About Mars, Incorporated 

Mars is a family-owned business with more than a century of history making diverse products and offering services for people and the pets people love. With almost $35 billion in sales, the company is a global business that produces some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, UNCLE BEN’S®, MARS DRINKS and COCOAVIA®. Mars also provides veterinary health services that include BANFIELD® Pet Hospitals, Blue Pearl®, VCA® and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire its more than 100,000 Associates to create value for all its partners and deliver growth they are proud of every day.

 

 

Salaries wages and benefits (SWB) accountant

Location: Veghel, in the Netherlands

 

A day in the life of an Associate

The salaries wages and benefits (SWB) accountant for Mars Netherlands is part of the SWB/TA (Time & attendance) team. Together with your colleagues from SWB you are responsible for the SWB period close and accurate payslips of 3 business units. Answering questions from the business, associates and external stakeholders. In this role you are in close contact with P&O and our external payroll provider. Furthermore you will get the opportunity to investigate how to improve the existing processes with the usage of digital tools and you are the project lead for several SWB related projects.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

• Periodical payroll process
• Period close activities concerning salaries wages and benefits (SWB)
• Project lead (e.g. integration of payroll administration of other entities, implementation HR software (Workday))
• Liaise with external payroll service provider
• Drive continuous improvements/digitalization (e.g. PowerBI and Alteryx) within SWB
• Providing insights and analyses towards the business concerning the development within SWB
• Supporting the business/associates with adhoc SWB requests

 

 

What are we looking for?

• Academic degree or a Bachelor degree in accounting or comparable
• At least 4-5 years of experience preferably as payroll specialist in an international environment
• Excellent understanding of accounting principles and payroll requirements
• Good working knowledge of SAP/ERP systems is preferred.
• Understanding of relevant Dutch legislation and wage tax requirements is preferred
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills in order to interact with all associates (e.g. senior management, factory workers)
• Independent, enthusiastic, informal, perseverant and a self-starter.

 

What can you expect from Mars? 

• Flexible working that promotes a work-life balance.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package and excellent pension, allowing you to focus on now.
• The opportunity to learn and develop, with industry-leading learning and development.
• Healthcare, providing peace of mind.

 

Do what you love and love what you do. Are you up for a career at Mars?

Let a job at Mars be more than just a job: apply online using the link below and start your journey.

For more information about the job please contact Seth Visser ( Accounting Manager +31650278789). For questions about the process you can contact Hanneke Smith (Talent Acquisition Lead +31611865906).

 

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Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.