Posted: Thursday, July 23nd, 2008
Our client is a global medical technology company and a leader in developing, manufacturing and supplying products, therapies and services for In-center Care and Self Care Hemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis, Renal Intensive Care and Hepatic Care.
Responsabilities
The Country Controller is responsible for the direction of financial controls in order to support the business objectives, including all aspects of accounting, treasury, business control, cost and operating analyses.
-Responsible for the overall effectiveness of the function and provide leadership and strategic direction in the specific financial area of responsibility which includes
-Manage the country’s financial department including accounting, taxes, treasury and audit processes
-Manage new and existing systems and processes
-Creating new systems and processes when necessary
-Evaluating the adequacy and implementing improvements to those systems and processes in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Standards, Tax Requirements, and Securities and Exchange regulations;
-Develop and administer policies for the financial function in the country
-Direction and coordination of the development and management of budgets, forecasts and strategic planning processes of operations.
-Prepare the financial elements of the plans/budgets in close cooperation with the Country Manager.
-Implementation of financial systems and processes in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards, group policies, tax requirements, securities and exchange regulations. Such systems may include General Accounting, Cost Accounting, Treasury, Benefits, Tax or Legal.
-Implementation of internal control policies and development of country specific procedures in the scope of accounting and finance that are in accordance with the overall GHC policies. Perform regular audits in order to monitor the implementation of those policies.
-Reporting of financial performance of operations, which include consolidation of financial statements according to GHC-policies and IFRS GAAP, management information systems, local statutory reporting and audit procedures.
-Responsible for country treasury functions and see to that group policies and procedures are implemented in the country.
-Responsible for driving working capital improvements in the country.
-Support Country Management in translating strategic targets into operational targets and into action plans. -Work with key performance indicators that reliably monitor the performance of clinic operations.
-Create the framework for benchmark studies among the various clinic operations and propose directions for improvement.
-Directs and coordinates the development and management of budgets, forecasts and strategic planning process of the country. Prepare the financial elements of the plans/budgets in close cooperation with the Country Manager.
-Provide guidance and training and specifically make use of financial concepts to explain and educate non-financial employees in key performance indicators and financial objectives.
Growth Agenda
-Support the business development activities in the country by preparing financial reports and analyses needed to evaluate growth targets: evaluate acquisition targets and investments, perform financial due diligences and advice senior management of risks and contingencies of the growth targets.
-Responsible for the financial aspect of the integration of new business, giving advice to senior management related to risks and optimal solutions in financial, operational and legal matters.
Profile of the ideal candidate
-Knowledge and experience typically gained through a Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration and at least 3 years of relevant experience
-Experience in areas such as Taxes, Treasury, Cost Accounting, etc.
-Superior command of written and spoken English
-IT-Skills-group consolidation systems, Scala
-Knowledge and experience of introducing a new IT system from a finance point of view and identifying and implementing an optimal process: A system that is supporting a set of functionalities, such as, ordering, purchasing, reporting, accounting
Competencies
-Ability to establish collaborative working relationships within all levels of the organization, as well as with external customers, service providers, payors, etc.
- Positive, proactive approach to problem solving and impediments. Mentors and motivates others to understand this approach and to do the same.
-Effective ability to lead people and projects.
-Diplomacy and confidentiality when dealing with sensitive issues.
-Requires strong analytical skills, ability to identify, define, and solve problems rapidly and to think and plan strategically.
-Requires demonstrated expertise in planning, budgeting, and project management directed toward achievement of annual, long-term and strategic business plans and goals.
-Oral and written communication skills are required, as well as superior command of written and spoken English language.
-Previous management experience in the specific functional area required.
-Ability to manage a corporate-wide function in multi-divisional environment, including problem resolution and consensus building between diverse management groups.
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