Business Accountant
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Shared Services – FSSC /
Employee, Full Time /
Hybrid
At TomTom…
You’ll move the world forward. Every day, we create the most innovative mapping and location technologies to shape tomorrow’s mobility for the better.
We are proud to be one team of more than 3,000 unique, curious, passionate problem-solvers spread across the world. We bring out the best in each other. And together, we help the automotive industry, businesses, developers, drivers, and cities move towards a safer, cleaner, and congestion-free world.
For our Finance team, we are looking for an accountant that not only wants to work with numbers but also to understand the company in detail and build relationships. The ideal candidate for this role is not only good with numbers, but also with people. You need to be able to correctly account and understand accounting processes while building relationships throughout the company and external stakeholders. You have the drive to understand how things work and bring innovative thinking to everything you do.
In this position, you will get to know the products we sell. You will be involved in different aspects end to end. You will have a unique view of the company, to provide complete and accurate accounting information.
What you'll do
- Your main area of responsibility will be Accounting, focusing on the Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) and selective Balance sheet sections of the company, and your tasks are as follows.
- Prepare general ledger entries to ensure completeness and accuracy of the financial results for month-end close with a special focus on Accruals regarding central personnel cost entries, royalty payables, inventory adjustments (if necessary), COGS, and intercompany transactions.
- Ensure deadlines for month-end close and financial reporting requirements are met and all accounting and reporting activities are performed in accordance with the accounting policies of TomTom.
- Manage the month-end close through the SAP Financial Close Cockpit and monitor & action the outstanding activities.
- Analyze and review balance sheet items, mainly open accruals and P&L results.
- Based on the analysis performed, follow-up with any discrepancies with the finance BU controllers and corporate teams.
- Ensure that you are aware of new product specifications and releases so that we can verify and set up the correct master data for accounting purposes.
- Prepare third-party royalty reporting and approve payments on a timely basis.
- Respond to inquiries from third-party licensors and other business personnel on royalty calculations and provide additional information upon request.
- Support the audit fieldwork for internal and external audit and provide proper documentation.
- Participate in ad hoc projects to support management and the project team in various tasks.
What you'll need
- Bachelor’s degree (master’s degree preferred) in Business Administration/Economics, Finance or equivalent.
- 2-3 years of accounting experience in a medium/large size organization.
- Strong technical accounting skills are necessary for success in this role.
- Experience with inventory accounting is preferred but not necessary.
- Ability to communicate well with internal and external parties.
- Ability to work in a structured way, service oriented, pro-active, self-starter, take ownership and hands-on mentality.
- Intermediate Excel skills are required.
- Experience with and knowledge of ERP accounting software, and all Microsoft Office applications is required. SAP experience preferred.
- Experience working in an international company is beneficial.
- Must be a strong team player and self-starter, hands-on-mentality, highly motivated, and able to work under pressure during peak periods.
- Fluency in English.
What we offer
A competitive compensation package, of course.
Time and resources to grow and develop, including a personal development budget and paid leave for learning days, as well as paid access to e-learning resources such as O’Reilly and LinkedIn Learning.
Time to support life outside of work, with enhanced parental leave plus paid leave to care for loved ones and volunteer in local communities.
Work flexibility, where TomTom’ers, in agreement with their manager and team, use both the office and home to focus, collaborate, learn and socialize. It’s all about getting the best out of both worlds – we ask TomTom’ers to come to the office two days a week, and the remaining three are free to be worked in either location.
Improve your home office with a setup budget and get extra support with a monthly allowance.
Enjoy options to work from your home country and abroad for a set number of days each year, to visit family and friends, or to simply explore the world we’re mapping.
Take the holidays you want with a competitive holiday plan, plus an extra day off to celebrate your birthday.
Join annual events like our Hackathon and DevDays to bring your ideas to life with talented teammates from around the world.
Become a part of our inclusive global culture and have the chance to collaborate with a diverse community – we have over 80 nationalities at TomTom!
Find out more about our global benefits and enjoy additional local benefits tailored to your location.
Meet your team
We are the TomTom Global Businesses Services team, part of the CFO Office. We support TomTom with accounting, reporting, procurement, payroll, and more, and technology is at the core of what we do. We're always innovating to continue to raise the bar when it comes to our services and tooling. Our success lies in the journey itself – we measure it based on how we approach the challenges we face and the hard work we do to overcome them. In our team, you’ll join us on this journey and contribute directly to our success.
At TomTom...
You’ll help people find their way in the world. In 2004, TomTom revolutionized how the world moves with the introduction of the first portable navigation device. Now, we intend to do it again by engineering the first-ever real-time map, the smartest and most useful map on the planet.
Work with a team of 3,300+ unique, curious and passionate problem-solvers. Together, we’ll open up a world of possibilities for car manufacturers, enterprises and developers to help people understand and get closer to the world around them.
After you apply
Our recruitment team will work hard to give you a meaningful experience throughout your journey with us, no matter the outcome. Your application will be screened closely and you can rest assured that all follow-up actions will be thorough, from assessments and interviews all the way through onboarding. To find out more about our application process, check out our hiring FAQs.
TomTom is an equal opportunity employer
TomTom is where you can find your place in the world. Every day we welcome, nurture and celebrate differences. Why? Because your uniqueness is what makes you, you. No matter your culture or background, you’ll find your impact at TomTom. Research also shows that sometimes women and underrepresented communities can be hesitant to apply for positions unless they believe they meet 100% of the criteria. If you can relate to this, please know that we’d love to hear from you.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
