(Junior) Financial Controller
Your role
Do you have strong numerical skills, are you assertive, committed, and critical, and would you like to work in a young, ambitious and talented team? Then this vacancy might be a good fit for you.
As a (Jr) Financial Controller you will take the lead in the month-end close for the financial control activities, monitor the integrity of the financial figures and are a direct sparring partner for the Financial Controller and the rest of the Finance team. Tasks like monthly reporting, bookkeeping, preparing budgets, analyzing FX matters and participating in the annual audit are appealing and familiar to you. Together with the Finance team you will make sure all financial transactions are processed correctly. Taking initiative, having a strong attention to detail and pro-actively looking for improvements will take the Financial Control team to the next level.
Within the role of (Jr) Financial Controller you will be part of the Financial Control team and report directly to the Financial Controller.
As our new (Jr) Financial Controller you:
- execute an adequate and timely month-end close / annual close;
- prepare monthly journals for the operational expenses;
- take care of the operational expenses analysis;
- prepare the monthly reports for the management;
- create and maintain accurate reporting of the FX transactions;
- ensure compliance with hedge documentation and prepare hedge effectiveness testing for FX forwards;
- monitor the foreign currency exposure and our suspense accounts;
- support in the preparation of the budget;
- participate in the external audit together with the Financial Controller and support in the preparation of the financial statements;
- develop, prepare and update internal and external reporting;
- follow-up on ad hoc requests from the management or other departments within Interfood;
- support the derivatives back-office with the derivatives tasks and (monthly) derivatives accounting;
- are the first point of contact for your colleagues in the hubs around the globe and for external stakeholders (CBS, tax authorities, accountants).
- pro-actively look for improvements and participate in improvement projects
Your profile
Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
1-5 years of relevant working experience in finance/accounting.
Strong numerical skills and experienced in working with Excel.
Good language and communication skills (Dutch and English both verbally and written).
Assertive, committed, independent, proactive, critical, able to deal with deadlines and with a strong attention to detail.
Our offer
- Competitive compensation and benefits. Salary depends on your experience and education.
- Free delicious and healthy lunch.
- Participate in fun team activities.
- 40 hour work week, 25 holidays, based on a fulltime employment.
- We value your personal development and have a strategic focus on our learning program.
- Free gym inside our office.