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Financial Controller

Energy Trading
Rotterdam
May 6

Count Energy Trading’s Dutch finance team consists of the Global Financial Controller and a team of four accountants. As a Financial Controller, you will report to the Global Financial Controller. Together with the Global Financial Controller, you will be responsible for the financial health of the organization and provide crucial information for decision-making. You will play a key role in monthly, quarterly, and year-end closings, preparing financial reports, and analysing financial performance. Key focus will be on accurate and timely reporting of financials, and optimisation and automation of finance processes.

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Key Responsibilities:

  • Financial Reporting:  
  • Periodically support the (consolidated) reporting for stakeholders.
  • Review of accurate and timely financial statements.
  • Review reconciliations made by the accounting team.
  • Checking the financial reporting by laws and regulations.
  • Prepare position papers.

  • Audit:
  • Support the audits of the entities in the CET Holding B.V. group.
  • Assist with the preparation of the audit.

  • Financial analysis
  • Support the analysis of costs, expenses, and profitability of the company.
  • Support cost control efforts and identify opportunities for cost savings within the organization.

  • Compliance and Controls:  
  • Ensure compliance with internal control mechanisms and company policies.
  • Ensure correct application of accounting standards (IFRS).

  • Tax filings
  • Assisting with corporate tax returns.

  • Process improvement
  • Identify areas for process optimization within financial reporting and accounting.
  • Support by streamlining financial processes, including automation.

  • Special projects
  • Being part of a growing organisation there are many special projects such as investment opportunities, due diligence on potential target companies, the incorporation of new entities, and supporting the development of new businesses.

Profile:

  • Education: Completed a Master’s degree in Business Economics, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

  • Work Experience: 5-7 years of experience in a financial role, preferably as an accountant, financial controller, or a similar position in a dynamic work environment.

  • Knowledge and Skills:
  • Extensive knowledge of financial reporting and analysis.
  • Experience with financial systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics).
  • Knowledge of accounting principles and regulations (e.g., IFRS).
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate complex financial data into clear reports.
  • Proficient in Excel and other financial software (e.g. Power BI).
  • Strong command of the English language, both spoken and written.

  • Personal Traits:
  • Proactive, results-oriented, and solution-driven.
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
  • Stress-resistant and able to work under tight deadlines.
  • Integrity and a high level of accuracy.

Offer:

  • A challenging position within a growing organization, offering the chance to help professionalize the finance team.  
  • Opportunities for personal development and career growth.
  • Competitive salary and attractive benefits package.  

About COUNT Group

We are experts within the petrochemical industry, offering a complete portfolio from bulk trading to chemical distribution and sustainability consultancy.

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