Assistant Controller – WILRIJK

at  Imperial Brands

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Demonstrate experience with ERP systems to troubleshoot common issues, alongside strong Excel skills.
• Possess a solid understanding of legislation related to bookkeeping, tax, and social law.
• Communicate fluently in Dutch and English, with the ability to explain complex concepts in simple terms.
• Exhibit a hands-on, no-nonsense approach; be an independent, confident worker with a can-do mentality.
• Maintain discretion regarding wage information and other confidential matters.
• Display strong analytical and logical thinking skills while being organised and capable of working in a structured environment, balancing both a broad overview and attention to detail.

THE ROLE

We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and proactive Assistant Controller to join our financial department at Imperial Brands. In this role, you will leverage your senior-level knowledge of Belgian bookkeeping to ensure compliance with legislation and accounting principles. You will collaborate closely with auditors and address inquiries from tax authorities during audits, while also managing regular statutory forecasts and monitoring financial KPIs.
As an Assistant Controller, you will be responsible for producing monthly management reports, including tax and KPIs, to provide a fair view of the factory’s performance. You will assist in the estimation and preparation of the annual budget, ensuring accurate product costs and transfer prices in collaboration with the Cost Accountant. This role offers the right candidate a chance to make a meaningful impact within a supportive, innovative global FMCG company, backed by 25,000 employees worldwide.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Maintain expertise in Belgian bookkeeping principles, ensuring adherence to legislation, collaborating with auditors, and responding to tax authority inquiries during audits.
• Oversee monthly and periodic reporting, including tax and KPIs, to deliver accurate insights into factory performance based on validated data from budget owners.
• Lead the estimation and preparation of annual and quarterly budgets in conjunction with the management team, ensuring accurate product costing and transfer pricing in collaboration with the cost accountant.
• Work with the cost accountant to ensure proper valuation of insured risks.
• Calculate corporate tax obligations and supervise VAT submissions to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate finance-related processes and projects, such as ERP implementations and new group insurance, while adhering to internal control guidelines and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.