Robert Half Talent Solutions is currently looking for a Financial Controller Europe & Africa (m/f/x) for a permanent position based in Zaventem.
Our client is active in the beauty sector.
As Financial Controller Europe & Africa (m/f/x) you will be responsible for:
* Accurate & timely reporting of monthly financials, variance analysis for EU&A
o Monthly US GAAP reporting, consolidation and submission to US Corp HQ - review of EU&A financials
o Local reporting: ensure timely submission of local, annual reports
o Review monthly closing task of European principal entity (NSEP Europe) and review balance sheet accounts different legal entities
o Prepare detailed analysis of monthly P&L and balance sheet fluctuations
o Ensure compliance with internal controls over financial reporting (SOX) in areas of responsibility
o Coordinate with internal and external auditors for audits of internal controls and financial statements
* Healthy treasury position
o Reviews regional monthly cash flow forecast
o Monitors and maintains intercompany balances to minimize FX exposure
o Analysis on different payment types (credit cards, wires, etc.), share and discuss treasury reports with customer service manager EU&A
* Inventory management & scorecards
o Review inventory balances and adjustments
o Inventory variance analysis and give recommendations to operations manager to optimize efficiencies
* People management
o Develop & lead team
o Ensure succession planning
o Maintain a healthy workplace
The required profile for the Financial Controller Europe & Africa (m/f/x) position:
* Minimum 10 years of relevant and progressive accounting experience
* Masters degree (Finance, Economics)
* International Accounting experience
* Excellent technical accounting experience
* Strong knowledge of internal controls
* Strong knowledge of US GAAP
* Excellent knowledge of English. Any other European language is a plus
* Able to work independently and in a team
* Strong leadership skills, to lead and inspire a large international team
* Excellent analytical skills
* Stress resistant
* Problem solver
* Decision making
* Comfortable leading projects
* Ability to work in a multicultural environment
* Knowledge of SAP ERM software, experience with BPC a plus
* Experience with Blackline close automation software
* Basic understanding of Microsoft Power BI reporting tool
Interested in this position of Financial Controller Europe & Africa (m/f/x) at a young and dynamic company? Apply today.
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