Head of Financial Accounting

PaymentGenes Group; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Attractive benefits

Bonuses

Dynamic international environment

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Financial Accounting to lead a skilled team in overseeing financial administration. This pivotal role involves managing financial processes, ensuring compliance with regulations, and enhancing internal controls. You will drive financial reporting and analysis while collaborating with various teams to optimize financial operations. With a competitive salary and the chance to work in a dynamic international environment, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the financial services sector. If you are a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of finance experience with leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations and reporting standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of financial accountants and controllers.
• Oversee daily accounting activities and ensure compliance.
• Manage relationships with auditors and tax advisors.

Skills

Financial Regulations Knowledge

Analytical Skills

Leadership Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Education

University degree in Accounting

University degree in Finance

Job description

A leading company in the financial services sector is seeking a Head of Financial Accounting to oversee financial administration, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and compliance with financial reporting standards. This role is crucial in managing financial processes, regulatory reporting, and internal controls while leading a highly skilled international team.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead and develop a team of 6 financial accountants and controllers.

Financial Accounting & Operations

1. Oversee daily accounting activities for multiple entities.
2. Implement shared service center agreements.
3. Manage bank funding processes and financial systems.
4. Supervise purchase invoicing approval and intercompany eliminations.
5. Ensure compliance in financial statements across multiple legal entities.
6. Oversee financial consolidation and group reporting.
7. Prepare and monitor reporting to one of the major schemes.
8. Conduct financial analysis and manage the month-end closing process.
9. Lead the external audit process and manage relationships with auditors and service providers.

Regulatory & Prudential Reporting

1. Prepare regulatory reports for the Dutch Central Bank.
2. Safeguard client funds and ensure compliance with custody agreements and financial regulations.

Tax Compliance

1. Oversee tax returns, compliance, and transfer pricing agreements.
2. Manage relationships with tax advisors and supervise tax filings across international entities.

Treasury & Cash Management

1. Oversee cash flow management and daily liquidity operations.
2. Ensure control over payments and reconciliations to a major scheme.
3. Develop and enforce treasury policies.
4. Support the setup of new entities across Europe.
5. Manage banking relationships and client fund safeguarding.

Internal Controls & Compliance

1. Develop and implement internal control frameworks to enhance financial governance.

Product & Process Optimization

1. Collaborate with the product team to navigate financial processes for product changes.
2. Drive automation of core financial processes.

Requirements

1. University degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
2. Minimum 7 years of finance experience, including leadership roles.
3. Strong knowledge of financial regulations, reporting standards, and VAT.
4. Excellent analytical, strategic, and data-driven mindset.
5. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Why Join?

1. Competitive salary with attractive benefits and bonuses.
2. Opportunity to work in a dynamic, international environment.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing