Financial Accountant
Locatie: WeertSalarisindicatie:
Are you an ambitious Financial? Would you like to work in a dynamic and international environment? Then keep on reading.
For Legrand AV we are searching for a Financial Accountant. The EMEA head office of Legrand AV is based in Weert, The Netherlands. Due to the growth of the business Legrand AV is now looking for a Financial Accountant to work in the accounting team in Weert. The team consists of 2 financial accountants, 1 AP clerk and 2 AR clerks. In this role, you will report to the Accounting Manager for EMEA.
In 2017, Legrand acquired Milestone AV Technologies with its Head Office in Eden Prairie (Minnesota) to become Legrand AV. The AV brands of Legrand are a leading global provider of innovative mounting and display solutions for various audio visual technologies. Their innovative products, sold principally under the Chief, Da-Lite, Middle Atlantic, Projecta, Sanus, and Vaddio brand names, are distributed through numerous channels. Legrand prides itself on innovation, customer-centricity, teamwork, integrity and empowerment. Globally, Legrand employs nearly 36,000 people. Net global sales in are more than $5 billion with many products leading their category.
In this role for 50% of your time you will be responsible for compensation accounting & European VAT compliance. The other 50% you are responsible for controlling and supporting the planning/forecast processes and the monthly / quarterly / annual corporate reporting process . It is a hands-on role for a candidate with a strong drive for continuous process and resource improvements. The ideal candidate has the will and ambition to grow into the job of Manager Accounting
Main duties and Accountabilities:
Job Requirements:
For Legrand AV we are searching for a Financial Accountant. The EMEA head office of Legrand AV is based in Weert, The Netherlands. Due to the growth of the business Legrand AV is now looking for a Financial Accountant to work in the accounting team in Weert. The team consists of 2 financial accountants, 1 AP clerk and 2 AR clerks. In this role, you will report to the Accounting Manager for EMEA.
In 2017, Legrand acquired Milestone AV Technologies with its Head Office in Eden Prairie (Minnesota) to become Legrand AV. The AV brands of Legrand are a leading global provider of innovative mounting and display solutions for various audio visual technologies. Their innovative products, sold principally under the Chief, Da-Lite, Middle Atlantic, Projecta, Sanus, and Vaddio brand names, are distributed through numerous channels. Legrand prides itself on innovation, customer-centricity, teamwork, integrity and empowerment. Globally, Legrand employs nearly 36,000 people. Net global sales in are more than $5 billion with many products leading their category.
In this role for 50% of your time you will be responsible for compensation accounting & European VAT compliance. The other 50% you are responsible for controlling and supporting the planning/forecast processes and the monthly / quarterly / annual corporate reporting process . It is a hands-on role for a candidate with a strong drive for continuous process and resource improvements. The ideal candidate has the will and ambition to grow into the job of Manager Accounting
Main duties and Accountabilities:
- Ensure proper (monthly) compensation accounting via collaboration with Human Resources and outside service providers.
- Co-own monthly indirect tax compliance for various European VAT registrations;
- Participate in the monthly / quarterly / annual corporate reporting process according to strict deadlines
- Provide financial support to the planning/forecast processes via collaboration with budget owners
- Assist in identifying performance improvement opportunities across the organization
- Co-own relationships with external stakeholders incl. auditors, government authorities, advisors
- Drive compliance and demonstrate a strong grasp of internal control
- Support the wider accounting team i.e. by acting as back-up for the Accounts payable accountant during absence
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Applied Mathematics, or related field, with at least three (3) years of progressing accounting experience; or combination of relevant education and experience
- Fluent in Dutch and English
- Experience and good knowledge of general accounting, payroll accounting and control requirements