Accounting Compliance F&A Expert - EU Entities

Sony Corporation; Hoofddorp; On-site; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking an Accounting Compliance F&A Expert in Hoofddorp, Netherlands. The role involves overseeing Group and Statutory reporting for European entities, performing secretarial work, and managing accounts payable. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Accounting or Finance, be a qualified accountant, and possess expertise in SAP ERP and multi-currency environments. Join a supportive team focused on compliance and operational excellence in a dynamic workplace.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Wellbeing services

Hybrid working policies

Qualifications

• Degree qualified or Part/Fully qualified accountant, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in financial compliance and reporting.
• Ability to oversee Group and statutory reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Group and Statutory reporting for European entities.
• Manage all AP postings and payments accurately.
• Support maintenance of SAP-S4HANA according to requirements.

Skills

Record-to-Report expertise

SAP ERP System proficiency

Advanced Excel skills

Strong business partnering

Expertise in multi-currency environments

Understanding of IFRS/USGAAP

Education

Degree in Accounting or Finance

Part/Fully qualified accountant

Tools

SAP-S4HANA

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The **Accounting Compliance F&A Expert** is responsible for the maintenance of accounting compliance and operation for European Entities, support standardized way of working that enable adoption of GFA operating model, Accounting integration framework for new M&As.In this role you will ensure SEU Governance and compliance standards are met by entities, and take responsibility for Group and external reporting accuracy. The role has strong business partnering function as you need to work closely with the entities’ teams, and Sony's.You will join a team who are supportive and friendly, with a manager can support you to be structured and organised. This position will give you a broad range of responsibilities and areas to learn and grow from, including working with entities across EU and globally, working with and reviewing Tax provided by external consultants, and covering smaller volumes of high-value transactions. The main challenges for the role are with deadline management, and encouraging your entities to provide the information you need on time.**You will:****Record-to-Report/Local Statutory Support*** Oversee Group and/or Statutory reporting for European entities.* Perform Secretarial work for SOHBV is accurately, on time, and in line with internal processes.* Manage all AP postings and payments and regulatory submissions to local authorities.* Support maintenance of SAP-S4HANA according to requirements (e.g. alternative accounts, perform UAT etc.).* Support the External Audit work, External Reporting Team in Statutory related activities.* Support coordination of statutory, tax and audit queries by Region/Business Group.* Support Global Tax Office (GTO) and Global Treasury Services (SGTS) requests (GL/tax/VAT/Intrastat returns.)* Ensure preparation, legal documentation, and meetings of entities is completed to scheduled timelines with the Global Tax Office, Sony Global Treasury Services, Legal Affairs Europe.* Support the Senior Accounting Officer UK legislation for SEU entities, perform the needed checks and follow ups.* PILAR2 support for European entities and prepare for SOHBV.**Finance Process Management:*** Deliver financially accurate financial information, compliance, efficient proactive finance support and technical finance expertise to internal customers.**Process Improvement, and Service Management:*** Identifying deviations from Global Process Model and work toward harmonization.* Optimise tools and systems available to provide automated financial and operational information* Communicate and mitigate any issues affecting Finance Accounting performance levels or Regional info.**Financial / Technical Compliance:*** Ensure all finance and commercial activities comply with the effective application of agreed Sony Corporate Accounting Policy, SOX Control Procedures, local statutory requirements and Governance Systems* Support document retention in line with Sony policy and legal requirements.* Responsible for Group and external reporting accuracy for entities in scope* Ensure SEU Governance and compliance standards are met by entities* Roll out standard minimum control framework for entities based on SEU’s* Works toward Global Process Model harmonization, standardization and adaptation/integration* Promote seamless working together with the SGFA functions* Business Partnering for the entities in scope**You will bring:*** Degree qualified or Part/Fully qualified accountant, or equivalent relevant experience* Expertise within core finance process areas i.e. record-to-report, or purchase-to-pay, or controlling* Expertise of SAP ERP System, advanced Excel* Experience in a Global business within a multi-currency & country environment* Working with Internal and External customers/business partners at various levels* Consumer & business technology industry would be beneficial* Experience of IFRS/USGAAP preferred**Your new office**Our office is located close to Schiphol Airport and Hoofddorp station in Park20|20. It’s a 5 min walk from the train station, it has parking space with charging facilities underneath as well as a bike shed. Our office is one floor, equipped with all modern workplace necessities. A PS5 is available for your moments of fun and relaxing, alternatively you go for a walk in the park!**Life at Sony**We ensure **competitive salaries** and benefits by using established benchmarking. We encourage healthy **work-life balance** supported by hybrid and **flexible** working policies. We are a positive **community** who dream big together, respect each other, and enjoy a collaborative culture.We like to celebrate our colleagues who make a real difference using our **recognition** platform. We also provide access to numerous services and platforms for all aspects of **wellbeing**. We **listen** to our people through conversations and surveys, **respect** their suggestions, then act on them. We also provide allowances for **volunteering days** so that our staff can support the causes they are most passionate about.You can build your career around you with our fantastic range of **learning & personal development** programs to enhance your skills. We also encourage our staff to try exciting new roles, in a wide range of countries, with a supportive **mobility** team to support you if you take that leap!**Bring your uniqueness to Sony**We are passionate about creating a culture that promotes equity and cultivates inclusion, diversity, and belonging. We want employees with diverse backgrounds and perspectives that will stimulate innovation and have a direct impact on our creation of social value to fulfil Sony’s purpose – ‘to fill the world with emotion, through the power of creativity and technology’. We want you to bring your unique self to work and help shape our culture.**We are Sony Europe**Our people collaborate in an environment of respect, integrity, and open-mindedness. Diverse teams from all over Europe are the driving force for our business, and we embrace the differences that make each of us original and unique.With offices in 28 European countries, Sony Europe caters to consumer, professional, semiconductor and healthcare markets with innovative electronics products and solutions. Our European laboratories research and develop new technologies and capabilities that contributes to the Sony Group and important issues on a planetary scale.Bring your passion, creativity and ambitions to Sony Europe. Apply now, and let’s create the future together.**Equal Opportunity**Sony Europe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, citizenship, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, medical condition, or any other protected characteristics.**Disability Accommodation for Applicants to Sony Europe**Sony Europe will provide reasonable accommodation for any qualified individuals with disabilities in the application process. For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact us by email at [e-mail] or by mail to: Sony Europe Limited, Human Resources Department, the Heights, Brooklands, Surrey, KT13 0XW, UK. When contacting us please indicate the position you are applying for, and the accommodation required.#LI-MC1We drive Sony’s leading Entertainment, Technology & Services business for consumer and professional markets, as well as Imaging & Sensing Solutions business, across Europe.Throughout all our fields including AI, biotech, or software solutions, from R&D and engineering, design, to sales, marketing, distribution and customer service, we work to deliver Sony's purpose to fill the world with emotion through the power of creativity and technology.