Senior Manager IFRS

The organization

LeasePlan is one of the world’s leading Car-as-a-Service companies, with 1.7 million vehicles under management in over 30 countries. LeasePlan purchases, funds and manages vehicles for its customers, providing a complete end-to-end service. They do this through two core businesses.

Car-as-a-Service
They are the global leader in the €68 billion Car-as-a-Service market, based on the number of vehicles in their fleet. They purchase, fund and manage vehicles for their customers, providing a complete end-to-end service. This is a resilient and cash-generative business that provides long-term subscription-based mobility solutions with integrated services.

CarNext.com
CarNext.com is a disruptive B2C and B2B digital marketplace that enables customers to buy, lease and subscribe to high-quality used cars in Europe. CarNext.com will be supported by an European network of up to 50 wholly owned retail and experience stores, where customers can view their high-quality cars, receive necessary consultation services and make a final purchase decision. CarNext.com is in pole position to lead the €65 billion Car-as-a-Service market for 3-4 year-old high-quality cars. This builds on LeasePlan’s position as the largest reseller of 3-4 year-old cars in Europe.

The position

For their headquarters in Amsterdam we are looking for a Senior Manager IFRS. Reporting to the Senior Vice President Corporate Control, FP&A, Tax. 
 
Tasks & responsibilities

• Specialist in IFRS topics and drive compliance and harmonization across the Group. Prepare position papers as needed on specific accounting topics.
• Monitor changes in IFRS and other relevant accounting standards (e.g. Dutch GAAP, regulatory requirements), assessing the impact for LP and taking the lead or participating in implementing these changes on a timely basis (e.g. IFRS 16, 17).
• Preparation of the LP interim and annual consolidated financial statements, including orchestration of the process and timetable
• Maintaining accounting manuals and guidelines, supporting consolidation and reporting teams on accounting matters. Organize training for reporting entities as needed.
• Defining key financial accounting & reporting controls to ensure global adherence to accounting policies
• Stakeholder management with KPMG, Investor Relations, LP Reporting entities, LP Corporate departments
• Lead IFRS department of 2-3 accounting professionals.
• Member of Finance leadership team and contribute to finance and business projects as needed.

Candidate profile 

• Master degree in Finance / Business administration
• Certified public accountant
• Work with complex matters in a changing environment
• Minimum of 10-15 years relevant work experience in a financial role (accounting, controlling and/or auditing) – extensive big-4 experience is a must
• Work experience with relevant IFRS for the financial / leasing industry
• English (fluent, verbally and written)
• The job holder is capable to enforce accounting discipline onto reporting entities with tact and diplomacy and to discuss and agree accounting topics with internal and external stakeholders
• The job holder is capable of executive stakeholder management both internally as well as externally (with auditor)
• Excellent communication
• Constructive/professional critical
• Strong and confident
• Pro-active
• Ability to work under pressure

Interested?

You can apply to this position by using the form below. For more information please contact Barbara Kuil or Sofie Man at +31 (0)35 201 84 00.