Group Controller

Job Description : Controller Group Reporting & Consolidation. HOLLAND The Group Reporting/Consolidation team is part of the Accounting department based in the headquarters in Rotterdam and consists of 10 people. The Group Reporting/Consolidation team supports group entities in all accounting or reporting topics, e.g. external and internal reporting, ensure IFRS compliance as well as involvement in complex accounting matters through the preparation of accounting position papers. On a monthly basis, high quality and fast paced support is provided to local entities, combined with thorough review of the financial information thereafter. The team’s overall ambition is to provide complete and accurate financial information to management, shareholders and external stakeholders. In this role, you will be engaged on monthly basis in entity validation and support the process of reports preparation for both external stakeholders and management. These tasks include deep understanding of concepts regarding the way the system and reporting is set up and specifics of the Group’s business. You will also carry out ad-hoc analyses as required. Next to that, you will execute the organization’s Group accounting activities, as well as prepare the financial statements. You are involved in the monthly consolidation processes (in accordance with IFRS), and preparation of monthly management reporting and analysis. You will be involved in the following tasks: Reviewing and approval of companies in Hyperion; Supporting management and financial reporting to different levels in the organization; Analysing reports to improve control of the activities; Participation in preparation of monthly and quarterly management reports; Weekly management report preparation; Preparing and analyzing Cash flow; Preparing half year / full year group and standalone financial statements; Interacting with internal / external audit; Preparing accounting position papers for auditors, management and the board; Monitoring reporting activities for specific locations; Supporting various ad-hoc activities. Chartered Accountant with at least 15 years’ experience preferably within one of the Big4 firms; Deep / practical knowledge of IFRS application; Energetic, pro-active person with a strong drive for continuous improvement; Accurate, good analytical skills, independent, team player; Practical attitude, strong communication skills and a pro-active, no-nonsense mentality; Curiosity and willingness to learn the company’s business; IT literate; Fluent in English (in word and writing), other languages an advantage.

---