Job Description

Location: Hengelo, Netherlands

Teamleader Accounting (32 - 40 hours per week, Hengelo)
The finance department of Thales Nederland consists of ~50 team members organized in 2 different competence centers (clusters):

• Shared Services Accounting, Reporting & Controlling;
• Bid & Project, Industrial and Procurement Control

Shared Services Accounting, Reporting & Controlling is responsible for accounting, reporting and controlling

of departments and entities of Thales Nederland. The cluster is also responsible for internal control and subsidy control. For the Shared Services Accounting, Reporting & Controlling team, we are looking for a:

Teamleader Accounting

About your future job
As Teamleader Accounting you will be responsible for the accounting processes of Thales Nederland and operating in an international environment. You will be responsible for the accounting processes of multiple TNL sites. Key tasks will be:

• Responsible for general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets and project administration processes within the cluster.
• Responsible for compliance of the general ledger with IFRS, Dutch GAAP and US DFAR regulations.
• Responsible for coordinating the balance sheet specifications.
• Responsible for (internal) improvements and change projects of accounting processes.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance and implementation of internal control processes within the organization, aligned with international and local standards. ​
• Tax domestic and international: In-depth knowledge of domestic and international tax regulations to ensure compliance and optimize tax processes.
• Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable: Expertise in managing accounts payable and receivable processes in alignment with the company's financial operations.
• Team management: Proven experience in managing and developing a team, with strong leadership and resource management skills. ​
• ERP project and its ecosystem: Experience in managing and optimizing ERP systems, particularly for financial processes such as Order to Cash, Procure to Pay, and Record to Report.
• Key user AP process.
• Participate in internal and external audits.
• Sparring partner for Finance MT members.

Within this position, there is a lot of possibility for your personnel development.

Why you'd be a good match
We are looking for a pro-active & hands-on candidate with passion for Finance who likes to work in an international environment. You have a Master degree in Finance, at least 10 years of work experience (of which 5 years in Audit with a portfolio of industrial companies) and good English and Dutch communication skills. Experience in managing people and developing them is required (preferably managing an Accounting team in a medium or large sized company). Knowledge of IFRS and Dutch GAAP is also required. Experience and feeling with accounting processes, is a well-developed skill you have. You are curious by nature and question current processes. You can tackle subjects on your own but are also a team player and like to participate in and initiate improvement projects. Good communication skills are critical to your success in this role. Furthermore, you have a good knowledge of MS Office and affinity with IT/ERP systems (preferably Oracle).

What's in it for you

• A challenging job in a great team within our high-tech, innovative working environment. Includes the freedom for initiative and good ideas.

• Room for personal and professional growth within our organization, for example with regards to technical, commercial or international skills.
• Valuable international collaboration with coworkers from 68 different countries around the globe.
• A comfortable work space in a modern environment, with a focus on flexibility and the right work life balance.
• You can usually work where and whenever you want. Within Thales, we aim for a 60/40 balance, where you work from home approximate two days a week, when your role allows this.
• A good salary, fitting travel allowance, and the ability to personalize your employment conditions: for instance, you can trade PTO for internet costs, our bicycle plan, company fitness or relocation costs.
• 40 days off per year (PTO). Yes, really.

Interested?
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Diversity Statement
We actively support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. That means that equal opportunities, inclusion and an informal culture are integral to our success. It also means that your well-being and happiness matter to us! That’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, remote working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times.

Security Requirements
In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in The Netherlands and employment and/or education history. Some vacancies may require a security clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for security clearance please refer to the General Intelligence and Security Service.

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