Job Description

Reporting to the Regional Controller, the purpose of this position is to oversee activities performed by Finance Departments in our Region (Europe) to ensure compliance with US GAAP, global policies, and procedures any other local tax legislation.

• Monthly review of the Regions P&L submission packages, and approval for month end close.
• Developing solid financial strategies involving budgeting, costs and forecasting financial future possibilities.
• Support the Regional Controller in the management of the annual financial budget process across the Region including fact, figures and people.
• Execute and review procedures to ensure global accounting policies which have been submitted by our Central HQ are implemented in a timely and accurately manner throughout the Region.
• Actively participate on the monthly review of third-party outlays and Intercompany entries, to validate compliance with our Global Policies and Procedures.
• Provide support to the countries on the evaluation of their control environment by performing an Annual Internal Control Evaluations. Discuss and follow up with corresponding Finance Country Controllers the implementation of actions plans to mitigate deficiencies identified in such evaluations.
• Support Country Controllers and other Accounting staff to guarantee a proper application/adoption of Company´s Policies, Standards and Accounting Guidance.
• Collaborate with the Country Controllers and/or Regional Accounting team on the preparation and delivery of any finance related Global request / information requirement.
• Participate in the review of Accounting Processes, in order to look for improvement opportunities with positive impact on business efficiency.
• Provide financial and accounting expertise and support for the regional business operations management teams.
• If required, support Country Controllers on the preparation of information/documentation for Internal Control Evaluations and Internal/External Audits.
• Maintain a good relationship and communicate frequently with Country Controllers & Senior Managers throughout the Region.