We are currently seeking for a controller that is searching for a unique and exciting opportunity to work from the ground up. Are you looking for remarkable professional challenges that will enrich your career in all levels: implementing the corporate ERP system; key liaison person with all departments and head office. If so this exceptional offer is for you!

Reporting to the Business Unit Controller, the Entity Controller is responsible for all accounting and financial functions. The selected candidate will be responsible for all the day-to-day activities of the accounting department and will take ownership for accounting, reporting, internal controls, budgeting and operational analysis. This position also plays a critical role in ensuring all information is available in a timely manner to provide feedback, recommendations and KPIs to various department managers.  This position will be in Wismar (Germany).  It's an exciting opportunity available for a controller role and a great chance to join Lallemand Group. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for day-to-day financial functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, tax filing, control of inventory and maintaining an accurate general ledger of accounts
• Build accurate inventory production costs and prepare monthly analysis of variances
• Monitor the financial performance of the entity
• Coordinate, create, review and analyze annual operating budget
• Compile and analyze financial reporting packages monthly for corporate reporting
• Communicate financial metrics to both corporate and department managers
• Manage financial controls in accordance with the company’s internal protocols and procedures
• Review of all expenses incurred to ensure accuracy and legitimacy
• Prepare and analyze financial statements for the entity globally but also by business unit and cost centers
• Manage relationships with various internal and external clients
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Create and implement policies and procedures to identify, resolve and document accounting issues in addition to creating procedures to make the monthly closing and reporting processes more efficient and accurate
• Assist with ad-hoc requests, special projects and other responsibilities as required

Technical skills

Required

• Professional accounting designation / certification with minimum 3-5 years' relevant accounting experience
• Experience with cost accounting, standard costs and production variance analysis
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel (advanced skills with pivot tables & linking) and other Microsoft Office products
• Experience in developing and managing budgets
• Analytical skills to develop financial models and projections

Asset

• Knowledge of SAP / Concur
• Knowledge of IBM Cognos BI / Cognos Controller / Cognos TM1
• Experience with inter-company and inter-division transactions and multi-currency transactions

Personal abilities

Required

• Ability to adapt to change and multi-task
• Self-motivated and self-directed
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Organized and effectively manage priorities
• Respect for standards, procedures and deadlines
• Ability to work closely with management teams, both locally and abroad
• Conscientious about timeliness of assignments and quality of work product / attention to detail
• Autonomous and sense of responsibility
• Responsive team player

General criteria

Required

• Language spoken and written German and English

Competitive social benefits.