Financial Controller

Are you a driven and detail-oriented financial expert looking for a rewarding opportunity? As a Financial Controller at Cerba Research, you will play a crucial role in managing our day-to-day financial accounting, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and seamless operations. Your insights will be invaluable in providing critical financial information to both internal and external stakeholders. Join us and make a significant impact on our organization's success!

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership: You will lead and collaborate with a team of two financial administrators, while also coordinating with external parties for the administration of our foreign entities.
• Journal Entries & Bank Payments: Prepare and adjust more complex manual journal entries as required and review bank payments to maintain financial accuracy.
• Financial Closure & Consolidation: Ensure the monthly financial closure of our administration, including the consolidation of group companies, to provide a comprehensive financial picture.
• Reconciliation & Cash Flow: Oversee proper reconciliation between financial administration and sub-administration while focusing on cash flow generation reconciliation.
• Reporting & Analysis: Prepare external monthly financial reports for both internal and external stakeholders, contributing to the analysis of reported numbers.
• Year-End Financial Statements: Take charge of preparing year-end (consolidated) financial statements in accordance with both BE GAAP and IFRS.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline and enhance accounting processes and procedures, driving increased productivity and accuracy.
• Internal Controls & Compliance: Ensure adherence to quality rules, SOPs, and internal control compliance to maintain financial integrity.
• Audit Process: Contribute to the annual external audit process, showcasing your expertise in financial controls.
• New Controls Setup: Implement new internal controls and optimize existing ones to further strengthen our financial systems.

Your characteristics:

• Motivated to be part of the global team of Cerba Research
• Detail-oriented 
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics.
  
• At least 4 years of experience in a financial controlling position or as an auditor (preferably from BIG 4).
• GAAP Knowledge: proficient in BE GAAP standards; familiarity with IFRS is a strong asset.
• Analytical Skills: possess excellent analytical skills with a keen eye for detail without losing sight of the bigger picture.
• Tech-Savvy: extended knowledge of Excel, while familiarity with PowerBi is a strong advantage.
• Proactive & Result-Oriented: take initiative, driven, and possess a result-oriented attitude.
• Collaborative: excel working in the team while maintaining the ability to work independently.
• Dedicated Learner: with dedication and enthusiasm for continuous learning and professional growth.
• Language Skills: you are fluent in English, with proficiency in either Dutch and/or French.

What We Offer:

• Varied and Collaborative Role: Work with different departments and collaborate on various assignments, providing diverse and engaging experiences.
• Room for Initiative: Enjoy the independence to prove your own added value and make a tangible impact on our organization.
• Supportive Team Environment: Join a helpful and professional team where your expertise is valued, and you can leave your mark on the company's activities.

Join us at Cerba Research, where your financial expertise will shape the future of our organization and drive us towards continued success!