Reporting and Control Manager

PURPOSE OF ROLE:

The purpose of this role is to ensure that the needs of APMT segment reporting are being supported. The role relies on team management, a continuous improvement mindset, accounting and analytical skills to help the business improve reporting towards the Group as well as compliance with APMM GAAP and Accounting and Control policies.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage the performance of the GSC R&C team, ensuring that work is allocated appropriately, prioritized, reviewed and completed on time.

As an integrated member of the HQ R&C Team, the Reporting and Control Manager works closely with the Lead Financial Controller of R&C, engages when needed with ATR Accounting managers, ATR process leads and Terminal finance teams to ensure complete, accurate and timely financial reporting in line with APMM GAAP and Accounting policies.

Support continuous improvement processes and manage the transfer of work from The Hague R&C team to deliver an overall more efficient and standardized reporting and control process.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

The GSC R&C Team principal accountabilities include (but are not limited to) the following:

Perform reporting and controlling tasks and support the HQ R&C team where needed

Perform variance analysis and commentary of all components of financial statements including P/L, Balance sheet, cash flow and off-balance sheet accounts

Review and sign-off online items in P/L, Balance sheet, cash flow and disclosures

Ensure timely sign off by entities in OneStream with continuous follow up and communication

Assist entities with reporting queries and partner with entities to improve OneStream reporting

Support various group related reporting and compliance projects

Publish OneStream scorecard on monthly basis outlining the performance of entities in OneStream

Support Joint Business Reviews, including reviewing financial statements and issuing recommendations relating to mapping, compliance with APMM GAAP and balance sheet reconciliations.

Support with creation and review of journal entries in the central adjustment entities.

Prepare audit deliverables

PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT & COMPLIANCE

Responsible for taking swift actions to address underperformance in the team or by entities during the month end process.

Track operational metrics/KPIs related to timely and accurate close of entities

Develop clear action plans and closely work with entities and OneStream users globally to improve the performance of operational metrics/KPIs

Have a good understanding of accounting group policies and guidelines, and able to support adherence to the accounting and control framework.

Ensure, together with the Lead Financial Controller R&C, that there is an annual agenda to improve execution of controlling and Group projects linked to the overall Finance objectives

CHANGE MANAGEMENT

Actively use and advocate using standard BI cockpits and similar products to minimize customization.

Take an active role and participate in groups where questions about process and systems improvements are discussed.

Lead or participate in Kaizens with the GSC R&C team to ensure continuous improvements and further standardization.

CRITICAL QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

Qualified Chartered Accountant with prior experience of at least 8-10 years in a financial reporting environment.

Strong people leadership skills with experience of managing a team.

A solid understanding of IFRS, financial reporting, financial processes and controls in an international environment.

Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration skills

Experience in delivering results through others (both direct and indirect report)

High level of integrity, proactiveness, ability to work under pressure and self-reflection.

Effective at change management, and be willing to embrace changes and new challenges

Assertive, team player and an international mindset, demonstrate excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills in English

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