Financial Controller

Job title:

Financial Controller

Company:

Kerry Group

Job description

Requisition ID: 56785
Position Type: FT Permanent
Workplace Arrangement: #LI-OnsiteAbout The RoleWe are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Financial Controller to join our team in Poland, based at our site in Olesnica near Wroclaw. This role will work to provide assurance that Kerry is meeting its financial compliance obligations in Poland and will safeguard and protect the assets of the Group by ensuring that appropriate controls are in place. The Financial Controller will work closely with corporate functions, commercial and operations finance, GBS, our auditors, and with the European Financial Compliance team.Key ResponsibilitiesGeneral Financial Compliance

• Enforce Group policies related to financial control, tax, treasury, insurance, legal, and company secretarial matters.
• Act as a local business partner for financial controllership and compliance.
• Complete all statutory returns.
• Control and sign commercial contracts for local entities.
• Cross functional collaboration for local business initiatives.

Financial Control / Reporting

• Partner with GBS on accounting matters for Kerry Poland.
• Review and approve monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Lead the year-end audit process and prepare Polish statutory financial statements.
• Manage lease accounting activities and trade transfers.
• Prepare statutory forecasts and legal entity impairment models.
• Support site funding requirements and dividend repatriation.
• Review divisional recharges and royalty calculations.
• Lead external audits and tax inspections.

Company Secretarial

• Support corporate governance and legal entity compliance.
• Coordinate board meetings and maintain statutory books of record.
• Act as a legal entity director and manage changes to registered legal entities.

Tax Accounting & Reporting

• Ensure accurate tax forecasting and prepare tax computations related to local entities.
• Lead and assist with tax audits, VAT returns, and transfer pricing and any e-filings.
• Support customs and excise duty compliance.

Insurance

• Complete the annual insurance questionnaire and manage local insurance claims.

Risk & Internal Control

• Act as a Site Risk Coordinator and complete internal control self-assessments annually.

M&A

• Assist in due diligence and finance integration for M&A activities.
• Ensure proper accounting for acquisitions and disposals.

Qualifications & Skills

• Qualified accountant (CPA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• 5-6 years of experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• SAP knowledge preferable.
• Strong P&L management skills.
• Astute business and commercial acumen.
• Experience in process improvement and standardization.
• IFRS and Polish GAAP experience.

About KerryKerry is the world’s leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier, and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers’ most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.Get in touch today!In Kerry we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles, and experiences. One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life. One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together. We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally.Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit. We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kerry and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic.Please note: We do not accept CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies where Kerry terms of business have not been signed. Additionally, we will not consider or agree to payment of any recruiter fee under these circumstances. This also applies to CVs or candidate profiles sent directly to any Kerry Hiring Managers.Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.Recruiter: #LI-HB2
Posting Type: LI

Expected salary

Location

Oleśnica, dolnośląskie

Job date

Sun, 19 Jan 2025 08:54:56 GMT

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