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Head of Accounting

Locatie Hoofddorp
Ervaring min. 5 yrs
Salaris Competitive package
Branche multi national

A fast growing multi national is looking for a Head of Accounting for their European HQ. The position is highly visible in the organization, with exposure to senior management in HQ. The position is a stepping stone to more senior Finance roles in the Netherlands, HQ or in one of other operating markets.

Tasks & responsibilities:

General Accounting Leader

  • Day to Day Management of the following General Accounting Activities:
  • Payroll
  • Accounts Payable
  • Fixed Assets

Month End Close Leader

  • Process Leader driving fully documented, standardized Month End Close Process
  • Month End Calendar
  • Month End Checklists
  • Review & Sign Off Procedures

Local Audit Leader

  • Owns preparing local team for Annual Audit Activities

External Audit
Internal Audit

  • SOX Audit
  • Owns Tracking Open Audit Items
  • Owns Training/Closing Audit Items

Other Duties

  • Process improvement projects
  • Replacement and second hand of Finance Leader

Experience and Qualifications:

  • Extensive financial reporting experience
  • Proven experience developing and implementing best practice that resulted in a world class financial department   
  • Excellent knowledge of assessing, developing and implementing internal controls
  • Solid analytical, conceptual and quantitative skills
  • A demonstrated sense of urgency in order to respond to situations quickly and decisively
  • Must be flexible but “results-focused” and able to deal with multiple changes to information as well as direction being received from a variety of sources and personalities

Education and/or Experience:

  • Master degree in accounting or finance
  • 5 plus years finance experience preferably in a MFG environment or Big 4
  • Experience in an international business environment is a must
  • Excellent English language skills, both oral and written
  • Great developer of staff and excellent communication skills
  • Superior controllership skills and knowledge of internal controls
  • High energy, great work ethic
  • Ability to grow in the organization; internal mobile

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