Global Manager RTR General Accounting

Key Responsibilities

Strategy development & implementation: Contribute to the development of the RtR strategy and take responsibility to implement the RtR strategy. Contribute to the development of the GBDS strategy and policies.

RtR process scope: Lead end-to-end Record-to-Report (RtR) operations, driving daily execution, prioritization, and performance management in line with SLAs, KPIs, and stakeholder expectations. Oversee General Accounting activities for entities transitioned to GBDS.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage global execution of fixed assets, leases, payroll, journals, intercompany accounting, and month-end close
• Oversee intercompany billing, reconciliation, and reporting
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, journals, and management/audit reports
• Monitor performance, handle business queries, and resolve escalations
• Act as ICF control owner for assets, labour, journals, and intercompany processes
• Implement and standardize country-specific RtR processes globally in compliance with IFRS and Sherpa guideline

Networking: Build and maintain a network of relevant (internal and external) stakeholders/partners. Host StP Calls with Opco’s.

Knowledge development: Ensure knowledge & information level of the E2E RtR teams is kept up-to-date. Monitor internal and external developments and share relevant information.

Performance management: Drive leading performance mindset in teams with a focus on continuous improvement to drive efficiency and maintain service level within the team.

Compliance: Responsible for leading compliant operation, implementation and execution of Internal Control Framework and Segregation of Duties. Work with the Reporting & Accounting team on internal and external audit.

Scope sweeps: Implement scope sweeps towards 100% RtR coverage and process standardization.

Budget:

• Translate the overall FrieslandCampina/Finance strategy and RtR input into a year plan/budget for the RtR team as part of the GBDS organsiation and acquire approval.
• Ensure implementation and assessment of the financial (year) plan/budget for the department that is aligned and approved by GBDS LT.

Reporting and Management information:

• Provide insights at request or at own initiative regarding quantitative and qualitative developments by means of periodical and ad hoc reports and/or analyses, based on reporting principles.
• Ensure monthly KPI/OPI reports are produced (MBR), according to defined formats, procedures and legislation. Safeguard accurate and timely reports towards key stakeholders on key performance indicators.

People management: Lead, coach, develop and appraise team leaders and team members. Lead all HR initiatives (hiring, performance appraisal, development, communication etc.). Implement a robust back-up and knowledge retention plan. Ensuring adequate people management for direct reports (continuous dialogues and 1:1s, talent development, maintaining high engagement) and succession planning.

Policy & Controls ownership: Co-owns the RtR policies and procedures. Adheres to the standard operating procedures (SOP) associated to RtR and improves SOPs where necessary or relevant. Owns the ICF controls associated to RtR.

Staying true to who you really are, that is your starting point at FrieslandCampina. Because it is precisely by embracing our differences that we can grow together. We want to create a working environment that allows all employees to bring their best and authentic selves. If who we are suits you, but you’re not sure if you’re the best fit for the role, we still encourage you to apply so we can help you find the role that fits you best.

Qualification & Requirements

• Higher vocational education or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance
• Master’s degree in Finance and Accounting is an advantage
• IFRS or Chartered accountant certificate is an advantage
• 10+ years of experience in Accounting, Finance, Tax or a GBDS environment within an international and multicultural environment.
• At least 5+ years of leadership experience with people management in a managerial position (4-6 direct reports and 30+ indirect reports).
• Excellent and comprehensive E2E RtR process knowledge
• Excellent tax knowledge
• Strong accounting knowledge
• Strong communication, problem-solving, influencing and interpersonal skills
• Strong people & stakeholder management in a multicultural environment
• Digital & automation literacy: knowledge of RtR and office applications
• Ability to influence and inspire
• High degree of autonomy
• Continuous improvement mindset, drive change
• Result driven with ‘can do’ attitude
• Analytical skills

Benefits

What We Offer

• Unique company culture of Dutch heritage and international presence
• Diverse training and mentoring programs to help you grow on your own professional journey
• Exceptional support of cross disciplinary movement within the company to broaden your knowledge and growth path
• Autonomy and trust to create longer term impact that helps bring better nutrition to the world