Finance Reporting Manager

Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW

In all countries where the Eurofins Group has significant presence, the Company has elected to pool a specific set of country level support services into a National Service Center (NSC), in order to be more efficient, more effective and to drive the adequate level of compliance and control. The NSC is led by the country Finance Director. The scope of services delivered by this organization covers:

• Accounting and Reporting,
• Purchasing and procurement,
• Payroll
• Treasury, risk and Insurance management,
• Tax,
• Legal compliance,
• IT solutions for all services rendered by the NSC,
• Credit and collections (non-standard).

The Finance Reporting Manager reports to the Finance Manager.

The Finance Reporting Manager has a key role on our NSC, leading the Accounting and Reporting delivery.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accounting and Reporting
  • Coordinate preparation of all financial reports in accordance with local GAAP, IFRS and Eurofins Group’s requirements, including income statements, balance sheets, reports to shareholders, departmental reports, and reports for government regulatory agencies.
  • Planning, organizing and coordinating year-end close processes including financial statement audit.
  • Assisting business controlling with the coordination of the annual budget process.
  • Financial integration of newly acquired companies and support the purchase accounting.
  • Provide leadership and guidance to the accounting team (NSC or SSC GL accountants)
  • Support legal and business reorganizations and Group-wide projects and initiatives.
  • Support implementation of Eurofins Policies and procedures
  • Monitoring and interpreting actual results of financial data performing variance analysis and providing financial analysis in support of management decision making.
  • Critically assess current accounting operations and processes and implement best practices.
  • Evaluate and implement internal control systems and risk management processes.
  • Other duties as assigned
• Tax declarations
  • In charge of timely & comprehensive filling of selected monthly, quarterly, yearly tax declarations such as VAT and other local obligations
• Maintain Eurofins’ compliance and control framework
  • Responsible for the execution of the annual external audit process. Manage the relation with the external auditors and ensure that for internal control and process deficiencies identified, an action plan is developed and deployed.
  • Ensures application of Eurofins Group rules for Accounting and Reporting.
• Creating and managing a strong cooperation framework on finance matters with the business unit managers and business controllers in the country.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: 

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance related degree concentration, or equivalent directly-related experience
• Advanced certification in accounting: chartered accountant (CPA or local equivalent), ACCA, other similar relevant, is preferred.

Professional experience: 

• 5 years of working experience in finance with evolutive career path and (initial) managerial experience.
• Background in financial audit is preferred.

Personal skills: 

• Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies
• Must possess technical, analytical and management skills
• Responsive problem solver, a dynamic and ambitious person
• Team management/coordination, focused on development of the team and the individual team members, both on technical and interpersonal areas.

Technical Skills:

• Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize MS Office and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics 365…)
• Excellent technical financial skills including accounting, reporting, audit, internal control, tax and net working capital management. Knowledge of IFRS and local GAAP.

 Language skills:

• Local language (fluent written and spoken).
• English (fluent written and spoken).
• Any additional language is an asset.

Additional Information

What We Offer in Return for Your Work

• An international professional network

• Opportunities for leadership development

• The stability of an established international company

• A supportive team and a positive working environment

• Cafeteria benefits

• Long-term career opportunities

• A 40-hour workweek with 2 days of home office