Working as the subsidiary Accountant you will support the Managing Director and provide financial/management accounting service to all stakeholders, providing proactive support for accounting topics across two subsidiary companies which form part of the Western European region and Krones processing business.

You will have the ability to work independently and demonstrate sound and logical decision-making skills, including when to involve and consult with colleagues and senior managers. 

You will be highly motivated with excellent attention to detail and possess the ability to manage all stakeholders. You will be responsible for the management of a junior colleague supporting their development and managing their performance through regular one to ones.

Your responsibilities will include the timely and accurate delivery of financial activities, such as general ledger maintenance, accounts payable and accounts receivable, financial reporting, and statutory compliance.

• Accurate preparation of the financial accounts and management accounts (including the P&L statement, balance sheet and profit centre accounting), which should be produced in a timely manner to meet group reporting requirements/group accounting policies. Reporting to be submitted in line with Krones AG strict timetable
• Perform month-end closing tasks including accruals/prepayments, bank reconciliations, intercompany reconciliations, general ledger maintenance
• Oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable including day to day processes, approve bi-monthly payments run, ensure sales invoicing is performed in a timely manner and work in progress level meets or exceeds KPI target
• Responsible for reporting of Krones Netherlands/Krones Processing Netherlands financial performance to the Board of Directors, Regional Committee members, Business Unit & Senior Management on a monthly Basis
• Working with the Managing Director and corporate functions to prepare overhead departmental budgets and quarterly forecasts. Perform monthly analysis and variance commentary and present to senior colleagues
• Commercial project controlling for processing projects, including IFRS revenue recognition (percentage of completion method). Ensuring accurate provisions are calculated and posted Monthly
• Responsibility for statutory reporting (VAT returns, corporation tax return, withholding taxes etc.)
• Monthly Cash flow reporting to Krones AG Treasury department, including weekly cash balances & full responsibility for handling/issuing bank guarantees
• Contact with the financial providers such as banking, pension, audit and insurance companies
• Responsible for the annual audit process (balance sheets, tax, etc.) in cooperation with Krones Netherlands B.V / Krones Processing Netherlands B.V appointed Auditors
• Responsible for reviewing the Statutory Accounts prepared by the Auditors
• Responsibility for Krones corporate governance/compliance and internal control system, ensuring matrix is updated and maintained, new policies are communicated, and training provided in a timely manner
• Responsible for general purchasing, ensuring it is performed in line with group purchasing policy and the supplier code of Conduct
• Ad Hoc duties as and when required