IFRS Domain Expert, Pension and HR Accounting

About the Role

This position focuses on a wide range of accounting work related to pension and HR matters, with a strong IFRS foundation. The role involves handling consolidated reporting, reviewing specific payroll- and incentive-related accounting items, and supporting finance income and expense reviews at a group level.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and evaluate consolidated pension reporting.
• Work with the Pension Controller to complete monthly pension accounting activities.
• Coordinate with the actuary WTW to support AkzoNobel’s requirements for the FAStrack database, including actuarial report data uploads into HFM.
• Complete figures needed for the annual pension disclosure notes.
• Assess the accounting impact and treatment of HR developments for AN HR NL.
• Review share-based payment journals prepared by RAC.
• Track consolidated accounting for corporate short-term incentive plans and Dutch payroll.
• Take part in accounting improvement initiatives and departmental projects.
• Review finance income and expense at consolidated level.
• Work with the Treasury accountant and internal stakeholders on top-over insurance adjustments.

Candidate Profile

• The role is intended for an experienced accountant with around 4 to 6 years of relevant background, especially in IFRS.
• A strong financial understanding is needed to manage complex pension and HR accounting topics.
• The candidate should be comfortable communicating with colleagues across accounting, pension, HR, and other corporate functions.
• High ethical standards are essential, and the Code of Insider Trading applies to this position.
• The role calls for accounting knowledge at university level, gained through education or practical experience.
• Experience in accounting and reporting is expected.
• Strong familiarity with IFRS standards is required.
• Knowledge of Oracle and HFM will be considered an advantage.
• The ideal person is proactive, practical, solution-oriented, and able to work independently.
• Consistency, accuracy, risk awareness, and a strong focus on delivering quality are important.
• The candidate must be able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Good teamwork and strong English communication skills are required.

Additional Information

The job involves strict ethical compliance due to insider trading rules. No specific salary, stipend, benefits, number of openings, or start date has been provided.

Eligibility

Any graduate can apply, provided they have the required accounting and IFRS background.