Regional Country Controller (Germany)
ADJH01686
Job description Regional Country Controller (Germany)
- Responsible for timely and accurate reporting of financial data for several countries including the preparation of HQ reporting packages
- Coordination of monthly, quarterly and year end close
- Full Country Accounting, Statutory and Tax responsibility
- Ensures all balance sheet reconciliations are accurate and timely reconciled
- Primary point of contact for Company’s external and internal auditors and other outside financial consultants or authorities
- Ensures consistency in and continuous improvement of the country specific and general accounting processes in the ESSC
- Ensures compliance with Corporate Finance Policies, SOX and US GAAP
- Collaborates with Internal Control for creation, changing and implementation of financial policies and procedures and financial controls
- Provides technical accounting support and guidance to improve processes.
- Take part in international projects
- Monitors, challenges and specifies improvements to business systems and practices to ensure continual adequate control and proper measurement of business activities.
- Reports on and comments upon movements in actual vs. budget, significant shifts in monthly P&L trends and Balance Sheet movements.
- Sparring partner for management
Job requirements Regional Country Controller (Germany)
- At least 3 to 5 years in a similar accounting function in an International company (Experience in a Shared Services environment is a plus).
- Higher education in accounting or finance with a strong accounting emphasis ACCA, CMA, AA, RC, CPA or equivalent
- Experience in reporting with the Hyperion Financial Management and ERP systems, SAP is a pre.
- Fluent in English and German
- Excellent communication to foster an open environment.
- Collaborates & teams effectively in a cross cultural environment
Location
Rotterdam area
