Assistant Controller - English and Dutch

Our international client, a global manufacturer of medical devices, is looking for an Assistant Controller, to join their existing team in Hoevelaken.  

Job Profile

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:      

• Monthly close process for Local Dutch and European based legal subsidiaries.
• Coordinate through 2 accounting team members (Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable personnel) the correct data entry into the General Ledgers of 4 entities: Netherlands (2); Germany (1); Sweden (1).
• Must be able to provide accounting support and offer problem solving related to financial accounting in coordination with the Controller and Director of Finance.
• Proactively assure the recording of activities in various IFRS/local GAAP in their respective currencies in a correct, complete and timely basis including the monthly generation of trial balances, Profit and Loss and Balance Sheet Statements.
• Thorough understanding of financial and cost accounting principles and procedures.
• Ensure and demonstrate that Internal Controls are effective and in place and matching with ISO requirements.
• Assist in the preparation and coordination of tax audits and external audits.
• Responsible for the preparation of monthly comparison reports of activity vs. budget and end of month reports as requested by Corporate Headquarters based in Hong Kong.
• Coordination of Inter-Company transactions and analysis.
• Other projects assistance as requested by Financial Controller.

Candidate Profile  

• MUST BE Fluent in Dutch and English (written and verbally).
• Must have at least 5 years as a registered accountant for an international firm.
• Must have as a minimum Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. MBA level preferable. (Or 7-10 years of relevant work experience in lieu of higher education credentials).
• Must have experience with internal and external financial reporting and consolidation.
• Must be computer literate. Previous experience of Exact Globe software is highly desirable.
• Should be open minded, adaptable and able to deal with stress.
• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Must be able to work independently and complete multiple tasks within established deadlines.