Consolidation planning & execution

• Participate in the preparation of the monthly consolidated financial statements of the international group (approximately 140 entities).
• Request, check, and critically challenge the financial figures of the various entities.
• Guide and support local accountants in submitting their figures timely and correctly to the consolidation team.
• Monitor strict group deadlines and check the input coming from bookkeepers, including providing feedback on required corrections.
• Follow up on and control the consolidation flows at the group level, such as fixed assets.
• Identify and proactively resolve any material discrepancies or errors in the consolidation process.

Financial statement analysis, reporting & audit

• Analyse and consolidate financial statements from multiple entities, including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and other relevant financial data.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards (such as IFRS or GAAP).
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company reporting standards.
• Participate in collecting all requested input for the external audit and work together with the team to ensure a clean audit opinion on the consolidated statements.

Risk management & process improvement

• Identify and assess potential risks associated with the consolidation process, including accounting errors, control weaknesses, and material misstatements.
• Develop and implement effective risk mitigation strategies to minimize potential losses.
• Analyse and optimize the consolidation process to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and productivity.
• Implement and optimize automation tools to reduce manual intervention, simplify reporting procedures, and enhance data integrity.

Stakeholder management

• Communicate effectively and clearly with senior management, local finance teams, and external auditors.
• Respond to inquiries and provide clear explanations on complex consolidation issues.

• Languages: Good working knowledge of English (essential for daily international contacts)
• Soft skills:
  • Team spirit: You function excellently within a small, close-knit team and enjoy supporting colleagues.
  • Attention for detail: You work with extreme precision and immediately spot material discrepancies in complex data streams.
  • Agility: You are versatile, flexible, and can effectively manage tight closing deadlines.

For this position, we offer an attractive salary package with the following benefits:

• Group insurance and hospitalization insurance. Option for ambulatory care insurance, including dental care.
• Meal vouchers of €8 per worked day.
• Flex Income Plan.
• Reimbursement of mileage allowance or a company car.
• Monthly expense allowance (starting from €117 net per month).
• Thirteenth month.
• Training and professional development.

This opportunity is also open to freelancers.