Manager Financial Control

For our client, a world-leading organization in agriculture supply chain in Rotterdam we are looking for an Manager Financial Control. Do you have managerial experience in a control enviroment or Big4/smaller5 and are you looking for a challenging new job in a fast pasted dynamic environment? Please read further!

Your potential employer

Our world-leading, fully integrated agriculture network connects producers and consumers to supply sustainable, traceable and quality-controlled agricultural products.

With our talented people, decades of experience and diverse capabilities, we offer innovative solutions to open pathways and create value for customers through our supply chains.

Your department/team

Our Financial Control team is part of our Accounting department within the organisation and consists of 10 colleagues who are responsible for the financial reporting of more than 25 private limited companies. The team is diverse and consists of motivated and ambitious colleagues who work together in a practical and informal way.

In this role, you will be reporting to the Group Controller and managing the Financial Control team. You will be responsible for organizing the work of the team consisting out of Financial Controllers, Coordinators, an AP Specialist and a VAT Manager. The team is primarily responsible for the accounting, financial closing cycle, statutory reporting, VAT and Corporate Income Tax returns and overhead reporting.

You are suitable for this position if you have several years of relevant work experience, including in a managerial position. With your strong people and managerial skills, you are able to lead the team in effectively prioritising the daily workload.

Your tasks and responsibilities

• Managing the work of the Financial Control team of 10 FTE;
• Responsible for the compliance, accounting and reporting of more than 25 private limited companies;
• Supervising and reviewing the work of the VAT Manager;
• Preparing the Corporate Income Tax Returns for all Dutch companies, together with our external service provider and internal tax team;
• Preparing the Dutch Local File for Transfer Pricing, together with our external service provider;
• Coordinating the annual overhead budgeting process for the NL companies and for the Corporate group overheads;
• Monitoring and reviewing of the admin of offshore holding companies;
• Staying up to date on relevant developments within accounting principles (IFRS);
• Support corporate restructurings.

Your experience and knowledge

• Master’s degree in accounting, finance or related field, RA/RE/CPA qualifications are a pre;
• At least 7 years of working experience, in a team. Experience in a Dutch company and audit firm are considered to be a preference;
• At least 3 years’ experience in a managerial role;
• Good communication skills in English (spoken and written);
• Experience in corporate income tax;
• Problem solving mentality with the ability to identify key issues fast while paying attention to details;
• Practical and proactive attitude;
• People and managerial skills.

We offer you

• A key position in our Financial Control department within a world-leading, fully integrated agriculture network;
• A competitive salary;
• An additional full month’s salary each year as an annual holiday allowance;
• Exciting opportunities to progress your career within our international network;
• A professional and stimulating environment in which enthusiastic and driven colleagues work together in a practical and informal way;
• An annual bonus scheme, based on company results and your performance;
• A flexible and attractive pension scheme, fully funded;
• 27 days of annual leave, including Good Friday and one flexible day during the Christmas and New Year period;
• Access to a range of free and exclusive classes to improve your physical and mental wellbeing as part of Viterra’s Vitality programme;
• Tailored learning & development opportunities;
• Yearly organisation wide cultural and sport activities, such as: The Harbour Run, football tournaments, and teambuilding activities;
• A modern, open and inspiring office in the centre of Rotterdam, next to the Markthal and Blaak station;
• Complimentary daily lunch service from the restaurant;
• Options for flexible working, in accordance with our working from home policy;
• Business laptop and mobile phone;
• Reimbursement of travel to work (via public transport).