Manager Accounting & Reporting

ProQR Therapeutics (Leiden) is hiring! This innovative and dynamic Biotech is rapidly growing and engaged in a number of promising new studies. You will be responsible for the entire accounting and reporting process as well as managing a team of 4 FTEs. Audit and IFRS experience is a must. Read on for a detailed description

ProQR Therapeutics

ProQR Therapeutics is a biotech company listed on NASDAQ with offices in Leiden, the Netherlands that is focused on the development of game changing RNA based therapies for severe genetic diseases. From our office in Leiden we work with approximately 120 people.
Our Finance department is currently looking for a Manager Accounting & Finance operations who is talented and highly motivated and who can strengthen our team.

Tasks & Responsibilities

Closing

• ensure timely, complete and accurate closing activities together with the accounting team
• execute and document evidence of the periodic (Sox) controls during closing periods
• work closely with our Director Internal control for continuous improvement in closing and operational processes and Sox requirements
• prepare financial data for 20F and annual report, including XBRL reporting
• manage communications with external auditors on external financial statements and accounting issues to ensure auditor agreement with company decisions on accounting disclosures, and issues
• coordinate annual audit and quarterly review activities of external auditors

Technical accounting matters

• monitor and ensure timely identification and compliance with evolving accounting guidance
• provide IFRS interpretation and prepare technical memoranda (e.g. position papers) that document issues or new developments in a clear, logical and comprehensive manner

Tax compliance

• ensure and monitor tax compliance on VAT, Wage tax (Dutch, UK and US) related matters, income tax
• coordinate tax matters with our tax advisors

Other

• participate in other projects as required
• work on ad hoc requests from management
  
  

Competencies that are required for making the difference

• Experienced and dedicated finance professional with at least 5 years of experience in Financial Controlling or one of the Big 4 Accounting firms
• Preferably work experience within Biotech / Pharmaceutical industry
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or in the final stages of completing the CPA (or Dutch: RA) certification
• An excellent knowledge of IFRS, and preferably also of SEC rules, combined with the ability to research and propose company positions on complex accounting issues
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to execute and follow-through to completion and documentation
• Ability to oversee day-to-day operations of the accounting team
• Influencing, leading, and delegating abilities
• Critical thinking, decision making and problem solving skills.
• Planning and organizing – Organizational abilities
• Result oriented: Ability to achieve the target within given time
• Excellence Communication skills
• Adaptability – Efficient under pressure, always meet deadlines

ProQR offers

We offer an exciting and innovative working environment within a very committed start-up organization, great colleagues, a competitive salary and a lot of fun.
Do you want to be part of our devoted team of enthusiastic professionals? Do you think you can contribute in achieving our mission? Do you want to work in challenging environment where your work can really make a difference? If so, we’re looking forward to receive your application by filling out our application form.

Does all of the above sound as a challenging opportunity? Apply now!