regio controller EUROPE & Afrika (reference number: 3406)

Our Client is a listed AEX company with their headquarters in the Region The Haque. The

company is well known for their Geo-data that delivers a sustainable, save & efficient

operations. They have a global and inclusive culture. For them we are searching for Lead

financial controller for their region Europe and Africa.

In this role you are the lead accountant for the region who ensures that the actual reporting

of EUAF is correct and complete, and all compliance (finance related) activities are

performed on time and with the right quality.

You are also the Business Controller for the EUAF Regional Budget, including the Shared

Services Costs (HR, IT, Finance) for the region. To fulfil your responsibilities, you work in

close collaboration with the whole finance organisation in the region and with Group

Accounting.

You report into the Head of Finance for EUAF.

This varied role is an opportunity for an experienced finance professional with accounting,

audit, and process improvement background, who can take a leading position in the

organisation.

• You are responsible that the actuals reported in the P&L and BS are correct and

complete ensuring all controllers perform the right activities and an efficient

collaboration between GL Accountants and Controllers;

• You are accountable for setting up and implementing a smooth statutory and tax

compliance process and for coordinating all internal and external audits;

• You oversee the consolidation process at EUAF level;

• You are responsible for correct implementation of the Internal Control Framework

(ICF) in EUAF and cooperate with Group and EUAF Head of Finance to further improve

the ICF;

• You lead and support the implementation of new standards in the region and in

setting up new policies and standards across EUAF in cooperation with the Global

and Regional Finance Team;

• You manage the actual cash positions of the entities in EUAF together with the

Country Financial Controllers and Treasury.

• You have a M.Sc. degree in e.g. Economics or Business Administration with a

relevant professional qualification (RA, CPA, ACCA, RC or equivalent);

• You’ve a senior / managerial position in an international environment; candidates with

a BIG 4 background (sr manager) are also invited to apply for this position.

• You have an extensive relevant working experience in Accounting and Financial

Control (10+ years);

• You are keen on helping the organisation go up for standardisation, documentation

and first time right;

• You understand major business drivers as well as the impact of organisational

structure and process on operations;

• You gain trust from senior stakeholders (internal and external) and can actively

function in a matrix organisation, dealing with accountability and responsibility

across multiple matrix lines;

• You are an excellent communicator with good English language skills (verbal and

written) and you perform well in an international and multi-stakeholder setting.