Interim Accountant (ZZP)

Role: Controller

Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Contract Type: ZZP Contract
Duration: Initial 6-months

Altum Consulting are seeking an experienced Interim Accountant to join an established media organisation in Amsterdam for an initial six-month contract. The successful candidate will support core accounting operations across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Travel & Expenses, Overheads, Product Finance, and Cash Flow Forecasting. This role requires strong SAP experience, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional business teams.

Role:

• Review invoice coding and approve or reject vendor invoices.
• Monitor AP aging reports and vendor open-item balances within SAP.
• Review open purchase order reports and follow up with business stakeholders as required.
• Support business teams with vendor setup, purchase order creation, and payment processes.
• Reconcile year-to-date expenses
• Review AR aging reports and outstanding customer balances within SAP.
• Reconcile year-to-date revenue recorded in SAP against subledger reporting
• Review balance sheet reconciliations for Travel & Expense-related accounts.
• Prepare overhead accruals as part of the monthly close process.
• Review overhead actuals versus budget at general ledger account level.
• Review overhead cross-charges and intercompany transactions, including true-up adjustments where appropriate.
• Review fixed asset accounting and associated depreciation calculations.
• Review marketing reports and perform spot-checks, following up with business teams as necessary.
• Support financial planning activities.
• Support the preparation and maintenance of short-term cash flow forecasts.
• Monitor cash movements and provide insights to support liquidity planning and forecasting accuracy.

You'll be/have:

• Strong experience in financial accounting and month-end close processes.
• Proven experience working with SAP.
• Strong reconciliation and analytical skills.
• Experience working within a multinational or matrix organisation preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with senior stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

For further information on this new role please contact Jen McMurray on the attached details. Candidates will be considered immediately for interview and start.