· POSITION SUMMARY

Based in Ghent, this position will be responsible for the preparation, review, analysis and financial reporting of the Benelux subsidiary.

He/she will deliver advisory on financial issues including profit improvement, cost control and process improvements.

He/she will be the interface between the subsidiary and the FD (based in UK) and the regional management (based in Germany).

· DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Operations Management
- - - Financial Controlling (daily accounting and review of sales, purchase, nominal entries, oversee the operation of control accounts and reconcile balance sheet accounts)
    - Financial Closing
    - Budget/ Forecasting
    - Annual Reports
    - AdHoc Reporting
    - Finance IT Systems
    - Monthly & quarterly reporting and consolidation
Interface with the Regional Headquarters
- - - Management Accounts. Responsibility for the timely preparation and interpretation of the subsidiaries' monthly reporting and quarterly statutory reports to HQ in compliance with IFRS.
    - Reporting & Communication. Regularly report on all issues to the Finance Director. Be proactive and alert them about any problems or material variance to budget or forecast
Operations Support and Business Follow-up
- - - Business Follow up
    - Rules and procedures application
    - Review and improve finance processes on a regular basis

Knowledge of effective methods of organizing and implementing accounting, budgeting, financial reporting and procurement functions.
Knowledge of the IFRS regulations.
Excellent analytical and problems solving skills including ability to resolve complex budgeting and financial issues and review and comprehend statistical data and financial reports.
Ability to support the development and implementation of internal financial controls, policies and procedures affecting company performance
A thorough knowledge of cross-functional processes and operations.
Strong (internal) customer service orientation.
Ability to present information in a clear and synthetic way.
Both proactive and professional in his/her approach and be able to demonstrate strong intellectual ability.