About the Company:
Kendrion develops, manufactures and markets high quality electromagnetic systems and components for industrial and automotive applications. For over a century, we've been designing precision parts for the world's leading innovators in automotive, commercial vehicles and industrial applications. As a technology pioneer, Kendrion invents, designs and manufactures complex components and customized systems, as well as on-demand local solutions.
Rooted in Germany, headquartered in the Netherlands and listed on the Amsterdam stock exchange, our footprint extends across Europe to the Americas and Asia.
About the Role:
We're looking for a Corporate Controller to join our small, dynamic Group Controlling team at our headquarter in Amsterdam (other European facilities as base are also possible). As part of an international listed environment, our team is responsible for all group-wide internal and external financial reporting, including external audits, treasury activities, and tax management. Additionally, we design and implement internal control frameworks, drive continuous improvement, and optimize processes within the finance area, along with performing internal control reviews.
Working closely with the Board shortens decision-making paths and ensures that we achieve our goals as quickly as possible. You will work in a team of 4 and report to our Group Controller while liaising with the international Finance and Controlling community. Occasional travel to our international locations will be required.
The ideal candidate has an independent sharp mind, with a hands on mentality and is able to set priorities between a wide range of independent tasks.
Main Tasks & Responsibilities:
- External Audit: Plan, coordinate and execute external audits
- Internal Audit: Run our Internal Audit in cooperation with our local facilities worldwide by preparing and executing the interviews and control testing, and by summarizing and following up findings
- Financial Statements: Prepare annual consolidated IFRS financial statements, including ESEF
- IFRS Standards: Ensure correct group-wide adaptation of IFRS standards, including preparing accounting position papers
- Treasury activities: Support the team by monitoring cash positions, planning and overseeing all cashflows relating to internal and external financing and related derivatives and maintaining the bank portal
- Process Improvement: Drive continuous improvement of internal controls and financial processes and follow up on audit findings
- Tax Management Support: Prepare documents and analyses for tax compliance, tax accounting and transfer pricing
- Ad-Hoc Projects: Support management with finance-related projects such as M&A, corporate finance activities, and new reporting requirements
Ideally you have:
- Minimum of 8 years experience preferably within one of the big 4 accounting firms
- Master in Finance or Accountancy
- Strong affinity with internal control framework and process development.
- A good understanding of information technology, e.g. BI systems and AI
- An enthusiastic, pro-active and self-starting personality with a drive to make a difference
- Experience with ERP solutions
- Ability to balance different priorities and manage different projects simultaneously in a structured way
What we offer:
- Flexible ways of working within a dynamic and diverse team
- Work within an international and intercultural project context
- A collaborative, supportive work environment
- Competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth
- Leisure & sport activities
- More information: Start your career at Kendrion - We look forward to meeting you!
If you're ready to be challenged, make a real impact and help define the future of our company, we'd love to talk to you!
Join a diverse, global company with people who are committed to working together with a purpose, embracing everyone's uniqueness, creative thinking and ideas!
