Group Consolidation Accountant a.i.
- Recruiter
- Michael Page Netherlands
- Location
- Almere, Flevoland
- Salary
- Negotiable
- Posted
- 28 Oct 2024
- Closes
- 01 Nov 2024
- Ref
- JN -102024-6574075
- Contact
- Olivia Mullen
- Job role
- Accountant
- Sector
- Transport/logistics
- Contract type
- Interim
- Hours
- Full time
- Experience level
- Part qualified
As a Group Consolidation Accountant a.i., you will be responsible for the European group's consolidated financial reporting. You will be in frequent contact with colleagues at all our European locations, as well as the overseas headquarters and external auditors.
Client Details
Our client operates within the Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain, and provides services worldwide. This assignment specifically focuses on the European entities of the business, operating from their location in Almere.
Description
Group Consolidation Accountant a.i.
- Secure timely and accurate consolidation and reporting of the European group's monthly, quarterly and yearly financial statements in Cognos (P&L, Balance, Cash-Flow and disclosure notes), in accordance with IFRS
- Preparation of group financial statement bookings
- Quarterly reporting submission in the SAP consolidation system of MHI
- Quarterly analytical explanations of fluctuations to auditors and HQ
- Update and develop group accounting policies for the European entities
- Communicate and advise on accounting and reporting topics to group companies
- Responsibility for maintenance and ownership of group consolidation system Cognos Controller
- Participation in improvement work.
Profile
What you bring?
- University degree in Business Administration (Finance, Accounting & Controlling)
- Important to master complex consolidation topics like acquisitions, divestments and mergers
- Good knowledge of IFRS and, in particular, relating to leasing
- Experience of working with a consolidation software tool, ideally Cognos Controller
- Experience of month-end closing processes of companies
- Excellent communicator with internal and external stakeholders
- Fluent written and spoken English. Dutch is an advantage
Job Offer
Group Consolidation Accountant a.i.
- Flexible start date within November 2024
- 40h / 5 day a week assignment
- Hybrid working from location in Almere
- Assignment minimum of 5 months