Assistant Controller - Fixed term Contract
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Assistant Controller - Fixed term Contract
Location:
Amsterdam - Netherlands
Job ID: 30858
This role is an outsourced position that will support the company for at least 1 year.
Context
ADAMA is one of the world’s leading agriculture crop protection companies.
We have an exciting career opportunity for an Assistant Controller to support the company’s financial operations, helping to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across accounting and controlling processes. The role contributes to the accounting and controlling activities of the company in accordance with local GAAP, IFRS, global and local accounting policies, and ADAMA's corporate governance requirements.
Responsibilities include supporting and, where appropriate, independently managing financial reporting, reconciliations, month-end close activities, and internal control processes, while collaborating closely with Corporate, Regional, and local stakeholders across Finance and the business. Reporting to the local Controlling Manager, the Assistant Controller plays a role in delivering timely, accurate, and actionable financial information to support effective business decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting and close execution, performing variance analysis, and maintaining complete and accurate reconciliations with appropriate supporting documentation.
- Lead or execute (depending on complexity) compliance with local, regional, and global requirements, including C-SOX, tax, statutory, and other regulatory obligations, and assist in the timely preparation of statutory filings and audit deliverables.
- Assist in the implementation and execution of controlling policies, processes, and activities for the local company to ensure compliance, accuracy, and alignment with regional and global standards.
- Lead or support (depending on complexity) the preparation of group reporting packages and financial statements and collaboration with local and global audit teams during audit processes.
- Coordinate and collaborate with global Tax, Treasury, and other Finance teams on recurring deliverables, ad hoc requests, and cross-functional projects.
- Contribute to a collaborative and positive team environment by sharing knowledge, supporting colleagues, and actively participating in continuous learning and development initiatives.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or any similar license is preferred
- At least 3 years of experience in finance and/or accounting preferably within a Big4 environment and/or multinational corporate environment
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles (IFRS and local GAAP)
- Experience in local tax reporting and filing
- Deep understanding of local requirements in the country
- Understanding of internal controls
- Experience in working with SAP system is an advantage
