Newrest is looking for a Junior Accountant based in Amsterdam.

Newrest, a specialist in out-of-home food service, is the only major catering company active in all catering and related hospitality segments: airline catering, buy-on-board, duty-free on board, contract catering, remote site and support services, rail catering, airport and motorway retail concession. For more information https://www.newrest.eu/

MISSION :

• Coordinate day-to-day general ledger activities, including preparing and posting daily/monthly journal entries while maintaining proper supporting schedules, documentation and appropriate levels of approval;
• Control the cost budget in the area of responsibility; initiate and steer corrective actions in case of deviations;
• Balance multiple projects and prioritize;
• Conduct bank reconciliations;
• Verify supplier invoices with all supporting mechanism and validate for payment;
• Follow up of collection and allocation of payments received from clients against invoices outstanding;
• Perform month and year-end responsibilities, and support special projects as assigned by the Corporate Controller/Finance Director.
• Reconcile processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balance
• Charge expenses to accounts, analyzing invoice/expense reports; recording entries
• Pay vendors and suppliers, scheduling and preparing checks
• Maintain accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions
• Verify vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions
• Maintain historical records, filing documents
• Protect organization's value by keeping information confidential
• Accomplish accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed
• Process e-bills and respond to e-billing inquiries
• Coordinate with other departments to address questions/problems related to billing processes
• Complete other projects or assignments as required by circumstance or as directed by the CFO.
• Regular, timely, and predictable attendance is required for this position.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Understanding of costing and pricing process
• Understand and demonstrate concepts of financial control (e.g., keep food cost within budget)
• Proactive personality and character demonstrating an ability to complete activities
• Strong verbal, organizational, technical ability, and people skills required
• Strong organizational logical thinking skills
• Ability to manage many tasks and to prioritize appropriately
• Proficiency in English is a must

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance or Similar
• Minimum 2 years of experience in accounting field required

CONTRACT TYPE : Fixed-Term Contract of 1 year, start date as soon as possible

LOCATION : Amsterdam