Job description
As Senior Financial Controller, you will be the driving force behind Katoen Natie’s financial success in the assigned regions. You play a crucial role in the financial monitoring process, while you will also perform daily financial tasks; collaborating closely with local teams and reporting to the Business Unit Controller. Your key responsibilities include:
Tasks:
1. Develop and implement financial policies and follow-up with a focus on compliance, balance control, consolidation, and translation to IFRS;
2. Provide regular, accurate financial reporting to the management team and headquarters;
3. Exercise control over daily accounting activities and act as a bridge between accounting and controlling;
4. Carefully monitor financial processes and ensure they comply with local and international standards;
5. Coordinate internal control procedures and proactively identify opportunities for process optimization;
6. Lead financial analyses and provide insights to senior management;
7. Consolidate financial data from the assigned regions and translate them into IFRS standards;
8. Collaborate with local teams to streamline financial processes and promote efficiency;
9. Regularly travel to Ghana, Vietnam, and Ivory Coast, approximately 2 times per year, to assess on-site financial activities and support local teams;
10. Support and follow up on local projects.
Your profile
11. Minimum of a completed master's degree in business administration, finance, or a related field;
12. Demonstrable experience (minimum 5 years) in financial control, accounting, and internal control, preferably with international exposure in the logistics sector;
13. Basic knowledge of IFRS and interest in local accounting standards;
14. Hands-on experience with accounting processes and systems;
15. Strong analytical skills and the ability to think critically;
16. Excellent communication skills and motivation to work effectively in a multicultural environment;
17. Willingness to travel approximately 2 times per year to the mentioned countries;
18. Fluent in English; knowledge of French is a plus.
Required experience5 years We offer
19. We offer a stimulating work environment, a competitive salary and fringe benefits. If you are the suitable candidate ready for this challenging and versatile role