Remote Senior Accountant at Manus - Netherlands — Columbus
Traveler-Friendly Insight
Important notice for digital nomads: This role is listed as "fully remote" but explicitly requires candidates to live in and be authorised to work in the Netherlands, with no visa sponsorship available. This is not a location-independent position.
For those already based in the Netherlands, the remote setup does offer flexibility within the country — you can work from home or any location with a stable internet connection inside Dutch borders. However, extended stays abroad (even as an EU citizen in another EU country) could create tax and compliance complications given the role's direct involvement in Dutch GAAP, VAT returns, and statutory audits.
If you are a digital nomad hoping to use a Dutch Digital Nomad Visa or freelance arrangement, note that the Netherlands does not currently offer a dedicated digital nomad visa, and this role requires direct employment authorization.
- Timezone: CET/CEST (Central European Time) is implied given the Dutch entity compliance work and team structure.
- Async potential: Low — period close deadlines, audit coordination, and team supervision imply regular synchronous collaboration.
- Verdict: Best suited for Netherlands residents seeking a stable remote accounting role, not for location-independent travelers.
If you're looking for a truly location-flexible finance role, consider seeking positions that explicitly allow EU-wide or global remote work without residency requirements.
About Manus
Manus develops ManusPlus, a cloud-based workforce management solution for staff scheduling, time and attendance, task management and labour budgeting, available on web and mobile. Manus helps its customers save up to 10% on labour costs.
Manus is part of Valsoft, a Montreal-based company that acquires and grows vertical market software businesses. Valsoft has more than 150 companies in over 20 industries and 14+ countries.
The Role
As Senior Accountant, you report to the Controller and work alongside the Senior Director of Finance and the Head of Finance. This is a fully remote role within the Netherlands.
What You Will Do
Close & Reporting
- Perform financial period close tasks and complex journal entries/accounting analysis
- Perform balance sheet analysis and reviews, including reconciliations of accounts
- Follow up with vendors/suppliers on missing invoices; full accountability for cost accruals for the P&L review
- Reconcile intercompany transactions
- Prepare financial KPIs and review them for accuracy
- Prepare ad-hoc performance analysis and management reporting
- Perform monthly variance analysis of actual vs. plan (budget/forecast)
Compliance & Controls
- Prepare and process payroll tax returns, VAT returns and intra-community (ICP) declarations for local entities
- Lead the completion of annual statutory audits, yearly closing of financial statements and tax filings, and ad-hoc compliance requirements
- Process payments and bank transfers and ensure approvals are adequate
- Ensure key controls and procedures are respected and implemented where needed
Team & Projects
- Support the Head of Finance in overseeing the AP/AR analysts, including reviewing their work, coaching and onboarding
- Supervise and assist the team and make sure the whole team delivers on time
- Participate in special projects
What You Bring
Must-Haves
- Minimum of 5 years of experience
- Multi-currency and multi-entity experience
- Demonstrable expertise in accrual accounting theory and practice
- Hands-on experience with Dutch GAAP
- Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel
- Fluent English
- You live in and are authorised to work in the Netherlands (no visa sponsorship available)
Nice-to-Haves
- Dutch language skills
- NetSuite experience
- A professional qualification in bookkeeping and/or accounting
- German or French language skills
About You
- A detail-oriented self-starter who thrives on process and solving problems
- A curious mindset, able to learn new systems quickly, with the desire to grow and develop over time
- A team player who loves a challenge and wants to eventually own their area of the business
Hiring Process
Screening call → Interview → Excel exercise → Final interview
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