Senior Financial Controller (Accounting Lead)

Amsterdam Permanent €85.000 - €100.000 per year Work from home View Job Description
As Senior Financial Controller, you will play a key role in overseeing financial reporting, accounting operations and compliance within an international maritime organization. Combining strong technical accounting expertise with commercial awareness, you will provide reliable financial insights, support strategic decision-making and contribute to the continuous improvement of finance processes and controls.

Added 13/10/2026

  • Take ownership of financial control, reporting and compliance
  • Deliver accurate financial insights and act as a trusted business partner

About Our Client

Triton Navigation is a Dutch maritime company operating within the international shipping industry. The company is part of the Sumitomo Corporation Group, one of Japan's leading trading and investment organizations, and is active within its Ship & Maritime business. From its Amsterdam office, Triton manages an international portfolio of vessels and operates in a dynamic, asset-intensive environment. Due to continued growth and development, the company is looking to appoint a Senior Financial Controller.

Job Description

* Take ownership of the general ledger and ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records
* Prepare, review and approve journal entries, accruals, provisions and balance sheet reconciliations
* Coordinate monthly, quarterly and annual closing processes
* Prepare management reports, financial analyses and reporting packages for stakeholders
* Support the preparation of statutory financial statements and external reporting requirements
* Monitor cash positions and oversee day-to-day banking activities
* Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes, including vessel-related financial analysis
* Analyze financial performance and explain variances against budgets and forecasts
* Coordinate external audits and act as the primary point of contact for auditors and advisors
* Ensure compliance with VAT, corporate tax and statutory reporting requirements
* Strengthen internal controls and support continuous improvements in finance processes and reporting
* Partner with management to provide financial insights and support decision-making

The Successful Applicant

* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related discipline
* Approximately 5-10 years of relevant experience in accounting, financial control, reporting or external audit
* Strong hands-on accounting background with extensive general ledger experience
* Thorough understanding of journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, provisions and close processes
* Experience preparing financial statements and audit documentation
* Sound knowledge of IFRS and Dutch GAAP
* Strong analytical, reporting and business partnering skills
* Experience with budgeting, forecasting and management reporting
* Practical knowledge of VAT, tax compliance and statutory reporting requirements
* Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems
* Professional fluency in English
* Self-starter with a hands-on mentality and the ability to operate independently within a lean organization
* Previous experience within shipping, maritime, logistics or another international asset-intensive business is considered highly desirable

What's on Offer

* Annual gross salary between €85,000 and €100,000 depending on experience
* Performance-related bonus of up to one month's salary
* Hybrid working arrangements
* Broad and visible Senior Financial Controller position with end-to-end responsibility
* Direct exposure to senior management and international stakeholders
* Opportunity to improve and professionalize finance processes, controls and reporting
* International and entrepreneurial working environment
* Significant autonomy and ownership within a lean organization
* Long-term career prospects within a well-established global shipping business

Contact
Tarik Zaanani
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7124776

Job summary

Sector
Finance
Sub Sector
Financial Controlling / Reporting
Industry
Transport & Distribution
Jobs by location
Amsterdam
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant
Tarik Zaanani
Job Reference
JN-102026-7124776
Remote or office
Work from home