Technical Accounting Specialist (IFRS)

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

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Technical Accounting Specialist (IFRS)
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Competitive salary + benefits

We welcome applications from experienced professionals with relevant expertise — even if you don’t meet every requirement. If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you.
At AkzoNobel, we’ve been pioneering colour, protection and performance for more than 200 years. Our Finance teams play a critical role in supporting global operations, ensuring accurate reporting, compliance, and continuous improvement across our business.

We’re committed to building diverse, inclusive teams that reflect the customers and communities we serve.

About the Role
As a Technical Accounting Specialist (IFRS), you will play a key role in delivering high-quality accounting across a range of complex and non-routine topics. Working within the Corporate Technical Accounting team, you will manage complex IFRS topics, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys working with complex financial topics and influencing accounting practices at a global level.

Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
• Apply IFRS in practice: You support finance teams by interpreting IFRS requirements and turning them into clear, workable accounting conclusions.
• Connect stakeholders: You work closely with other departments to gather inputs and ensure timely, accurate reporting.
• Support smooth period-end close: You contribute to monthly and annual closing activities, including reconciliations, analyses, and documentation.
• Work on complex topics and transactions: You support projects and specialized accounting topics with analysis and accounting deliverables.
• Business-minded, compliance-driven: You listen to stakeholders and understand the business context, while ensuring accounting integrity and consistent application of policies.

Other Responsibilities
• Contribute to accounting projects and process improvements across the department
• Support process improvements across the department, including templates, instructions, and documentation standards.

What We’re Looking For
You don’t have to tick every box — we value expertise, curiosity, and a proactive mindset.
Ideal candidates will bring:
• Experience in accounting, preferably with IFRS exposure; Big Four audit and/or accounting advisory experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS standards and financial reporting 
• Ability to handle complex accounting issues with accuracy and confidence 
• Strong communication skills and ability to work across multiple teams 
• A proactive, hands-on approach with strong problem-solving skills 
• High attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines 

Desirable:
• The team uses Hyperion Financial Management, Merlin XL, Workiva W-desk and SAP CFIN. Whatever you do not know about these tools, we’ll teach you on the job. Further, we expect you to be very comfortable with MS tools like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Education:
• Degree-level qualification in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience 

What Makes This Role a Great Opportunity
• Work on complex, high-impact accounting topics at a global level 
• Collaborate with experts across finance 
• Influence accounting policies and reporting practices 
• Be part of a team focused on continuous improvement and excellence 
• Develop your expertise within a leading international organisation 

Why AkzoNobel?
We offer:
• 25 holidays and 21 leave days based on current CLA (based on full
time function) 
• Pension
• Travel expenses
• Flexible benefits tailored to your lifestyle 
• A culture centred on inclusion, development and work–life balance 
• Access to global learning and career progression opportunities

 
At AkzoNobel, we believe diverse teams make stronger decisions, drive innovation and create better outcomes. If you’re an experienced accounting professional looking to make an impact, we encourage you to apply — even if you’re not sure you meet every requirement.

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At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.

Requisition ID: 53502