Consolidation Manager
Updated: 29 Mar 2024
PURPOSE OF ROLETake a key role in the consolidation of the group financial statements and European/US sub-consolidations as well as the presentation and reporting of consolidated financial statements according to external or internal requirements. RESPONSIBILITIESManagement activities
- Supervision of the monthly reporting process.
- Participate in supervision of the global reporting activities.
- Support the external audit process, liaising with the auditors on key topics.
- Assist in the management of resources allocated to reporting ensuring the timely filing and distribution of all due reports at group and sub-group level.
- Assist in the coordination of the preparation of the financial part of the Annual Report.
- Assist in the coordination of all financial reporting (internal and external) for the entire group.
- Coordinate with external consultants the maintenance and development of the consolidation applications.
Functional activitiesEnsuring the monthly consolidation activities are booked properly:
- Capital consolidation
- Dividends matching
- Intercompany matching
- Business combinations and disposals of entities
- Standard consolidation entries
- Participate in the preparation of the monthly management pack, especially relating to equity and business combinations
- Perform consolidation on group level as well as sub-consolidations for Europe and US
- Support the preparation of presentations for management
- Perform ad hoc analyses to ensure the external publications are up to date and in line with applicable standards, regulations and current reporting trends
- Key user of the external reporting systems (Group Reporting)
- Provide guidance and ensure compliance with IFRS requirements on group level
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Experience in a consolidation team or 5 years of experience in a senior financial position of an international business, proven success actions in a senior advisory role or in an international audit company with a high interest in consolidation.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Administration
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- IT experience:
* MS-Office * Consolidation Software * Reporting tools
- Special kledge:
* Command IFRS or US GAAP * Corporate law (international)