Regional Controller

Overview

Top Employers Institute is the #1 global authority on HR strategies. With our world leading Certification and data-led insights, we guide and empower organisations in delivering transformational people practices, driving business outcomes and helping them attract, engage and retain top talent.

Established more than 30 years ago and operating in 125 countries worldwide, Top Employers Institute collaborates with 2,400 companies, including some of the world’s most reputable brands, enabling them to build a better world of work. As a purpose-led and trusted organisation, we provide authoritative and insightful solutions that elevate HR strategies globally.

The purpose of this role is to ensure that the financial ledgers are updated timely, accurately and completely, representing the company’s financial positions and results and that controls are mitigated.

Top Employers operates in line with tax regulations and local reporting requirements; local financial accountants, working together with local advisors where applicable, address these compliance requirements.

You work together with the Regional Controllers in close cooperation with the Business Control team and Finance Operations team.

Regional Controllers work in a senior, self-organized, self-starting team of four. This team has spread/split the workload for 10-12 locations around the world and are able to support each other, grow the quality of the work and ensure continuity.

The responsibilities of the Regional Controller comprise:

• Ensuring timely monthly closing based on financial calendar
• Ensuring an up to date Transfer pricing framework
• Timely filings to the local tax authorities (CIT and VAT)
• Coordinate and take responsibility for the banking and payment processes, including managing banking relationships and regularly reviewing banking arrangements to ensure efficiency and alignment with business needs
• Account reconciliations between ledgers and sub-ledgers, between general ledger and the salary administration
• Perform periodical balance sheet reviews and ensure the reconciliation of key accounts
• Coordination and cooperation with the external financial advisors in the countries
• Actively seek for opportunities and drive automation and AI solutions within the finance function
• Manage and deliver external auditor requests
• Act as an active sparring partner within the finance function
• Participate in ad hoc projects with cross functional teams

• Role-specific competencies:
  Financial acumen, Manages complexities, Plans & aligns, Optimizes work processes, Ensures accountability, Communicates effectively

Regional Controllers have the following skills and competences:

• Hands-on, result oriented/focused, flexible, being able to deliver
• Takes ownership and responsibility
• Solid accounting knowledge
• Focus on improvements and automation
• Pro-active and strong team player but not afraid to challenge
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English are required. Proficiency in Dutch is a plus
• Residing in the Netherlands
• Proven analytical skills
• HBO education in finance
• 3-5 years of working experience in a similar environment
• Enjoys working in a dynamic environment

Purposeful Impact. Global Connections. Versatile Working Environment.

At Top Employers Institute, you collaborate with colleagues worldwide as you shape a career focused on enriching the world of work, bringing your best self.

At Top Employers Institute, we believe in:

• Living our human-centric approach (flexible working conditions, including the flexibility to work from home or the office)
• Thriving in a multicultural environment
• Growing meaningfully
• Leadership culture based on trust
• Plenty of room for initiatives and own responsibility
• We pay you to pay it forward: we grant you 2 days of paid time off for volunteering for causes you care about
• We want you to stay with us: you will enjoy a 4-week sabbatical leave paid by the company after 5 years
• Dynamic and strong international culture (more than 30 nationalities spread over 12 offices all around the world)
• Fast growing (20% YoY…