Project manager Vacatures in Asten

Over de vacature

At Boels, we're constantly improving and growing. As our new Manager Accounting Operations, you are responsible for the smooth execution of our accounting operations across multiple countries.

What you'll do

You will lead a team of 19 international finance professionals (5 direct reports), define strategy and drive process harmonization and standardization, and are responsible for compliance, efficiency, and service excellence. You are both a people leader and a change driver who thrives in an international environment and enjoys optimizing processes while building high-performing teams. You report to the Manager Financial Accounting.

As Manager Accounting Operations, you are responsible for the performance, SLAs,compliance and continuous improvement of the Accounting Operations teams. You actively:

• Coach and develop your team leaders and accounting professionals to become the best version of themselves.
• Manage and control team performance against KPIs and service level agreements, and report on team performance to management.
• Conduct periodic performance and development reviews with your direct reports.
• Directly manage the invoicing staff and oversee the departmental manual invoicing process.
• Provide first approval of bank payments.
• Act as the escalation point for operational and stakeholder issues that exceed Team Leader authority.
• Foster collaboration across Finance and the wider Boels organization.
• Create an engaged, motivated, and high-performing team culture.
• Drive process optimization, standardization, and harmonization initiatives across the different areas where people are located.
• Identify and initiate opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and automation.
• Support M&A integration projects and ensure successful onboarding of newly acquired companies.
• Support IT and treasury-related projects.

The team 'Accounting Operations' is responsible for:

• The correct and timely processing of daily and monthly accounting activities.
• The efficient, accurate, and timely execution of the company-wide invoicing process.
• The payment process.
• High-quality balance sheet reconciliations.
• Monitoring of cash discrepancies and detection of possible fraud cases related to cash and suspense accounts.
• Timely and accurate VAT filings, statutory submissions, and reporting obligations.
• Execution of internal controls and compliance with accounting standards, the internal control framework, company policies and reporting obligations.

What you'll get in return

At Boels, you'll join an ambitious and international organization where you can make a real impact. We offer a challenging leadership role with room to develop, improve processes, and shape the future of our Finance Shared Service Center.

In addition, we offer:

• A gross salary between €3.951 and €5.643 based on your experience.
• 28 vacation days (and a possibility to buy max. 5 days extra).
• Travel allowance to Sittard.
• A company laptop and smartphone.
• An investment by Boels Rental in your personal development so your knowledge and skills will remain up to date.
• We offer a cycling purchase plan and company fitness partnerships.
• Special Boels discounts on e.g. electronics, weekend trips, collective insurance, and rental of tools with a substantial employee discount!

What you bring

• At least a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in a similar leadership role, preferably in an international environment.
• Solid knowledge of accounting principles
• Strong people management, coaching, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with process improvement, project management, and change management.
• A hands-on, proactive attitude and the ability to perform under pressure.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Affinity with IT systems and innovation.
• Excellent communication skills in English, preferably you speak Dutch.

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Over de vacature

You will lead the Accounting Operations team for Central Europe on a daily basis. You analyse suspense accounts and settle debtor and creditor topics, oversee the VAT and statistics processes, and ensure all deadlines are met. You are a hands-on leader who keeps oversight in a busy environment and enjoys improving ways of working. This role is also a great next step for an accounting professional who is ready to develop into a leadership position. You report to the Manager Accounting Operations. The role is based in Sittard, with the possibility to work from home for up to one day per week.

You actively:

• Lead and coach the team in its daily activities, allocate and prioritize work,and motivate and develop team members to perform at their full potential.
• Conduct periodic performance reviews with each direct report.
• Provide first approval of bank payments.
• Provide hands-on operational support during peak periods.
• Ensure smooth cooperation within and across teams, both in your own department and throughout Boels.
• Drive and implement operational improvements within Central Europe to increase efficiency.
• Provide input to IT regarding the IT solutions in use by Financial Accounting.
• Act as point of contact for auditors and government institutions.

For your team you ensure:

• Correct and timely processing of the daily bank statements and the suspense accounts.
• Monthly reporting of cash discrepancies and the signaling of possible fraud cases related to cash and suspense accounts.
• Timely execution of the regional payment process.
• High-quality balance sheet reconciliations.
• Timely and accurate preparation and delivery of VAT and other administrative statements and statistics, meeting all deadlines.
• Timely period-end and year-end closing activities for Central Europe.

What you'll get in return At Boels, you'll join an ambitious and international organization where you can make a real impact. We offer a leadership role with room to develop yourself, coach others, and improve processes within our Finance Shared Service Center.

What you'll get in return At Boels, you'll join an ambitious and international organization where you can make a real impact. We offer a leadership role with room to develop yourself, coach others, and improve processes within our Finance Shared Service Center.

In addition, we offer:

• A gross salary between €3.528 and €5.040 based on your experience.
• 28 vacation days (and a possibility to buy max. 5 days extra).
• A company laptop and smartphone.
• An investment by Boels Rental in your personal development so your knowledge and skills will remain up to date.
• We offer a cycling purchase plan and company fitness partnerships.
• You will receive special Boels discounts on e.g. electronics, weekend trips, collective insurance, and rental of tools with a substantial employee discount!

What you bring

• At least a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience in an accounting function, preferably in an international environment.
• Solid knowledge of accounting principles, including VAT and other administrative statements and statistics.
• People management, coaching, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with process improvement and project management.
• A hands-on, proactive attitude and the ability to perform under pressure.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with MS Office and ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Affinity with IT systems and innovation.
• Strong communication skills in English, preferably you speak Dutch.

Heb je interesse? Ben je ervan overtuigd dat dit de juiste baan voor jou is, upload dan je documenten. Heb je nog vragen, neem dan contact op met onze recruiter Dorus Kanen op.