Philips is a diversified Health and well-being company, focused on improving people’s lives through timely innovations. As a world leader in healthcare, lifestyle and lighting, Philips integrates technologies and design into people-centric solutions, based on fundamental customer insights.
Your challenge:
As Accounting Controller you are part of the Accounting Operations organization for EMEA, dedicated to CEE market. It concerns a highly accountable role in which you safeguard the integrity of the financial information of organizational units in one or more markets and businesses within Lighting or HealthTech. You are also expected to initiate and participate in the improvement of related processes. It’s a dynamic role in which you make a difference!
Your team:
You will be part of the accounting organization in EMEA, dedicated to CEE market and will be based in Warsaw office. This role will report to the Segment Team Lead of region EMEA of one of the sectors. You will have a direct relationship with the Business Partner (controller) requiring collaboration, negotiation and communication skills. You will in alignment with the RTR Manager CEE in a country set the priorities for Accounting Specialist and third party supplier accountants.
You work intensively with a broad set of colleagues from different levels, expertise and geographic location. You clearly focus on both the content and the processes. You are able to understand what is happening behind the figures and information and you are able to collaborate, find solutions and improve processes if and where needed.
Your responsibilities:
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Co-Accountable for the integrity and consistency of the financial statements of the organizational units in your scope together with the Business Partner (You sign-off the Financial Statement and Financial internal Controls)
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Accountable for the performance of the accounting (RTR) processes and to create visibility on any accounting issues. Escalates properly to ensure timely resolution
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Management of Financial Audit relationship and Issue Resolution
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Develop, deploy and safeguard compliance to accounting policies & directives and ensure subsequent internal controls are set up at development of the policies and directives
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Partner and central communication point to the Finance Business Partners in the Sectors
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Guides and sets the priorities of Accounting Specialists in the RTR organization in co-alignment with the team lead of the RTR Manager CEE
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Drives and oversees improvement projects related to accounting processes and Internal Controls together with other parties
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Provides accounting judgment for complex and judgmental accounting issues and knows how to leverage the accounting network
We are looking for:
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Accounting formal education, superior level degree (RA, RC, CPA)
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Strong and formal IFRS knowledge
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Minimum 7-10 years of experience of accounting areas
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Fluent knowledge of English is a must (both orally and in writing)
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Strong Excel skills and SAP knowledge preferred
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Preferably having audit or consulting experience from The Big Four (audit firms)
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Taking ownership – leading change, be accountable for your goals
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Eager to win – delivering results
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Teaming up to excel – drive operational excellence and work in teams and partnerships
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Integrity – always act with high integrity
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Requiring collaboration, negotiation and communication skills
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Strong management skills
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High energy, strong sense of urgency, self-motivated and results-oriented
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Ability to work under pressure and manage priorities
We offer:
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Yearly bonus based on performance achieved
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A company car or cash equivalent in accordance with the Philips Car Policy
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Private medical care with option to extend it to family members
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BenefitSystem cards
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Discount for Philips’ products
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Wide training and development opportunities