Financial Controller managing accounting processes at KRUSH Labs, an R&D center for unmanned systems. Ensuring financial data accuracy and compliance with Dutch GAAP and IFRS.
About the role
- Legal Entity Controller overseeing financial close, reporting and audits for Kenvue, a company with iconic brands. Collaborating with Finance Operations to ensure compliance and integrity of financial reporting.
Responsibilities
- The Legal Entity Controller role primarily oversees the legal entity (LE) financial close process, financial reporting process, ensuring the integrity and precision of the LE financial statements, tax filings, reporting packages, and other relevant reports.
- Spearhead the timely assembly, submission, and sign off of financial statements, which includes the Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss, Cash Flow, alongside local tax requirements, internal reporting packages, and other mandatory reports in alignment with established accounting standards.
- Review and approve complex journal entries prepared by accounting teams.
- Lead the close process, which includes month-end, quarter-end, and year-end accounts for each legal entity within their jurisdiction.
- Ensure quality and timely execution of close activities and work in unison with the Finance Operations teams to ensure thorough completion of both sub-ledger and general ledger closures.
- Manage certain accounting processes such as revenue, procurement, fixed asset, intercompany and general accounting from initiation to journal entry posting, ensure they are performed on a timely manner for monthly and quarter-end closing.
- Manage and execute meaningful financial reviews for areas in scope.
- Responsible for the preparation of legal entity actuals variance analysis to track and explain any fluctuation in financial numbers.
- Collaborate and partner with key stakeholders including other Finance Operations teams, BU, BUF, Tax, external (PWC, EY, DT, etc.).
- Oversee internal controls and introduce enhancements as necessary to safeguard the integrity of financial information.
- Liaise with BU Finance teams to understand trends that may influence LE reporting and tax compliance due to local regulations.
- Collaborate with Regional Controller, Consolidations, and Technical Accounting teams to address intricate accounting issues.
- Regular and timely update to immediate manager, Senior Legal Entity Controller – particularly on issues impacting the team, close process and key stakeholders.
- Escalate any issues or potential complications concerning complex accounting matters to the attention of the immediate manager for prompt and effective resolution.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, WWP, key controls, DTP
- Lead statutory audits of assigned legal entity and ensure timely completion and submission of financial statements.
- Review statutory financial statements in line with local accounting standards.
- Monitor the progress of local audits, supplying necessary aid as required.
- Demonstrate the capability to manage and supervise a team of Legal Entity Accountants.
- Perform other tasks as deemed necessary by the immediate manager such as preparation of adhoc reports and analyses.
Requirements
- A minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required in Finance / Accounting.
- Strong auditing background and/or strong foundation on technical financial accounting standards
- Fluent in English, confident in presenting to senior management in English.
- Other languages desired
- At least 10 years of proven experience in controllership or related functions, preferably in a multinational company.
- At least 5 years of Management / Supervisory experience is required.
- Deep understanding of accounting principles, financial legislation, and regulatory standards.
- US GAAP reporting experience is a plus
- Strong analytical, strategic planning, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage well through ambiguity and complexity.
- Proficient in accounting software (e.g. SAP) and Microsoft Office Suite.
Benefits
- Paid Company Holidays
- Paid Vacation
- Volunteer Time
- Summer Fridays & More!
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