Head of Accounting

Your responsibilities

• Advise and support the management in shaping and actively implementing financial policy.
• Proactively manage risks and play a key role in designing and safeguarding financial and fiscal compliance frameworks.
• Lead our digitalization journey as an ERP expert and lead automation projects, in which you will also participate.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting: fiscal, statutory, intercompany, internal and external.
• Lead and coordinate audits and contribute yourself to their positive results.
• Analyse financial data to secure its correctness, integrity and completeness.
• Support due diligence processes, legal and other governance related activities.
• Maintain hands on support and tight control over financial administration: from month end closing to payroll. We expect your active and pro active contribution.
• Coordinate all banking matters, optimize our cash flow and KYC processes, with a practical and results oriented approach.

Your profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Economics.
• Demonstrable experience in a similar (senior) financial position.
• Thorough knowledge of Dutch GAAP, basic IFRS, and tax legislation.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Business Central) and excellent Excel skills.
• Fluency in Dutch and English; French is a plus.
• Hands on mentality, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication skills.

What we offer

• A friendly and open work environment.
• A broad, varied role within an international company.
• A close knit team and short lines of communication with management.
• Competitive salary and excellent benefits (including 27 vacation days and 13 ATV days).

About VitalScientific

VitalScientific is a global leader in benchtop Clinical Chemistry, with over 50,000 analyzers delivered. For over 60 years, we have been designing and manufacturing reliable laboratory systems for in vitro diagnostics (IVD). Our Selectra Systems enable laboratories worldwide to grow with confidence.

Ready to make a difference in an international organization with impact? Apply now and send your resume and cover letter to - we look forward to receiving your application!