Interim Financial Controller

For an international media company in Amsterdam we are currently recruiting for an interim financial controller for the duration of 12 months.

Monthly Close

Supervision and review tasks performed by CAP Gemini (AR reconciliation/various accruals calculations/ overhead postings / marketing accruals
Inventory reconciliation with distributor reports.
Participations and royalties including Paramount accounting
Payroll and Tax accounting
Intercompany reconciliation
Various controls on suspense accounts

Recurring tasks

Supervise AP activity performed by CAP Gemini.
Validate payments
Manage AR/AP compensation process
Validates VAT returns established by the external provider. Prepares claims to refund foreign VAT
Review and approves bank reconciliations prepared by CAP Gemini
Perform and supervise quarterly reconciliations of accounts
Supervise cost centre maintenance done by CAP Gemini

Financial Services

Preparing Overhead Budget for Benelux Brand Development Team
Periodical Intercompany recharges to business divisions
Performing monthly analysis on overhead expenses of Benelux Brand Development Team

FP&A Support

Monthly analysis on FCF performance
Monthly reforecast of FCF
Analysis and reporting of monthly FCF variances
Preparing FCF Budget for Benelux
Preparing monthly OCF submissions

Preparing Budget submission: uploading data into BPFR, calculating targets

3rd Party

Preparing monthly royalty statement for Paramount
Preparing Reporting submissions, calculating targets for titles and submitting data intro reporting system (Hyperion)

Requirements
Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Accounting/ Economics or related
Business acumen and commercial mind-set
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar position in an international business environment
Strong accounting knowledge
Strong financial reporting experience (SAP preferably, experience with Hyperion would be beneficial)
Advanced experience with Microsoft Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
Developed analytical and problem solving skills
Organised and thorough, with the ability to prioritise tasks
Consistently works within budget parameters
Demonstrates ability to build relationships and engage and influence people to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders;
Ability to cope in a fast, dynamic organisation and manage competing priorities and deadlines
Willingness to work flexible and/or long hours during close
Fluent in Dutch and English