Finance Manager – Kikkerland Design

We are looking for a hands-on Finance Manager who will become the right hand of the Managing Director EMEA and also reports to the CFO in NY.

Job description:
Managing the finance team (3 people), 2x AR and 1x AP.

Financial Management:

• Prepare accounts workpaper package and financial statements monthly for review by Managing Director and CFO.
• Lead financial and sales controlling in close cooperation with Managing Director and Sales Managers.
• Further optimize profitability and actively come up with improvement plans.
• Oversee the monthly reconciliation of the BV bank accounts together with the Finance Team members. Submit reconciliations to the CFO for approval.
• Reconcile accounts receivable monthly between the subsidiary and general ledger.
• Reconcile inventory monthly between the subsidiary and general ledger.
• Reconcile other general ledger accounts monthly, including but not limited to prepaid expenses, prepaid inventory, fixed assets, accounts payable, VAT payable, and accrued expenses.
• Interface with external auditors/tax authorities on VAT, income tax and wage tax issues.
• Assist Managing Director and CFO with ad hoc financial projects/analyses.
• Accounting warehouse and transportation expenses analysis and tracking.
• Assist as needed with year-end physical inventory and adjustment against perpetual records.
• Determine record retention requirements (and methods) for various accounting, bank and tax files.
• Coordinate with Managing Director and Operations Manager for filing of customer invoices and shipping documentation, including proof of deliveries.
• Contracts management.

VAT Management:

• Ensure approved vendors’ bills are tracked in general ledger by EU country for VAT claim purposes.
• Ensure customers’ sales are tracked in general ledger by EU country for VAT claim purposes.
• Monitor royalty payments by EU and non-EU country; and work with outside accountant to determine update in annual add-on % for import duties.
• Prepare monthly sales report for external accountant.
• Submit quarterly expenses to outside account, sorting the expenses by EU country, for VAT purposes.
• Manage the B2C VAT accounting and systems, including reconciling of B2C sales between the various e-commerce channels and Staxxer, as well as with the B2C bank account.
• Think proactively about improved efficiency, workflows and the preparation of periodic reports

The job requirements are:

• At least a completed bachelor’s degree in accountancy, business economics or finance;
• At least 8 years of relevant work experience;
• Experience and knowledge gained in finance, business economics, financial control, FMCG.
• Experience in Financial and Sales Controlling in International setting.
• Knowledge of and experience with improvement processes;
• Good command of the Dutch and English language (German is an advantage).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality is crucial.
• Managerial experience is important.

Kikkerland offers:

• A competitive salary;
• Travel allowance;
• 25 days off per year;
• A good pension scheme;
• 8% holiday pay;

Application process:
First interview will take place in Kikkerland office in Rotterdam together with Managing Director and Customer Service Manager. After the candidate has been selected, anwill be invited for a second interview with the Managing Director EMEA and CFO. In final round, third interview will take place together with CEO.

About Kikkerland Design
Since 1992, the folks at Kikkerland Design have traveled the world in search of original designs for things that can make life more enjoyable. Clever things to intrigue you. Smart things that make everyday tasks easier. And gentle things that make you feel happier when you use them.