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Job description
This multinational corporation is one of the world's largest consumer packaged goods companies, boasting a massive footprint in both the food and beverage sectors. Established through a landmark merger of a major snack manufacturer and a famous soft drink company in 1965, it has grown to operate in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide.
Through its sheer scale and dual focus on fun snacks and thirst-quenching drinks, this industry powerhouse continues to shape global consumer tastes and retail trends.
Are you an experienced finance professional with a passion for complex international structures? We are looking for a decisive Interim Holding Controller for the headquarters in Utrecht. In this versatile role, you will take ownership of the financial and statutory reporting for a dynamic portfolio of (newly established or acquired) HQ legal entities. You will act as the crucial link between Tax, Treasury, Legal, and external auditors, ensuring strong control discipline and compliance.
Your Role
As an Interim Holding Controller, you are the central point of contact for various holding companies in Malta & Cyprus. Your core responsibilities are clearly categorized as follows:
Period Close & US GAAP Reporting: Ensure accurate and timely US GAAP reporting in SAP and HFM. You will maintain supporting documentation for key transactions, including FX gains/losses, and manage the periodic intercompany cross-charge process.
Statutory Reporting & Audit: Prepare interim and annual statutory financial statements for the assigned entities. You will act as the primary contact for external auditors and coordinate the statutory audits from start to finish.
Internal Tax Reporting & Compliance: Prepare annual tax packages and country-by-country reporting for the Corporate Tax team. You will also coordinate local legal and tax compliance activities in collaboration with external advisors to ensure all obligations and deadlines are strictly met.
Intercompany Transactions: Maintain clear oversight and documentation of intercompany transaction memos, loan schedules, agreements, and invoices. You will work closely with Treasury, Tax, and Legal to provide accurate accounting information.
Process Improvement & Projects: Proactively identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and automate reporting, reconciliation, and compliance processes. Additionally, you will provide flexible support for ad hoc finance, tax, treasury, and legal entity projects.
To successfully fulfill this interim assignment with the appropriate level of seniority, you meet the following requirements:
A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. An ACCA, CPA, or equivalent professional qualification is preferred.
8+ years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, statutory reporting, or audit.
Proven experience in a multinational company environment, specifically with exposure to multiple legal entities and jurisdictions.
Big 4 experience is strongly preferred.
Deep knowledge of financial statements preparation, reporting controls, and corporate tax compliance processes.
Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel proficiency.
Experience with SAP GL and Hyperion/HFM reporting. Experience with process improvement automation tools is a valuable plus.