General Ledger and Tax Specialist

The Timken Company, a global technology leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion, designs a growing portfolio of next-generation products for diverse industries. For 125 years, Timken has used its specialized expertise to innovate and create customer-centric solutions that increase reliability and efficiency. The company posted $4.8 billion in sales in 2023 and employs more than 19,000 people globally, operating from 45 countries.

Looking for an experienced dynamic General Ledger & Tax Specialist, located in Gorinchem, the Netherlands, who will report directly to our VP Finance for Groeneveld-BEKA group.

Your responsibilities:

• Preparation of annual accounts of Dutch holding companies;
• Preparing corporate income tax return for fiscal unity (6 B.V.'s in the Netherlands);
• Monthly booking and reporting of two Dutch holding companies for consolidation in Onestream to listed parent company in US;
• Preparation/transfer pricing calculations and local file transfer pricing;
• Reporting tax packages US GAAP, corporate tax accountability in reports and support for foreign sales offices with this reporting;
• Taking minutes of annual meetings in English;
• Consolidates Dutch CBS annual figures;
• Tax compliance, including VAT and Payroll taxes in the Netherlands, DAC6 notifications;
• Maintaining contact with external tax specialist and US tax team;
• Point of contact for tax issues and informing legislative changes (Pillar 2, substance requirements etc).

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree, specified in Accounting, Finance or MBA.
• Experience in accountancy and tax return practice;
• Proficient with Dutch and English language

Key attributes:

• Strong interpersonal analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
• Ability to interface with those across functional groups.
• Great work ethic and integrity.

Our Offer:

We offer you a position in an informal, professional environment, a workplace with attractive development opportunities, competitive salary package and social benefits.