**Accounting Controller** Philips is a global leader in health technology, committed to improving billions of lives worldwide and striving to make the world healthier and more sustainable through innovation. Driven by the vision of a better tomorrow. But it’s not just what we do, it’s who we are. We are 80,000, wonderfully unique individuals, with two things in common. An unwavering sense of purpose and a relentless determination to deliver on our customers’ needs. It’s what inspires us to create meaningful solutions – the kind that make a real difference – when it matters most. The world and our customers’ needs are changing faster than ever before and while we are proud of what we do already, we know we can do more. That’s why we need you, to help us tackle increasingly complex challenges posed by ever evolving health and well-being needs. **You are responsible for** + **The integrity of financial and management reporting (together with the Business Partner(s) (BP)), and work to proactively advise the BP on the impact of accounting standards on different business scenarios.** + **Proactively advise on accounting requirements for business events to drive better business decisions by making early determinations on the impact of accounting guidance. Determine accounting treatment for events and transactions of a complex, unique, and/or judgmental accounting nature, as well as to apply new/revised accounting policies in consultation with Technical Accounting and Oversight (TA&O).** + **Proactively identify risks to the financial processes and work with stakeholders inside and outside of Finance to address identified risks and financial process issues.** + **Review the trial balance (TB) and closing topics (Pre-MEC) in the monthly process, and lead the risk based Financial Reporting Review (FRR).** + **Monitor the Balance Sheet Account Reconciliations (BSAR), Month-end Closing (MEC) and Finance and Internal Control (ICS) audits. This includes working across finance and non-finance teams to address and close issues timely, review account documentation, and ensure reporting timelines are met.** **To succeed in this role, you’ll need a customer-first attitude and the following** + **Accounting formal education, superior level degree (Bachelor CPA). Master’s degree in a Finance and Accounting orientated is a plus.** + **> 3 years of related experience in similar roles. Experience in factories, Procomer requirements and operations in free zones are required. Preferably having audit or consulting experience from “Big 4” firms** + **Strong and formal IFRS knowledge, Excel skills and internal control processes and systems. SAP and cost accounting experience and knowledge are preferred.** + **Analytical and problem-solving skills with focus on quality and integrity** + **Advanced English** **How we work at Philips** We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week. Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company’s facilities. Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at the customers’ or suppliers’ locations This role is an office/Administrative shift **About Philips** We are a health technology company. We built our entire company around the belief that every human matters, and we won't stop until everybody everywhere has access to the quality healthcare that we all deserve. Do the work of your life to help the lives of others. * Learn more about our business. * Discover our rich and exciting history. * Learn more about our purpose. If you’re interested in this role and have many, but not all, of the experiences needed, we encourage you to apply. You may still be the right candidate for this or other opportunities at Philips. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion here. \#LI-PH1