IFRS Reporting Manager

Ovostar Union is one of the leading European producers of chicken eggs and egg products. As we expand our presence in Western Europe, we are looking for an IFRS Reporting Manager to ensure high-quality financial reporting of our Dutch entities in accordance with international standards.

Work location: Ospel, the Netherlands

Target audience: We welcome candidates from Ukraine already based in the Netherlands or ready to relocate.

The role focuses on ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting by the Dutch companies of the Group, in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and the Group’s accounting and reporting policy. IFRS Reporting Manager is expected to collect relevant financial Dutch GAAP data from local ERP and other applicable sources, perform thorough analyses thereof, identify sections that require adjustments to comply with IFRS and ultimately prepare a set of IFRS financial statements consolidated on the level of the Dutch holding company on a quarterly basis. IFRS Reporting Manager shall play the key role as a point of contact for the local external auditor during annual group audits, closely cooperating with the Group’s CFO and the Group’s auditors.

In between of the reporting dates the role involves leading the implementation of the Group’s accounting policy, providing technical expertise on IFRS, and collaborating with local financial team on improving accounting and reporting practices with a focus on their automation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• IFRS Compliance and Reporting: Overseeing the accurate and timely consolidation and reporting of financial information in accordance with IFRS.
• Technical Expertise: Serving as the group’s local IFRS technical expert, providing guidance on complex accounting matters and ensuring consistent application of group accounting policies.
• System Implementation: Leading the implementation of new accounting systems, including defining functional requirements, coordinating with IT and local finance teams, and ensuring successful adoption.
• Change Management: Driving change management and user training to facilitate the effective adoption of new systems and processes.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborating with various stakeholders, including local finance teams, IT, external consultants, and auditors, to ensure smooth financial reporting processes.
• Audit Support: Managing the external audit process, providing necessary information and documentation, and ensuring adherence to the audit timetable.
• Process Improvement: Identifying opportunities to optimize financial reporting processes, enhance controls, and improve efficiency.
• Ad hoc Projects: Participating in and leading ad hoc accounting and reporting projects as required by the business.
• Staying Up-to-Date: Keeping abreast of changes in IFRS and regulatory standards and assessing their impact on the group.

REQUIREDSKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Strong knowledge of IFRS and its application. Knowledge of Dutch GAAP will be an advantage.
• Minimum 5 years of practical experience with financial consolidation and reporting in production/trading companies.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics ERP, preferably Navision. Experience with 1C for enterprises will be an advantage.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to lead and manage projects, including system implementations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with external audits and regulatory reporting.
• Fluent English
• basic Dutch will be an advantage