Manager Accounting & Control

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
1.    Maintain Lamb Weston EMEA SOX Control Framework:
o    Oversee compliance and ownership of the SOX control framework for Business & IT.
o    Provide guidance on control design and ensure alignment with Lamb Weston reporting structures.
o    Assess impacts of organizational changes on the EMEA SOX framework.
o    Automate and streamline controls using workflow tools like ServiceNow.
o    Ensure follow-up on identified action items and address gaps or deficiencies.
2.    Adherence to Change Management Processes:
o    Update & improve control procedures for Risk & Control Matrix releases and other changes.
o    Harmonize EMEA control frameworks with global standards, emphasizing standardization and automation.
o    Maintain relevance of the control framework by reviewing and managing change requests.
3.    Governance, Risk & Compliance Management:
o    Collaborate with compliance teams (Legal, Quality, Information Security) on risk management.
o    Address emerging risks and ensure mitigation through embedded controls.
o    Follow up on accounting/reporting errors to strengthen controls and prevent recurrence.
4.    Control Reporting & Attestation:
o    Monitor and report on control execution status.
o    Coordinate control attestation processes for EMEA and support training sessions.
o    Address control-related issues and serve as the primary point of contact for internal audit.
5.    S/4HANA Readiness for SOX Framework:
o    Ensure SOX compliance during project implementations.
o    Safeguard local statutory compliance alongside global project requirements.

Qualifications and Competencies
•    Degree in Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent.
•    5-10 years in an accounting & reporting or internal audit role. 
•    Knowledge and expertise regarding corporate governance and internal control frameworks.
•    Familiarity with the food or agri-business industry is a plus.
•    Fluency in English and preferably Dutch language.
•    Strong project management, communication, and analytical skills.

We offer you a challenging job in a dynamic and growing organization in the food industry. We challenge you to grow in the same way as our company, where development is key. We thrive in a culture defined by our values: Integrity, Teamwork, Inclusion, Drive for Results and Empowerment. As we say at Lamb Weston EMEA, when we see a potato, we see opportunities. What opportunities do you see?