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Ever since our founder, Genichi Kawakami, established Yamaha Motor, it is our mission to give to ALL our customers KANDO. Not only with our products, but also to our employees. KANDO is a Japanese word to express the feeling of deep satisfaction and excitement you get when you encounter something of exceptional value, quality, and performance.
You have the opportunity to be part of the Yamaha family.
For Yamaha Motor Europe N.V.(YME), located at Schiphol-Rijk in the Netherlands, we are looking for a R2R Accountant Lead in our Finance & Accounting Division.
About the role:
The R2R Accountant Lead (Record to Reporting)is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all general ledger accounting activities for a group of European branch entities within the Shared Service Center (SSC). This role ensures accurate, timely, and compliant financial accounting and closing, serving as the bridge between operational accounting and financial analysis. The Team Lead manages a team of R2R Accountants (9 FTE), ensuring adherence to accounting policies, internal controls, and reporting standards, while collaborating closely with the Finance Business Partners, the treasury team and the Group FP&A team.
Your responsibilities:
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead, coach, and develop the team of R2R Accountants responsible for multiple branch offices.
- Plan and allocate workload to ensure efficient month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings.
- Ensure team performance meets accuracy, timeliness, and compliance standards.
General Ledger Oversight
- Ensure accurate/complete recording of all accounting transactions across assigned branch offices.
- Review and approve journal entries, accruals, provisions, and intercompany postings.
- Monitor/approve balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring proper documentation and audit trail.
- Oversee fixed asset accounting, prepayments, and deferred income postings.
- Ensure compliance with IFRS, local GAAP, and internal accounting policies (YMGAS/YMGFAP).
Month/Quarter-End & Year-End Closing
- Coordinate and manage the month-end closing process for all branch offices.
- Ensure timely submission of trial balances and supporting documentation to the Finance Business partners and the group FP&A.
- Support internal and external audit activities by providing reconciliations and explanations.
Governance, Controls & Compliance
- Ensure adherence to internal control frameworks and accounting policies (YMGAS - JSOX).
- Support tax, treasury, and compliance reporting by providing accurate accounting data.
- Collaborate with auditors and compliance officers to resolve issues and findings.
Process Improvement & Systems
- Drive standardization, automation, and simplification of G/L accounting processes.
- Contribute to system upgrades, accounting system testing, and process documentation.
- Participate in finance transformation initiatives led by the YME Finance.
Key Deliverables:
- Accurate and compliant general ledger records for assigned entities.
- Timely completion of month-end and year-end closings.
- Validated reconciliations and audit-ready documentation.
- Improved process efficiency and team performance metrics.
- Effective collaboration with Finance Business Partners and other YME F&A functions.
Technical Competencies:
- Solid grasp of IFRS, European statutory frameworks, and intercompany principles.
- Hands-on experience with multi-entity/currency general ledgers.
- Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP, Dynamics 365, or equivalent).
- Strong understanding of intercompany accounting, reconciliations, and eliminations.
- Advanced Excel and analytical skills.
- Knowledge of tax and compliance implications in accounting transactions.
What do you bring?
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
- Professional qualification (e.g., ACCA, CPA, RA) preferred.
- 5–8 years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
- Experience in a shared service center or multinational environment required.
- Strong knowledge of IFRS and European statutory reporting requirements.
- Fluency in English; additional European languages advantageous.
About You!
A motivated and inspirational colleague, happy to support the business and truly devoted to customer success. You are a humble team player, who is willing to learn and is not afraid to face challenges. Quality and professionalism lie close to your heart.
About Yamaha Motor Europe
Yamaha Motor Europe is responsible for coordinating the marketing and sales activities of our products in the European market, mainly: Yamaha motorcycles, scooters, marine engines, personal watercraft vehicles, boats, 4-wheeled all terrain and side-by-side vehicles (ATVs/SSVs), lightweight vehicles (golf cars, personal and commercial vehicles).
What’s in it for you?
- A diverse and international environment;
- We offer a hybrid way of working, of course, this includes working from home allowance and a budget for setting up your home office;
- Commuting allowance, holiday allowance, and 28 days off to enjoy as you please;
- 13th-month payment and you will participate in our Bonus Program;
- Pension scheme;
- Learning and development opportunities;
- Discount on Yamaha products;
- Your first contract will be a temporary contract, but with the intention to extend or offer an indefinite contract;
- We support you in getting your motor or boat license;
- Free fruit is available in our office;
- Fuel up at "The Three Forks" with a yummy breakfast or lunch—right here at the office and easy on the budget;
- We offer Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family with health, wellbeing and practical life matters;
- Get to know your colleagues during our company/team events.
Ready to Rev Your Potential?
We are looking forward to receiving your CV and motivation letter.
Note, an assessment will be part of our procedure.
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