Assistant Controller

Metsä Board

www.metsaboard.com

Metsä Board is a leading European producer of premium fresh fibre paperboards. We focus on lightweight and high-quality folding boxboards, food service boards and white kraftliners. The pure fresh fibres we use in our products are a renewable resource, traceable to origin in sustainably managed northern forests. We are a forerunner in sustainability, and we aim for completely fossil free mills and raw materials by 2030.

Together with our customers we develop innovative packaging solutions to create better consumer experiences with less environmental impact. In 2020, our sales totalled EUR 1.9 billion, and we have about 2,400 employees. Metsä Board, part of Metsä Group, is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.

Job description

We are looking for an Assistant Controller. The position will be located in Mechelen, Belgium.

What’s your role in the future Metsä?

Metsä Board Finance is looking for a reliable Assistant Controller to assist in preparing financial statements that follow all regulatory and accounting guidelines under the supervision of a Regional controller. You will be responsible for identifying and preventing discrepancies and helping set up control systems.

An effective assistant controller has good knowledge of accounting principles. You must be an organized professional with a great eye for detail, reliable as well as able to carry out tasks autonomously and collaboratively.

The goal is to contribute to keep the accounting and financial processes of the company up to standard and ensure accurate financial reporting and control. You will report to the Regional controller.

Your key responsibilities include:

Key responsibilities:

• Support most aspects of accounting management (billing, tax forms, reporting etc.)
• Assist in the formulation of internal controls and policies to comply with legislation and established best practices
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements in compliance with official guidelines and requirements
• Manage journal entries, invoices etc. and reconcile accounts for the monthly or annual closing
• Assist in the preparation of budgets or forecasts
• Participate in preparation for the annual audit
• Help in development of reports for management or regulatory bodies
• Assist HR manager and administrator
  
  

Prerequisites
Candidate experience and competence expectations are:

• Proven experience as assistant controller or other similar position
• Solid knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and regulations
• Excellent knowledge of accounting and financial processes (budgeting, financial closure, reporting etc.)
• Understanding of data analysis and forecasting
• Working knowledge of MS Office (especially excel) and accounting software (e.g. SAP)
• Well-organized with ability to prioritize
• Very good communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and problem-solving ability
• Fluent speaking English/French
• Bachelor degree in accounting
• 2 year experience (minimum)

Sending your application

If you feel this could be the right opportunity for you, please submit your application using the link "Apply". Please include your application, CV and salary request in English. The search is open until 12.09.2021