Head of Accounting

**Job description**:
The purpose of this function is to oversee all activities of the accounting team (including all fiscal aspects). Responsibilities include overseeing and managing general accounting activities (including monthly financial closings and consolidations), financial analysis, maintaining effective internal controls (Internal Control Framework), and maintaining the relationship with the external auditor and external tax advisors. Also, the Head of Accounting ensures that all regulatory reporting requirements are implemented and adhered to throughout the organization (including foreign subsidiaries).

The Head of Accounting reports directly to the Chief Finance Officer and plays a crucial role in maintaining effective internal controls and statutory compliance.

**Tasks and Responsibilities**:
Leadership/supervisory role:

- Lead the accounting team, oversee the financial departments/external accountants of Julius Clinical affiliates and foreign entities acquired through M&A processes
- Oversees accounts payable and receivable processes and ensures compliance with the cash management policy
- Responsible for set-up and execution of risk management policies and procedures and updating these on a regular basis
- Responsible for interim and year-end audit by the external auditor
- Supports talent development and continuous improvement of financial department

Policy making:

- Creating and improving financial policies and procedures, implementation of efficiencies
- Make sure the department is compliant with current laws and legislations
- Is abreast of new laws and legislations on reporting obligations and implements those
- Makes sure the consistency and accuracy of procedures is followed
- Leads compliance of internal company policy and financial guidelines for the Holdco
- Maintains effective internal controls (Internal Control Framework)

Collaboration:

- Internal and external stakeholder management
- Collaboration with senior staff of external accountants and management of relationships
- Helps making decisions on financial processes and procedures for all financial departments of the Holdco

Other:

- Is responsible for the consolidation of all Julius Clinical Holdco entities
- Support monthly payroll

**We ask**:

- Certified public accountant (RA)
- At least 10 years’ experience in financial, accounting field, ideally this would include at least 5 years in a comparable line management position
- Experience in an international holding setting
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
- Fluent in English
- Experienced in stakeholder management
- Strong analytical, problem solving, decision making, planning and organisational skills
- Hands-on mentality
- Demonstrated focus on effectiveness and delivery

**We offer**:
Join a dynamic, collaborative, and supportive work culture where achievements are celebrated. Receive comprehensive training and guidance to excel in project compliance and enhance personal and professional skills. We are located in a beautiful monumental building, close to Slot Zeist and public transportation (e.g. busses and train station Driebergen-Zeist). We are flexible in working from home, requiring only an average of 1 day in the office per week.

**How to apply**:
**Questions**:
For further inquiries, please call Ellen Hunink, HR Business Partner (+31 6 21162980)