Almere, the Netherlands

Fulltime

Bachelor’s degree

Within Yanmar Europe, the Finance and Accounting team plays a key role in ensuring accurate financial processing, strong internal controls, and reliable reporting. The Accounts Payable function directly supports efficient cash management, regulatory compliance, and strong supplier relationships across the organisation.

What are you going to do?

As our GL Accounting Specialist, you are responsible for ensuring accurate financial administration, reporting, and compliance across Yanmar Europe entities. You manage end-to-end general ledger activities, support month-end and year-end closing processes, and contribute to high-quality financial reporting. Working closely with the Reporting Team Leader and various internal stakeholders, you play a key role in maintaining financial integrity, supporting audits, and continuously improving accounting processes to help achieve the organisation’s financial objectives.

Your main tasks and responsibilities

General Ledger & Financial Accounting
• Manage general ledger activities, including journal entries, accruals, provisions, and reclassifications
• Maintain balance sheet and P&L accuracy through timely account reconciliations
• Monitor and resolve accounting discrepancies and ensure compliance with accounting standards
• Support continuous improvements within existing accounting processes and workflows

Financial Reporting & Month-End Close
• Support accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting
• Ensure all month-end closing activities are completed in line with established procedures
• Prepare reconciliations and supporting documentation for financial reporting purposes
• Develop and maintain reporting instructions and process documentation where required

Accounts Receivable Support
• Process and reconcile accounts receivable transactions accurately
• Monitor outstanding balances, ageing reports, and collection performance
• Support month-end closing by ensuring AR balances are complete and properly supported
• Prepare standard receivables reports for internal stakeholders

Payments & Invoice Processing
• Review, validate, and process supplier invoices through OCR and automated systems
• Manage vendor payments and banking transactions across multiple banking institutions
• Handle employee expense reimbursements and vendor payment inquiries
• Ensure timely and accurate execution of payment processes while optimising payment terms

Master Data Management
• Maintain accurate customer and supplier master data records
• Process new customer and supplier registrations with proper documentation and controls
• Ensure data quality and compliance across finance systems

Audit & Compliance
• Support internal controls and maintain proper accounting documentation
• Prepare audit schedules and required supporting documentation for external audits
• Assist auditors and ensure audit recommendations are implemented where applicable
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements

Projects & Process Improvement
• Support the implementation of new systems, tools, and accounting processes
• Contribute to finance improvement initiatives and process optimisation projects
• Help drive efficiency, accuracy, and standardisation across accounting activities

Stakeholder Management
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders across the business
• Support Yanmar subsidiaries and finance teams with accounting-related matters
• Act as a trusted finance partner and contribute to effective cross-functional collaboration
• Foster a positive and service-oriented working relationship with internal and external contacts

Who are we looking for?

The ideal GL Accounting Specialist is a detail-oriented finance professional with strong accounting expertise and a passion for accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement. You are comfortable working in a dynamic international environment and have experience managing general ledger activities, reconciliations, and financial reporting processes. With strong analytical skills and a proactive mindset, you can identify issues, improve processes, and build effective relationships with stakeholders across the organisation. You combine a hands-on approach with a commitment to delivering reliable financial information that supports sound business decision-making.

The ideal candidate

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field, minimum
• 5+ years of experience in General Ledger accounting
• Experience with ERP systems (Exact Globe, SAP S4HANA) is an advantage
• Proficiency in AR and AP systems
• Strong knowledge of management accounting & reporting processes
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organisational skills and time management
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to meet deadlines and solve problems
• Fluency in written & spoken English is a requirement. Other languages are a plus

This position is based in Almere, the Netherlands. Hybrid working is possible.

What do we offer?

You will join an international finance organisation where your expertise directly contributes to accurate financial processing, strong internal controls, and effective stakeholder collaboration. You will work in a professional and supportive environment with room for ownership, development, and continuous improvement.

Meet one of your new colleagues

Aydin Bekdas – Team Leader Reporting

Accurate reporting isn’t an outcome by chance — it’s driven by ownership, discipline, and expertise. In this role, you make it happen.