Assistant financial controller

We are looking for an ambitious financial professional with strong analytical skills and a critical eye.

Organization

The international organization you are working for is based worldwide, with headquarters for EMEA in Amsterdam Zuid-Oost. This organization is involved in the innovation of various products, services and equipment.

About the role

We are looking for an ambitious full time permanent Assistant Controller with strong analytical skills and a critical eye. As an Assistant Controller you’re responsible for assisting in managing the financial operations for the EMEA region, including accounting, financial reporting, tax compliance, and regulatory adherence. This role demands a strong grasp of accounting principles, tax regulations, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work in a dynamic international environment. The ideal candidate will have a passion for leveraging technology to drive efficiency of digital solutions in financial processes. The position will be a key member of Global Finance and Accounting Team and will be based out of Hoofddorp location.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate month-end close, including planning and scheduling.
• Review of general ledger accounts for accuracy, completeness, and trends.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end analysis of variances and margins.
• Subject matter expert on supply chain flows and transactions.
• Work directly with operational teams on issue resolution and process improvements.
• Participate and sometimes lead, recurring meetings with various departments, with constant awareness of finance and accounting impacts.
• Assist with creation and maintenance of internal controls and process documentation.
• Coordinate external audits and preparation of financial statements and disclosures.
• Assist in the preparation and filing of tax returns, ensuring compliance with relevant tax laws and regulations.
• Preparing and submitting various declarations (e.g. ICP, CBS, Environmental, etc.).
• Participate in projects driven by department and/or company initiatives, including systems/process improvement.

You need to live in the Netherlands and have a valid work permit. We do not provide a sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related study, with minimum 3-5 years of relevant work experience.
• Problem solving mindset, ability to simplify.
• Proven work experience in manufacturing industry highly preferred.
• Solid understanding of European indirect taxes.
• Experience with Oracle EBS preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft 365 Apps, Power BI or other analytical tools.
• Passion for leveraging technology in finance.
• Strong communication skills. Mastery of the Dutch and English language.
• Able to collaborate with a multi-department team.
• Excellent analytical skills with a strong focus on accuracy and meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills.

Offer

We offer you a career in an ambitious and international organisation. You will be working directly on the client's payroll.

Our client offers the following:

• Start date immediately.
• Good salary and benefit conditions.
• 25 holiday days + 6 ATV days.
• Full training of 3 months.
• Travel costs reimburesement.
• Holiday allowance 8% of gross annual salary.
• Excellent secondary benefits, e.g. good pension scheme, travel allowance, generous contribution to health insurance.
• Flexible working hours.
• After onboarding, hybrid working is possible.
• Teambuilding events and after-work-drinks.
• Continuous learning opportunities.
• Ability to invest in your own development.
• A math and personality test will be part of the interview process.

For more information please contact Martha Artemis Avgeri via martha@exactpi.nl or 06-502 86 554

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