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General Ledger and Tax Specialist
Gorinchem, South Netherlands, Netherlands, 4207HB
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.
Timken is a global technology leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion. Our expanding portfolio of next-generation solutions helps customers around the world improve efficiency, solve their toughest challenges, and push the boundaries of performance. We employ 19,000 people globally, operate from 45 countries, and posted $4.6 billion in sales in 2024.
We have been recognized as one of America’s Most Responsible Companies and one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity by Newsweek, one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere and one of America’s Most Innovative Companies by Fortune.

Why Choose Timken?

• Over a century of knowledge and innovation
• A culture of top performance
• A global, diverse environment
• Products that contribute to a sustainable world
• A conviction to improve communities around us
• Competitive salary and benefits

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• 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)