Senior Financial Controller

Werving & Selectie

Uren 40

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Controller to join the team in our Rotterdam office. This team is responsible for the accounting of some 14 entities covering also complex areas as (renewable) commodity trading activities, hedge accounting, derivatives and IFRS 16 for mainly the Benelux. The team works closely with other teams based in Rotterdam like Business Control, Risk, Front and Back office but also with teams based in Hamburg (DE) and Baar (CH).

You will be part of building an efficient and highly qualified accounting organization within the Benelux and work across all teams to further improve the internal control environment for our business and operations at all levels.

In this position you will:

• Participate in the month end closing process;
• Participate in projects to optimize accounting activities;
• Continuously evaluate and enhance financial processes to improve efficiency and accuracy;
• Participate in audits performed by Group Internal Audit;
• Assist business and operations in implementing recommendations of Internal Audit findings;
• Participate in continuous improvement (business) processes across the Benelux entities;
• Support in coordination of external audit.

The right candidate has:

• At least 7 years working experience in an international (Big-4 or corporate) environment;
• Hands-on ability to implement swiftly and effectively by taking ownership;
• Fluent in English, written and verbal (Dutch & German is considered a plus);
• Knowledge of oil or fuel (trading) business is considered a big plus ;
• Experience in JDE would be advantageous.

The ideal candidate will also be able to demonstrate the following competencies:

• Teamplayer, but self supporting;
• Hands-on, pragmatic;
• Ability to build relationships across all layers in the organization;
• Flexible and energetic; be able to perform in a rapidly changing environment;
• Strong drive for continuous improvements.

Interested? Contact me today!