Statutory Accounting and Tax Manager – Dutch Holding Companies Controller
Job Description:
Accenture is a finance, technology and consulting company delivering change for our clients and our people across the globe. We’re helping drive a technology revolution—from digital to cloud to security—that’s sweeping across industries and governments in virtually every country. We collaborate with our clients—including 80% of the Fortune 500—to transform their businesses to anticipate the evolving needs of their customers.
Our Global Finance team works at the heart of Dublin’s digital docklands to provide strategic, operational and analytical support across Accenture’s global businesses. We drive career progression and skills development because we recognise that we succeed only when our people grow.
The Dutch Holding Companies Controller role is accountable for Statutory, Tax and USGAAP compliance for 12 companies. The manager will also partner with the Statutory Centre of Excellence function in Dublin to further strategic growth.
In addition to playing this key strategic and analytical role, the successful candidate will lead, coach and develop a local team.
Responsibilities:
Lead, develop and supervise team members in the production of statutory and tax deliverables.Manage the relationship with the Geo Controller and other key stakeholders on a day-to-day basis; instill and nurture of strong Business Partnership.Responsibility for planning and managing the statutory and tax compliance timetable in line with Accenture’s internal policy deadlines.Oversee technical accounting and tax research, including assessing the financial reporting implications of recently issued accounting standards on the business. Supervise US GAAP reporting, including Month, quarter and year end processes including analytical reviews of resultsSupport and coach team members and ensure adequate succession planning is in place to ensure long-term performance of the teamHandle escalated queries and build strong country-based knowledge.Ensure integrity and completeness of financial records and internal financial controlsResponsibility for accounting for acquisitions and liquidations. Manage the relationship with audit and tax advisors answering queries & providing data as required.Involvement in setting up and improving on processes with a view to making them more efficientIdentification of scope expansion possibilities and management of projects to implement same.Maximise team performance through target management and motivation Qualifications:
Skills:
Thorough knowledge of Accounting standards (IFRS and US GAAP) and tax legislation Accounting background with strong analytical skills Positive attitude and flexibleStrong Project management skillsCustomer focused Sense of responsibility, initiative and high-quality work standardGood communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to manage time, meet deadlines and prioritiseTeam worker with ability to coach, mentor and motivate team Qualifications and Experience:
Professional accountancy qualification ACCA, CIMA or ACAProfessional tax qualification an advantage7+ years of progressive financial accounting experienceSupervisory and project management experienceStrong technical knowledge of US GAAP and IFRSFor further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.
