Head of Accounting

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BauWatch Group is the European leader in temporary security solutions and has grown rapidly over the past 10 years with a current year-over-year growth around 30% p.a. As Europe's #1 in the industry, we provide monitored surveillance-services to customers primarily in the construction and civil engineering industry by combining our ruggedised monitoring towers, our own in-house software and our leading end-to-end operations (incl. service and logistics) with remote monitoring to protect our customers' assets.

BauWatch has disrupted the market for temporary security. Backed by a leading purpose-driven investor and with teams already present in the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, France, the UK, Spain, Italy, Poland, Austria, Ireland and we will expand to more countries.

Functie
Lead the next stage of our accounting team's development by setting structured processes for accurate, compliant reporting. Collaborate with local teams to implement accounting standards, establish ERP systems, and ensure timely, reliable financial reporting (IFRS and GAAP). You'll define and apply strategies while actively participating in daily tasks. Preparing for the 2025 CSRD compliance deadline is also essential, including building strong internal controls.

Your key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain the BauWatch Accounting Manual, ensuring compliance with IFRS and GAAP standards.
• Oversee monthly consolidation, review, and quality control for accurate reporting.
• Coordinate financial system setup, reporting tools, and year-end audit processes.
• Support finance teams in adhering to policies, internal controls, and company-wide objectives.
• Prepare and distribute periodic financial statements, driving process improvements across finance operations.

Profiel
You're ready to lead in a high-demand, dynamic setting, implementing crucial support and processes to drive business goals. You thrive in building up new structures, with hands-on initiative and contagious energy that motivates others. This role is for someone proactive, who finds energy in unstructured environments and enjoys making a real impact.

We also think you need the following:

• Master's degree in Accounting, or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in audit or accounting, preferably in a multinational environment.
• Strong knowledge of finance processes and reporting guidelines including systems.
• Experience with (external) financial reporting and audit processes.
• Knowledge of IFRS.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Excellent knowledge of the English language, both spoken and written.

Aanbod
This role offers the chance to shape an ambitious, growing company where your insights make a difference in an informal, flexible environment. You'll find a permanent position, diverse responsibilities, supportive colleagues, and the freedom to work independently. The company's growth matches the pace of your development, offering tools and support to help you succeed and make an impact.