Junior Accounting Officer

Junior Accounting Officer

Exter company profile

We are famous throughout the world for the traditional method we use to prepare savoury taste ingredients: slow reduction and then roasting in the oven. Slow cooking, where we take the time to let the ingredients do their job. Home cooking but on a professional scale, serving the food industry.

That is what Exter represents: pure tastes from authentic cuisines. Using store cupboard essentials everyone is familiar with. Prepared with passion and love - just like grandma used to, but now on an industrial scale. Our aim is to offer as many savoury tastes as we can.

Real tastes! Bouillon, meat, fish, chicken, vegetables and umami: we can make them all.

Exter has experienced tremendous growth since its divesture and MBO (Management Buy Out) several years ago from a leading publicly-traded, best-in-class, value-added ingredient supplier.

As a niche player, we excel in customisation and this has led to partnerships with food manufacturers across the world. Always personal and in close collaboration.

We have a global presence and we have customers in all corners of the world. From Germany, Hungary and Spain through to South Africa, Thailand and the USA. Our global headquarters are based in Zaandam, the Netherlands. In Bangkok, Thailand we have a regional production site, an application centre and a sales office.

Junior Accounting Officer supports the accounting and finance function by performing day-to-day accounting activities, maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, and ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards. The role assists in month-end closing, reporting, and audit preparation.

Duties and Responsibilities

Accounts Payable Processing

• Verify supplier invoices, prepare payment requests, post AP-transactions

Accounts Receivable Processing

• Record customer receipts, monitor outstanding balances

General Ledger Maintenance

• Prepare journal entries and maintain accounting records

Month-End Closing Support

• Prepare schedules, accruals, and closing entries

Document Management

• Maintain accounting records and supporting documentation

Audit Support

• Prepare schedules and provide audit information

Fixed Asset Control

• Maintain and update fixed asset register.
• Record asset acquisitions, transfers, disposals, and depreciation.
• Perform periodic asset verification and reconciliation with GL.
• Monitor asset capitalization in accordance with company policy and accounting standards.
• Prepare fixed asset schedules for month-end closing and audit purposes.

Tax Reporting and Compliance (VAT, WHT, and CIT)

• Prepare and submit monthly VAT returns and related reports.Prepare and submit monthly withholding tax (WHT) filings and certificates.
• Prepare annual corporate income tax (CIT) schedules and supporting documents.
• Reconcile tax accounts with accounting records and GL balances.
• Maintain tax documentation and support tax audits or revenue department inquiries.
• Monitor changes in tax regulations and ensure compliance.

Administrative & Ad-hoc Support

• Perform additional accounting, finance, and administrative tasks as assigned by supervisor

Skills and Knowledge requirement

• You hold at least a degree in accounting.
• Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in accounting, finance, or bookkeeping.
• Knowledge of MS office software packages, SAP is preferred.
• Understanding of Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), General Ledger (GL), and Fixed Asset accounting.
• Knowledge of tax regulations, including VAT, WHT, and Corporate Income Tax (CIT).
• Strong numerical, analytical, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to organize and maintain accounting documentation.
• Able to communicate in English
• Working day: Monday to Friday