General Accountant

Karo is at an exciting stage in its journey to become a €1 billion European leader in consumer healthcare.

Our purpose is to deliver better everyday health through smart choices and after a series of exciting acquisitions, we now own a strong portfolio of consumer healthcare brands, including E45, Decubal, Nailner, CCS, Multi-Gyn, Flux, Paracet, Alpha Foods, Remescar and Nutravita across Global markets.

Alongside a continued active M&A agenda, our target is to accelerate the growth of our current brand portfolio, growing 7-10% CAGR over the next 3 years. For our priority brands, this means double-digit growth, equating to growth well ahead of the category. To achieve this, we must serve consumers better than the competition and for Karo, this requires a transformation in how we build our brands, innovate and go to market.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Take ownership and manage month-end, quarter-end, and annual closing timetables in accordance with group deadlines and policies:

• Interact and manage relationships with external parties (e.g., Banks, tax authorities, regulatory authorities, auditors, etc.).
• Provide information for performance indicators and assist in improving processes.
• Interact and engage to build positive working relationships with Global Finance colleagues and other functions and the business as required. (e.g., respond to queries, follow-up on outstanding invoices, etc.).
• Comply with internal controls and policies.
• Identify, support, and drive continuous improvement opportunities within the finance function.
• Support in training of new employees in General Accounting team.

Core competencies

• A bachelor’s degree from a university or similar in Finance/accounting. 
• 3+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Excellent verbal and written English language communication skills.
• Experience and proficiency in Excel.
• Experience in using general ledger modules integrated in ERP software.
• Experience in a financial process role, preferably within an international environment.
• Ability to prioritize and schedule workload.

Nice to have competencies

• Proficiency in other languages: Spanish, German, Dutch or other Nordic Languages.
• Worked in either of the following systems: IFS, ADRA, Aaro, Power BI, RPA. 
• Experience with MS Teams, PowerPoint, MS outlook.
• Understanding of business systems and applications.

• Opportunity to create, grow, and encourage
• Apart from a competitive salary pack, there are lots of growth opportunities to meet your personal ambitions
• Flexible schedule and life-work balance
• Responsibility for exciting and challenging projects that have a direct, visible impact on our customers and the industry
• Very positive work environment in a young, international, and motivated team
• Start-up spirit while being a part of a large international organization with strong values

Karo Healthcare has a Diverse & Inclusive environment. We are looking for qualified candidates irrespective of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion, national origin, disability or age.