Are you our new finance leader who thrives on developing people and building strong teams? Do you enjoy bringing structure and excellence to day-to-day financial operations? And are you ready to drive meaningful improvements and strengthen our SOX readiness for the future?
Accounting Manager
In this challenging role, you will be play an important part in the development of our Finance function in Rotterdam. The interesting part of this role that is has three essential elements which fold into one: Leadership, Operations and Transformation.
Leadership. You will lead, support, and develop a motivated finance team (4 people), fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and accountability. You will provide guidance, coaching, and clear direction to ensure both individual and team growth in line with Refresco’s ambitions.
Operations.You will oversee the accurate and timely delivery of all recurring finance activities, including month-end closings, reporting, reconciliations, and other core deliverables. You will ensure consistency, compliance, and operational excellence in all financial processes.
Transformation. You will contribute to strategic initiatives that strengthen the finance function, including process improvements, system enhancements, and SOX readiness activities. You will play a key role in driving efficiency and preparing the team for future business needs.
Together, these elements make this position both dynamic and rewarding — balancing operational excellence, people leadership, and strategic impact within a growing international organization.
This position reports directly to the Head of Accounting & Financial Control Europe with 4 direct reports.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of four financial accountants.
- Ensure month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes are accurate, compliant and on time.
- Oversee payroll administration and ensure timely and accurate processing.
- Ensuring proper execution and documentation of SOX controls and strengthen SOX compliance and maintain robust internal controls.
- Drive process improvements, standardisation, and automation.
- Manage the preparation of the budget, forecasts, and three-year planning (3YP) in close collaboration with business stakeholders.
- Plan and coordinate team activities effectively to manage increasing workloads and ensure deadlines are met.
- Collaborate closely with Finance, Tax, and other departments to ensure smooth operations.
- Leverage Power BI, Excel, and support the optimisation of newly implemented technologies (e.g. BlackLine).
- Performing balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring data integrity, managing general ledger (GL) administration and ensuring completeness and accuracy.
- Managing purchase bonus calculations, accounts receivable, and resolving invoicing issues.
- Performing inventory controls and supporting reconciliation processes.
About you
- At least a Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field ( RA/ACCA is nice to have)
- Big4 or top-tier accounting firm background strongly preferred.
- You have at least 5+ years of working experience in audit/ accounting, including 2+ years of leadership experience.
- Strong knowledge of SOX compliance and internal controls.
- Experience in budgeting, forecasting and planning (3YP).
- Proven track record in process improvement and automation projects.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with Power BI.
- Experienced with: SAP4HANA, BlackLine experience is a plus.
- Strong leadership capabilities and passion for developing team members.
- Fluent in English; Dutch is a plus, not required.
What we offer
- A competitive reward package, including bonus eligibility.
- A collaborative, international, and commercial environment where you can make a meaningful impact.
- Opportunities for continuous professional development and growth.
- A dynamic team culture that values integrity, efficiency, and open communication.
We are the creator of drinks. We take great pride in creating world-class beverages, partnering with top retailers and brands across Europe, North America, and Australia to produce drinks that you love every day.
Do you want to see your drinks on every table? Do you want to join our exciting journey?
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What we offer you.
At Refresco, we believe that your work should be rewarding, both professionally and personally. That’s why we offer you:
- Competitive pay with eligibility for an annual bonus
- No personal pension contribution – your pension is fully paid by Refresco
- 28 days of holiday (based on full-time employment) to recharge and enjoy your time off
- Continuous opportunities to develop yourself, with access to tailored courses, interactive e-learnings,
- Free access to OpenUp for you and your family members, supporting mental well-being and personal development
- A modern office nearby the vibrant city of Rotterdam
- Fun and connection through regular events organized by our enthusiastic Fun Committee
- Opportunities for professional development and training to help you grow in your career
- An NS Business Card or commuting allowance, making your journey to the office more convenient
- Memorable moments together, from our weekly shared Thursday lunches to annual events like Wellbeing Week, the Christmas dinner, and our Holding trip.
- A culture shaped by our core values: entrepreneurial, passionate, agile, responsible and excellent.
Recruitment process
Are you interested in this open position, feel free to send your application!
To ensure a fair and thorough selection, an assessment may be conducted as part of the recruitment process.
In case of any questions with regards to the position, you may reach out to Yasimin Harput (Corporate Recruiter Group/HQ)
Phone: 010 440 5100
E-mail: yasimin.harput@refresco.com
Important to know: We are currently unable to offer relocation support for this position. Candidates must be based locally in The Netherlands.
