Financial Controller - CE

Karo Healthcare, a dynamic and growing company, is all about making smart choices for everyday healthcare. With a wide-ranging portfolio across seven categories including medical products, we own and sell over 80 brands in about 90 countries. Our portfolio includes such brands as E45, Pevaryl, Lamisil, Nutravita, Decubal and many others. Our core belief in empowering people to make intelligent health decisions drives our growth strategy, blending organic expansion and M&A. Since 2019, under EQT ownership, we're rapidly heading towards a €1 billion European leadership position in consumer health.

Join us at Karo Healthcare on our exciting journey. We're currently looking for a Financial Controller - CE for our office in Düsseldorf, Germany.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyse and approve balance sheet reconciliations done by the CoE accountants
• Tax & VAT compliance
• Prepare country specific BS reconciliations
• Report and sign-off in AARO, Adra and BI (incl sales confirmation for the legal entities in scope)
• Second approval of outgoing payments (e.g., AP, Payroll, tax, other manual bank payments)
• Intercompany reconciliation, e.g. ensure issuance of transfer pricing invoices
• Overall responsible for the Fixed asset register and balances, including but not limited to the understanding of the impact of and implementation of new acquisitions
• P/L and Balance Sheet review, incl fluctuation analysis per legal entity in scope, the full scope of accounts and transactions for the legal entity
• Taking an active role in the implementation of internal controls and policies to ensure Karo comply with the identified internal control audit framework, including performing continuous internal controls, identify gaps and working closely with the Internal Audit function
• Identify and support in continuous improvement opportunities within the finance function, support in training of new employees. · Ensure compliance with IFRS and if applicable local GAAP and bridges between the two
• Contact person and coordinator for external and internal audits
• Annual reports and financial statements
• Key input to Financial reporting cycle and all other relevant finance cycles
• Taking an active role in driving efficiency and projects related to accounting and finance processes

• University degree in Finance, Accounting or related field
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in a financial controller role or similar position
• Fluent in English, both writing and speaking
• Experience and understanding of integrated ERP software
• Deep understanding of end-to-end processes such as Order to cash, Purchase to pay and Record to Report
• In-depth knowledge of Accounting principles and an understanding of IFRS
• Ability to analyse, support and guide in complex accounting problems e.g. hedge accounting, cash pool, VAT, complex personnel related issues, corp insurances, deferred tax
• Advanced user of excel and other digital tools as required
• Ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment and to make decisions in a complex environment
• Professional and collaborative individual that enjoys working as part of a team as well as independently
• Open to ask for support whenever needed and not afraid to reach out within the organization
• Influential communicator with a strong positive mindset and “can do” attitude who works with different people and cultures

• Opportunity to create, grow, and encourage
• Apart from a competitive salary pack, there are lots of growth opportunities to meet your personal ambitions
• Flexible schedule, hybrid model with the primary work place in the office, and life-work balance
• Responsibility for exciting and challenging projects that have a direct, visible impact on our customers and the industry
• Very positive work environment in a dynamic, international, and motivated team
• Start-up spirit while being a part of the large international organization with strong values

Karo Healthcare has a Diverse & Inclusive environment. We are looking for qualified candidates irrespective of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion, national origin, disability or age.