Finance Associate

Finance AssociateAmsterdam - Qogita, Netherlands · Permanent · HybridOverviewApplicationAbout this job Apply Share job The role As a Finance Associate, you will take ownership of key month-end close activities and financial processes, act as a finance business partner to internal stakeholders, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our financial operations. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. What you'll do Month-End Close & ReportingOwn and execute assigned month-end close workstreams end-to-end, ensuring accuracy and adherence to the close calendar.Prepare and post journal entries (accruals, prepayments, depreciation, payroll, corrections) with full supporting documentation.Perform balance sheet reconciliations, resolving and escalating reconciling items in a timely manner.Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial statements.Financial Processes & ControlsTake ownership of defined financial processes (e.g., accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, intercompany), ensuring they run efficiently and accurately.Reconcile subledgers to the general ledger and resolve discrepancies promptly.Process and review invoices, payments, and expense claims in accordance with company policies.Monitor and follow up on outstanding items such as aged debtors, unapplied cash, or open POs.Support internal and external audits by preparing workpapers, samples, and supporting schedules.Maintain and improve process documentation, SOPs, and control checklists.Support end-to-end payroll processing, including reviewing payroll inputs, liaising with the payroll provider, posting payroll journal entries, and reconciling payroll-related balance sheet accounts.Business Partnering & Stakeholder SupportServe as a point of contact for finance-related queries from internal teams, providing accurate and timely responses.Support the preparation of ad-hoc financial analyses, models, and reporting packages for senior stakeholders.Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, commercial, and tech teams on finance processes and system improvements.Systems & Process ImprovementUse ERP and finance systems (e.g., NetSuite, Exact Online, or similar) to extract data, post entries, and maintain ledger accuracy.Identify opportunities to automate or streamline recurring tasks, reducing manual effort and error risk.Participate in system implementation and migration projects as a finance representative. What you'll bring 2–4 years of relevant experience in accounting, finance, or a similar role.Exceptional attention to detail — you spot errors before they become problems.Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities and tight deadlines.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured, methodical approach.Good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, accruals, and core accounting principles.Proficiency in Excel / Google Sheets; experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Exact, or similar) is a plus.Clear and confident communicator — able to explain financial concepts to non-finance colleagues.Self-starter who takes ownership and follows through without needing close supervision.Collaborative team player with a continuous improvement mindset. Perks & Benefits Base salary: €34,000 – €44,000 (depending on experience)26 days of annual leave, plus 4 additional personal daysCompany performance-based bonus Pension contributionsAnnual learning & development budgetOffice-led culture with hybrid flexibilityDog-friendly officesHome-office setup packageOffice socials and annual company-wide offsiteAbout QogitaQogita [Ko-gi-ta] is revolutionizing wholesale procurement. We provide a one-stop shop for branded products, available in a single click at competitive prices. Our vision is to build the world’s leading global wholesale trading hub, empowering efficient distribution of goods. We didn’t just improve wholesale - we...