Senior Associate I Accounting (Dutch engagements)

Senior Associate I Accounting (Dutch engagements) - Werken bij Visser & Visser

Senior Associate I Accounting (Dutch engagements)

Are you a detail-oriented accounting professional with the experience and ability to independently manage financial administration, as well as prepare annual financial statements? Would you like to work in an international environment, collaborating with Dutch accounting professionals on Dutch client engagements? If so, this opportunity may be the perfect fit for you.

As a Senior Associate I Accounting, from our beautiful office in Stellenbosch (South Africa), you will support the accounting practice by processing financial administrations and performing compilations of the annual financial statements for various Dutch entities. You will work closely with colleagues in South Africa and the Netherlands within a structured planning, review, and quality control environment.

Processing and maintaining clients’ financial records

Preparing and reviewing accounting entries and general ledger transactions

Performing of balance sheet and profit & loss reconciliations

Ensuring accurate, complete, and up-to-date financial administration

Support in the compilation of the annual financial statement based on Dutch GAAP

Assisting with preparatory work for the annual financial statements

Preparing working papers, schedules, and supporting specifications

Performing annual financial statement preparation procedures

Delivering well-structured, review-ready files for senior colleagues

Communicating professionally with colleagues and, where required, clients

Requesting information in a timely manner

Identifying and escalating discrepancies, inconsistencies, or uncertainties

Working in accordance with agreed timelines, checklists, and quality standards

We are not looking for a consultant or manager. We are looking for a dependable accounting professional who can independently prepare financial administrations and compilations for the annual financial statements.

You take ownership of your work, ensure that compilation and administrative files are complete, logically structured, and ready for review enabling managers to perform efficient and effective reviews with minimal follow up and corrections required.

If you are passionate about accuracy, quality, and professional growth within an international accountancy environment, we would like to hear from you.

B.Com Accounting, B.Accounting or other relevant financial accounting degree

Registration with SAIPA (preferred), SAICA or Acca with relevant compilation experience

Completed articles with a recognised professional body

3–5 years of relevant experience in compilation at a top-10 accounting firm

Experience preparing financial statements and financial reporting

Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and year-end procedures

Accurate, structured, and reliable work ethic

Ability to work independently within established guidelines

Strong Excel and accounting software skills

Effective communication skills within a remote working environment

An international working environment with close collaboration between South Africa and the Netherlands

Clear task allocation, guidance, and review structures

Regular online (including periodic on-site support) coaching and support

Opportunities to develop within the Dutch accountancy profession

At Visser & Visser, we believe that our people are at the heart of everything we do. Your knowledge, experience and motivation are highly valued, and we are confident that you will make a meaningful contribution to both our South African and Dutch teams. We are committed to supporting your professional growth and ensuring that you feel part of an ambitious, collaborative, and inspiring working environment - one where we can achieve great things together.

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