Who We Are
At Hail & Cotton International B.V., we are proud to be part of a global legacy in the tobacco industry, with a reputation built on quality, integrity, and long-standing partnerships. From our International division HQ in Aalsmeer, we support international operations that span continents, cultures, and markets. Our team is collaborative, forward-thinking, and committed to excellence in everything we do.
We put emphasis on creating cohesiveness among team members and promote working from office. It aids in seamless communication and increasing team productivity. Therefore, we would prefer if you are within 30 minutes of travel distance from our office.
Your Role in Our Story
We’re looking for an Assistant Financial Controller who thrives in a dynamic, international environment and is eager to grow within a global finance team. You’ll work closely with the International Controller and play a key role in ensuring our financial operations run smoothly, transparently, and in alignment with our strategic goals.
What You’ll Be Doing
As part of our finance team, your day-to-day will be varied, impactful, and collaborative. You’ll:
- Support financial consolidation across multiple international entities, ensuring accuracy and consistency in reporting.
- Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, helping leadership make informed decisions.
- Collaborate across departments and countries to gather financial data, streamline processes, and improve reporting accuracy.
- Contribute to budgeting and forecasting cycles, offering insights that drive performance and efficiency.
- Review general ledger and month-end accruals, allowances and provisions, to ensure compliance with Dutch/US GAAP/IFRS, and internal financial policies.
- Check inventory accounting and costing with a focus on proper cost absorption throughout the production cycle.
- Work with external auditors and advisors, supporting audits and tax filings with professionalism and precision.
- Leverage tools like Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Excel and Blue10 to manage data, automate tasks, and improve workflows.
- Continuously improve internal controls and financial processes, bringing fresh ideas and a proactive mindset.
What You Bring
- A degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in financial accounting or controlling, ideally in an international setting and public accounting.
- Solid understanding of international accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
- Strong Excel skills and experience with ERP systems (Business Central or Navision experience is a plus).
- A collaborative spirit and attention to detail.
- Fluent in English (Dutch is a plus).
- A proactive, hands-on approach and a willingness to learn and grow.
What We Offer
- A well-fitting competitive salary package.
- Travel allowance of € 0.23 per kilometer of business travel.
- Free car parking in the premises.
- Highly diverse tasks and responsibilities, which will allow you to grow your professional skills.
- Supportive and diverse international work environment.
- Exposure to latest tools and accounting best practices.
If this sounds interesting to you, please send your CV and a short cover letter to let us know how you can contribute to our team.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Accounting: 5 years (Required)
Language:
- English (Required)
Work authorization:
- Netherlands (Required)
Work Location: In person