Head of Financial Accounting and Reporting

Job Description : HEAD OF FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING BRUSSELS Role is open to International candidates with African experience Lead the financial accounting and reporting teams in the Europe & Africa region, and the timely and accurate closing of accounts and preparation of periodic financial reports Ensure compliance with the company's internal accounting standards and controls as well as statutory financial accounting and reporting requirements in all relevant jurisdictions and that the financial accounting operations, documentation and reporting meet internal and external compliance requirements Monitor current and impending changes in accounting standards and statutory accounting and reporting requirements in the relevant jurisdictions, evaluate the potential effects on the company and identify potentials accounting risks, contribute to create strategies to mitigate risks and capitalize on changes in accounting standards, communicate the developments and solutions to the relevant internal stakeholders, and make appropriate updates to policies Contribute to the simplification, standardization, digitalization, and automation of financial accounting and reporting operations to maximize efficiency and effectiveness in the accounting activities. Ensure the full transition from the local accounting systems to the global ERP system Partner with internal and external stakeholders relevant to FA&R Europe& Africa activities, contribute to financial accounting and reporting related initiatives Develop and maintain strong relationships with external auditors and liaise with internal stakeholders in relation to financial accounting and reporting matters Lead and mentor the members of the department to greater levels of effectiveness and engagement, act as a role model for the organization and cultivate a winning culture, facilitate learning and development, manage and plan resources, and oversee the department's affairs Manage ad hoc matters arising and perform other tasks that may be assigned from time to time Your experience and knowledge At least 18 years of work experience in financial accounting and reporting with a multinational organization and/or a Big 4 company and a proven track record in leading financial accounting and reporting activities; experience in the infrastructure and/or offshore oil and gas space is considered an advantage In-depth expertise across the different areas of financial accounting and reporting standards, including local GAAP and IFRS, and a deep commercial understanding Full professional proficiency in English is required; full professional proficiency in Portuguese is considered an advantage Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills, and the ability to communicate complex matters concisely and effectively across all levels of the organization Exceptional people leadership skills lead and develop a high-performance team in an international setup A systematic approach to solve complex problems and solution-oriented thinking with a high attention to detail and a big picture view A high degree of self-motivation, ambitious and hands-on, with an entrepreneurial mindset; a good team player with the ability to engage with people and deliver within tight deadlines and in a fast-paced, international environment A good degree in accounting, business administration, finance or equivalent from a recognized university

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