The posting
About Us: At Booking.com, data drives our decisions. Technology is at our core. And innovation is everywhere. But our company is more than datasets, lines of code or A/B tests. We’re the thrill of the first night in a new place. The excitement of the next morning. The friends you encounter. The journeys you take. The sights you see. And the memories you make. Through our products, partners and people, we make it easier for everyone to experience the world.
About the role
We are looking for an independent and enthusiastic Controller within the Statutory Accounting Team in Amsterdam. The Statutory Accounting team is responsible for the preparation of statutory accounts of local legal entities, as well as the largest and most complex consolidation (100+ entities) within the global Booking group.
Your understanding of Dutch/US GAAP accounting, experience with preparation of complex consolidated Financial Statements, exposure to other functional finance areas (external audit/ tax/ technical accounting), in combination with strong communication skills and stakeholder management, will enable you to be successful in this role.
The Statutory Accounting team is part of the Global Booking Accounting Organization, and you will work with the Corporate and Regional accounting teams, Booking Center of Excellence (COE) in India, and various other stakeholders (Treasury, Legal, Tax, External auditors) in finance and business.
The role offers insight and development possibilities within both the Statutory Accounting and Tax Compliance & Accounting teams. Strong communication, stakeholder management, Dutch accounting and analytical skills are essential. You will be able to develop yourself, grow within the role, and challenge yourself to take on additional projects and responsibilities as they present themselves.
Key Job Responsibilities and Duties
- Prepare the accounting/reporting bridge between US- and NLGAAP for each local entity
- Prepare NLGAAP consolidation bridge between US- and NLGAAP
- Manage the preparation of Consolidated annual financial statements (including disclosures)
- Support the calculation of maximum distributable reserve for interim dividend distributions in line with the Dutch Civil Code
- Regular review of P&L accounts in view of potential US-NLGAAP reconciling items
- Review, analysis, and documentation of accurate Dutch accounting treatment of new initiatives, products, and non-recurring transactions.
- Collaborate with Controllers, COE, Tax accounting, and other key finance departments such as FP&A, Treasury, Internal Audit, Risk and Control, etc.
- Take ownership and ensure accuracy of recurring reporting tasks and reviews
- Support and prepare recurring and ad-hoc stakeholder reports
- Drive process automation, standardization and simplification
- Support Direct/Indirect Tax Accounting teams when and if required
- Contribute to the overall success of the Statutory accounting team
Please note that this list of duties is not exhaustive, and you may be required to complete ad-hoc tasks as requested by your manager.
Role Qualifications and Requirements
- University (Accounting, Business, Economics) degree and/or postgraduate education (RA/ACCA)-
- Approx. 5-7 years of experience in finance and/or accounting, preferably within a Big4 environment in combination with multinational corporate environment
- Strong knowledge of Dutch GAAP/IFRS (USGAAP is a plus)
- Good knowledge of Dutch tax (fiscal unity) is a pre
- Experience in preparing the consolidated accounts and/or consolidation adjustments
- Strong IT experience in financial systems, including SAP (S4) and OneStream, is preferable
- High levels of personal effectiveness, particularly communication, organization, and the ability to focus on achieving project deadlines
- Enthusiasm to work in a fast paced, highly diverse, continuously developing and high achieving environment
- Strong interpersonal skills and stakeholder management
- Enthusiastic, proactive and driven
- Fluent in spoken and written English (oral and written)
- Self-starter with a hands-on approach
Benefits & Perks - Global Impact, Personal Relevance:
Booking.com’s Total Rewards Philosophy is not only about compensation but also about benefits. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, as well unique-to-Booking.com benefits which include:
- Annual paid time off and generous paid leave scheme including: parent, grandparent, bereavement, and care leave
- Hybrid working including flexible working arrangements, and up to 20 days per year working from abroad (home country)
- Industry leading product discounts - up to 1400 per year - for yourself, including automatic Genius Level 3 status and Booking.com wallet credit
Inclusion at Booking.com:
Inclusion has been a core part of our company culture since day one. This ongoing journey starts with our very own employees, who represent over 140 nationalities and a wide range of ethnic and social backgrounds, genders and sexual orientations.
Take it from our Chief People Officer, Paulo Pisano: “At Booking.com, the diversity of our people doesn’t just build an outstanding workplace, it also creates a better and more inclusive travel experience for everyone. Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. It’s a place where you can make your mark and have a real impact in travel and tech.”
We ensure that colleagues with disabilities are provided the adjustments and tools they need to participate in the job application and interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Application Process:
- Let’s go places together: How we Hire
- Detailed instructions on post-application requirements including any required application materials, deadlines, portfolios, coding challenges, or other assessments as defined by BU or department.
Booking.com is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We strive to move well beyond traditional equal opportunity and work to create an environment that allows everyone to thrive
Pre-Employment Screening
If your application is successful, your personal data may be used for a pre-employment screening check by a third party as permitted by applicable law. Depending on the vacancy and applicable law, a pre-employment screening may include employment history, education and other information (such as media information) that may be necessary for determining your qualifications and suitability for the position.
