Group Controller — IFRS & Consolidation Expert

DEPT®; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

24 vacation days per year

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Job summary

DEPT® Rotterdam is seeking a Group Controller to join our finance team and partner with global stakeholders. In this role you will own IFRS reporting, consolidation and internal controls, driving accurate, timely financial insight across the organization.

You’ll lead the monthly, quarterly and annual close, coach local finance teams, and interact with external auditors. A Master’s in finance with 5+ years’ experience is expected.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in finance, accounting, business administration or related field.
• 5+ years of working experience.
• Excellent technical accounting knowledge, with the ability to tackle complex accounting topics (IFRS).
• Eye for detail and diligence to ensure accuracy of systems and processes.
• Experience with consolidated accounting & (external) reporting, experience with IFRS is a must;
• Strong analytical skills.
• Curious self-starter who consistently takes the initiative to address questions and build new processes.
• A strong work ethic, ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability (and willingness) to handle peaks and down time during the closing cycles.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Solid interpersonal skills with proven ability to develop and maintain effective business partner relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Clear communication skills and ability to explain complex concepts in an understandable manner and present complex problems and matching solutions
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate, timely and comprehensive financial reporting to stakeholders - including ad hoc reporting.
• Serve as the group-wide subject matter expert for IFRS compliance, performing technical reviews, drafting position papers, and providing global finance training.
• Proactively supporting local finance teams to ensure quality reporting.
• Lead the monthly, quarterly and annual close reporting process for the area scope, working closely with the appropriate stakeholders (local finance teams, FP&A, tax, valuation).
• Execute the performance of review and analysis on group entities and reports. Including follow-up on recommendations and reporting queries.
• Execute the preparation of the consolidated annual report together with a team.
• Establish, implement and monitor the group's finance policies and procedures/ practices incorporating accounting policies, including compliance with post acquisition accounting adjustments.
• Support the group finance processing operation, driving efficiency through process improvement and standardization. This includes the execution of internal controls applicable to the group control team and serving as a point of contact for control compliance related to the group reporting process.
• Interface with external auditors for annual audits, including preparation of required disclosure notes and documentation as well as alignment on timeline.
• Execute the statutory audit preparation of corporate entities to ensure timely filing and quality assurance.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication skills

Team player

International experience

Education

Master’s degree in finance/accounting

Job description

DEPT® Rotterdam is seeking a Group Controller to join our finance team and partner with global stakeholders. In this role you will own IFRS reporting, consolidation and internal controls, driving accurate, timely financial insight across the organization.

You’ll lead the monthly, quarterly and annual close, coach local finance teams, and interact with external auditors. A Master’s in finance with 5+ years’ experience is expected.