International Financial Controller | Genk

Are you ready to use your passion for finance in the dynamic role of International Financial Controller? Discover the challenges and rewards that come with this role at H.Essers below. 

YOUR CHALLENGES

As an International Financial Controller, you are an important link between the HQ Finance Team and the accounting teams in our international offices. You will be responsible for the financial follow-up and quality assurance of the closing and reporting of various countries within the group and contribute to timely, correct and uniform BE GAAP financial reporting and consolidation.

In addition, you will support international projects within the group, such as the establishment, integration, reorganisation or closure of companies. You act as a point of contact for the local finance teams and support them in consolidation and reporting processes.

What does this mean in concrete terms?

Financial reporting & controlling

  • Monitoring and analysis of the monthly, quarterly and annual closings of the foreign subsidiaries
  • Monitoring the quality, completeness and timeliness of the reporting to HQ
  • Acting as a financial point of contact for the local finance teams
  • Ensuring compliance with group guidelines, internal controls and accounting policies
  • Conducting periodic balance sheet reviews to ensure the quality and accuracy of the balance sheet positions
  • Challenging local finance teams on the substantiation of significant balance sheet accounts, provisions, intercompany positions and working capital items
  • Identifying and monitoring accounting and reporting risks through balance sheet analysis
  • Monitoring the timely reconciliation of balance sheet accounts and following up on outstanding reconciliation differences

Consolidation & group reporting

  • Monthly consolidation and follow-up of the consolidation process
  • Coordinating monthly intercompany reconciliations and following up on outstanding differences
  • Guiding and training local finance teams on group reporting, intercompany processes and consolidation requirements
  • Solving consolidation issues and ensuring uniform application of accounting guidelines

Audit & compliance

  • Coordinating, monitoring and adjusting external audit activities at the foreign subsidiaries
  • Acting as a liaison between local entities, the group auditor and the HQ Finance Team
  • Supporting statutory obligations and compliance-related projects

Special Projects

  • Supervising international projects such as:
  • Formation of new companies
  • Liquidations and closures of companies
  • Post-merger integrations
  • Reorganisations and legal restructurings
  • Implementation of new financial processes and systems
  • Collaborate with external advisors, accountants and legal partners

YOUR TALENTS

  • Master’s degree in applied economics, Commercial Engineering, Commercial Administration, Accountancy-Taxation or equivalent through experience
  • At least 5 years of relevant experience in controlling, accounting or corporate finance
  • Preferably at least 3 years of experience within an audit environment (Big 4 or similar)
  • Strong knowledge of consolidation principles and international financial reporting
  • Analytically strong and able to critically assess financial information
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with international stakeholders
  • Proactive, independent and result-oriented
  • Very good knowledge of Dutch and English

YOUR REWARD

  • We supplement your attractive salary with meal and eco vouchers, group and hospitalisation insurance, company car, smartphone, laptop, expense allowance and Flex Income Plan
  • You can also count on a very extensive leave scheme and the option to telework
  • Supported by our vision of ‘Lifelong Learning’, the H.Essers Academy offers you a free choice of various courses that contribute to your personal development
  • Your physical and mental health is strengthened by the H.Essers health programme Fit2Grow
  • The greatest asset is undoubtedly your place within the close-knit H.Essers family

7500 REASONS TO CHOOSE H.ESSERS 

  • Family values: have formed a strong foundation of trust and commitment for both employees and customers since 1928
  • Job security: in a rapidly changing world
  • Ambitious team: with 7500 dedicated colleagues, we strive for excellence and have a hothouse of ambition and opportunities
  • Innovation: in our processes and services, allowing us to serve our customers more efficiently and sustainably
  • Sustainable international growth: where we as an organisation recognise our social, economic and environmental responsibility to have a positive impact on society as a whole
  • Diversity and inclusion: are crucial for a healthy and productive working environment and are actively embraced within H.Essers

These are just a few reasons why H.Essers is an attractive choice, we are curious to discover your reason(s).

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