Netherlands Job Openings

ProQR Therapeutics

Manager Accounting & Finance Operations

Leiden

FULL TIME

August 29, 2024

Pro QR Therapeutics is a biotechnology company listed on NASDAQ with offices in Leiden, the Netherlands and Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. Pro QR is focused on the development of life changing RNA therapies to meet the unmet need of individuals and families with common and rare diseases. A team of 150+ enthusiastic Pro QRians from all walks of life and more than 30 different nationalities is up to this challenge. We have the passion and commitment to make a difference in the lives of the communities we serve. Our proprietary Axiomer RNA editing technology platform enables the editing of specific single nucleotides in RNA using the cells own editing machinery. Axiomer RNA editing technology harnesses ADAR (Adenosine Deaminase Acting on RNA), which is machinery present in all human cells to repair G-to-A mutations, modulate protein, and enable protective mutation functions. Axiomer could potentially yield a new class of innovative medicines and treat currently untreatable diseases.
Our Finance department is currently looking for a Manager of Accounting and Finance Operations (full-time/Minimum of 32 hours per week) to join our team.
The finance department is responsible for managing all financial and procurement aspects of the Company’s operations including external and internal reporting, internal controls and treasury, FP&A, tax and procurement. Manager Accounting & Finance operations will execute activities in financial closing and reporting processes: preparation and reviewing of various accounting specifications to facilitate the monthly closing in SAP, preparing accounting position papers and preparing quarterly financial statements under IFRS.
Job details:
Closing:

Ensure timely, complete and accurate closing activities together with the accounting team on various accounting topics
Execute and document evidence of the periodic (So X) controls during closing periods
Work closely with our Director Internal control for continuous improvement in closing and operational processes and Sox requirements
Prepare financial data in accordance with IFRS standards for 6-K, 20F and annual report, including XBRL reporting
Manage communications with external auditors on external financial statements and accounting issues to ensure auditor agreement with company decisions on accounting disclosures, and issues
Coordinate annual audit and quarterly review activities of external auditors
Assist in monthly consolidation procedures
Assist in compliance work related to the consolidated numbers e.g. CBS reporting

Technical accounting matters:

Monitor and ensure timely identification and compliance with evolving accounting guidance
Provide IFRS interpretation and prepare technical memoranda (e.g. position papers) that document issues or new developments in a clear, logical and comprehensive manner
Perform check of accounting guidance

Tax compliance:

Ensure and monitor tax compliance on VAT, Wage tax (Dutch, UK and US) related matters, income tax
Coordinate tax matters with our tax advisors

Other:

Participate in other projects as required

Work on ad hoc requests from management

Location: Leiden, NL (on-site)
We expect our Manager Accounting & Finance operations to have:

Experienced and dedicated finance professional with at least 5 years of experience in Financial Controlling or one of the Big 4 Accounting firms
Preferably work experience within Biotech / Pharmaceutical industry
Certified Public Accountant (CPA/CA/ACCA/RA or equivalent)
An excellent knowledge of IFRS, and preferably also of SEC rules, combined with the ability to research and propose company positions on complex accounting issues
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to execute and follow-through to completion and documentation
Ability to oversee day-to-day operations of the accounting team
Experience with Merrill Bridge or similar reporting tools a plus
Experience with SAP and Basware is a plus
Experience with IFRS 2 is a plus
Experience with ESG/CSRD reporting is a plus

Skills and competencies that are required for making the difference:

Analytical and accurate
Influencing, leading, and delegating abilities
Critical thinking, decision making and problem-solving skills.
Planning and organizing – Organizational abilities
Excellent Office skills (including Excel)
Result oriented: Ability to achieve the target within given time
Excellence Communication skills
Adaptability – Efficient under pressure, always meet deadlines
Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English (and Dutch)
A nice person :)

Pro QR as an employer
As an employer, we are a true believer of the value of a workforce in which people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to develop themselves, personally and professionally. We believe that happy and energized people, working well together in an environment in which they thrive, will do phenomenal and awesome things.
We are committed to ensure that no employee, candidate or job applicant receives less favorable treatment on the grounds of race, age, disability, pregnancy, religion, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status. At Pro QR we want to create an inclusive culture where everyone can be valued for who they are and in which individual differences and the contributions in all forms are recognized and valued.
We offer an exciting and innovative working environment in a very committed organization, with the following benefits:

8% holiday allowance
30 vacation days
An annual performance bonus
Stock options
A premium-free pension plan
A commuting allowance
A subsidized staff restaurant
Unlimited (un)healthy snacks and drinks
Employee events (boot camp, Rebel Café and other social events)

Do you think you can contribute in achieving our mission? If so, we’re looking forward to receiving your application by filling out our application form.
You can contact Silvia Catellani via recruitment@proqr.com if you have any questions.

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