skills and grow within the role, and to take on additional challenges and responsibilities as they occur
• You will report to the Senior Controller and work closely together with other senior accountants in the team and other Finance departments in our Amsterdam & Bangalore offices
• Own It: Lead the discovery, design, implementation, testing and aftercare of new business initiatives from an accounting standpoint, with a focus on long term scalability
• Define and influence process flows & design that supports all Accounting requirements
• Proactively solve key accounting and implimentation challenges as they arise, and serve as a subject matter expert to the wider accounting team where required, supporting the Finance mission and vision of balance sheet and PL excellence
• Work closely with Data Analytics and Business Intelligence teams to design, implement and test reporting for new initiatives to be used in the monthly closing process
• Attending and leading meetings where required. Full documentation of all process flows
• Actively scope, identify and support the implementation of continuous and robust operational process improvements to existing processes
• Proactive, resourceful, self-initiating knowledge seeking and learning
• Think Customer First: Act as a connected and influential business partner with our internal and external stakeholders on projects with a cross-functional business impact
• Active participation to provide, align and communicate expectations with all stakeholders the required accounting reporting and process requirements. Ensure completeness & accuracy, controls and compliance are implemented and maintained for new initiatives
• Oversee the monthly closing process for newly launched initiatives until they are fully transitioned to the operational month-end close team as part of standard operations
• Work closely with external providers (local accountants and external auditors) to ensure that the organization is compliant with the local regulations
• Succeed Together: Collectively and positively collaborate to meet department goals as one effective and supportive Finance team
• Learn Forever: Own your continual development and autonomously seek knowledge where required

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Free access to Headspace for you and your loved ones
• Global Employee Assistance Program
• Meditation and Breastfeeding rooms at the office
• Booking Cares - 2 days per year to volunteer and learn
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Pension plan
• Annual paid time off
• Parental leave - 22 weeks
• Grandparent leave - 10 days
• Care leave - 10 days
• Bereavement leave - up to 4 weeks
• Anniversary leave
• Working from Home Furniture and Ergonomic Support
• Working from Abroad - up to 20 days per year
• Discounts & Wallet credits to spend on our products
• Upgrade to Booking.com Genius Level 3
• Friends & Family Booking.com discount vouchers
• Free access to online learning platforms
• Development and mentorship programs to support career growth
• Access to trainings and workshops
• Team development opportunities
• Local discount programs
• Game rooms in offices
• On-site meals, coffee and snacks including vegan options