Algemene informatie vacature:
- De functie
As with all of our clients’ reporting roles, this position is responsible for contributing to the financial reporting, internal control, system development and global consolidation of one of the world’s most exciting companies. Position title and level will be dependent on several factors including range and depth of experience in the accounting profession and degree of professional accomplishments. Roles within the financial Accounting & reporting team will get exposure to a wide range of business activities including electric car manufacturing, corporate and automotive financing, real estate construction, leasing transactions, international accounting in various countries and systems development.
Specific Responsibilities
• Direct and manage on a daily basis the financial reporting & control activities of assigned European entities, including providing guidance on policies and procedures, IT software tools and accounting issues. Assumes hands-on responsibility for complex areas of reporting and important business interlocks.
• Responsible for the monthly financial reporting activities of the assigned European entities including account analysis, reconciliations, research and communication with all levels of finance management – including US GAAP to local GAAP analysis.
• Responsible for in time issuing the annual statutory financial statements and other financial reporting obligations for all our Southern European entities.
• Prepares monthly financial reporting package to financial management team within closing time table.
• Participate in the assessment of processes and systems and improvement initiatives to advance the transactional and financial reporting effectiveness, including strengthening the quality of our reporting and analysis.
• Interprets data for the purpose of determining past financial performance and/or to identify risks & opportunities.
• Assists financial analysis department in determining the focus and risk areas of financial analysis.
• Assist with the data reporting and preparation of the assigned European tax filings.
• Assist the senior manager and finance director with accounting related issues and identifies financial transactions and events not in accordance with GAAP. Applies a thorough knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
• Uses various software applications, such as Microsoft Dynamics AX, SharePoint, and reporting tools, and participates in improvement projects.
• Understands the formal and informal departmental goals, standards, policies and procedures.
• Exchanges non-routine information using tact and persuasion as appropriate requiring good oral and written communication skills.
• Maintain and keep current a manual documenting all responsibilities and procedures performed by the financial controller function. - De functie-eisen
We are looking for accounting professionals who are technically strong and operationally innovative. It is very important to have a hands-on approach and can do mentality. Our client is a fast paced, high-growth public company and need people on their team who can operate at this pace. We are looking for people who want to make a positive difference at the place they work and who are skilled enough to do so.
A successful candidate will have a solid financial background and are preferable experienced with listed (US) clients. We are seeking candidates with a broad range of industry experience and who have been consistently rated at the top of their peer group in their firm’s or company’s performance review process. We are looking for those people who can deliver results and who find ways to raise the bar every day. A successful candidate is technically strong, relentlessly drives out inefficiencies in everything they do, is innovative and can communicate complex accounting topics, simply.Additionally:
• University degree in finance or economics. In lieu of a degree, the equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability.
• Recognized professional qualification CPA, ACCA and/or RA.
• Relevant working experience with a minimum of 5 years in a similar position.
• Extensive knowledge of US GAAP and local GAAP.
• A solid understanding of financial reporting and financial processes in an international environment.
• Assertive, team player and an international mindset.
• Ability to work independently and accurately under strict deadlines.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Fluency in English and preferably one other European language.
• Flexible and energetic person, hands on mentality.
• Enthusiasm and a professional attitude are also key to this position.
• A good general knowledge of MS Office is essential, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with AX Dynamics or similar financial reporting package.