Financial Controller / GL Accountant

As a total solution provider of medical devices and pharmaceutical packaging, Nipro Europe Group Companies is continuously committed to improving patient outcomes and quality of life. We are part of a large global network headed by Nipro Corporation Japan, an industry-leading healthcare company with over 33.000 employees worldwide. Our European headquarters in Mechelen, Belgium covers a wide geographical reach (Europe, Africa, India, the Americas) and is home to Nipro Medical Europe, Nipro PharmaPackaging International, and the Institute for Medical Practice (iMEP) Belgium.”

We are looking for a dynamic, hands-on Financial Controller / GL Accountant for our Nipro Europe Group Companies and Nipro Digital Technologies divisions.

About the Role

As hands-on Financial Controller /Accountant you are responsible for the A-Z finance and GL accounting activities of Nipro Europe Group Companies (NEGC) and Nipro Digital Technologies (NDTE) as well as the Corporate Service Charges cost allocation model. In addition will you take care of first line financial controlling and reporting activities to be performed for both entities. In this role you will be a member of the Finance team and report into the CFO of NEGC.

What you’ll do

• General accounting activities for NEGC and NDTE such as payroll reconciliations, (AP as back-up), AR, pre-payments, accruals etc.; review fixed asset tables and depreciation postings, etc.
• Monthly closing activities for NDTE, NEGC inclusive Corporate Service Charge allocations, calculations, and invoicing to internal customers
• Monthly, Quarterly and Annual reporting: MMR P&L & Balance Sheet / DIVA / CSC cost reports / Budget control report etc.
• Align with other accountants within the group on payroll, bank & tax matters
• You conduct a periodical review of numbers with budget owners

• You support NEGC and NDTE with developing strategic plan proposals based on received inputs & information in close coordination with CFO
• You coordinate and support the budgeting process in QlikView and DIVA, in close collaboration with the budget holders
• You maintain and run Corporate Service Charges allocation model and calculations

• You coordinate annual audit processes and follow-up and provide on information requests from auditors for NEGC and NDTE

• You initiate, improve and automate processes and reports related to the above
• You support ad-hoc and annually defined improvement projects where required

You perform all tasks in accordance with ISO quality and JSOX requirements, whilst taking Nipro values into account

What You’ll Need

• You obtained a Bachelors or a Masters degree in Finance or Accounting and you have at least 5 years of relevant experience
• You have strong working knowledge and experience required related to Excel/PowerPoint/SAP
• You have strong analytical skills and an eye for detail
• You are a flexible, positive and solution focused person
• You are hands-on and stress resistant
• Strong communication skills, able to work independently
• You thrive in an entrepreneurial environment where out-of-the-box thinking is required
• You have solid planning and time management skills
• Excellent command in English is required, additional languages are a plus
• Knowledge and user experience with ERP systems, planning tools or reporting tools like QlikView are considered as a plus

What We’ll Offer

We will offer the right candidate the ability to develop and grow fast in an international business setting. Next to a competitive salary, you will land in a friendly and dynamic working environment where people enjoy autonomy and taking initiative. Together with you and the team we want to develop this working environment to a great place to work that further attracts talents around the globe.

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Please send your CV to marjan.verbeeck@nipro-group.com