Functieomschrijving

As an Accountant, all closing activities are monitored and managed. In the initial phase you will be assisted by external experts.

• Coordinate the accounting closing and reporting (monthly, quarterly, and annual IFRS/local GAAP financial statements) and ensure that the reporting requirements are fulfilled.
• Coordinate the VAT reporting while ensuring the fulfillment of the reporting requirements.
• Coordinate the Intrastat reporting, customer listing and corporation tax.
• Perform regular analytical and critical reviews and reconciliation of Balance Sheet and P&L accounts.
• Supporting management and operational business based on accounting and closing topics.
• Active participation on preparation of annual statutory financial statements in accordance with Belgian GAAP.
• Implementation of accounting policies, guidelines, working instructions and adaption of related processes.
• Process improvement and assisting in implementing system changes either due to global or local changes (e.g. SAP4Hanna implementation).
• Cooperation with external and internal auditors
• Responsible for making certain month-end journal postings and disclosure submissions.
• Responsibility for first level support/coordination for Business in preparing external and internal reporting according to Local GAAP/IFRS as well as for queries related to financial reporting guidelines, chart of accounts as well as accounting and consolidation topics.
• Perform and implement controls.
• Support with treasury activities (bank statements, coordination of payments, …)

You will complete these tasks together with the employees of our accounting, finance, customs, and tax departments with whom you form one team.

Profiel

• You have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in business administration or economics (or equivalent).
• You have acquired experience in a similar role.
• You can work with SAP R/3 Business Warehouse, MS Office, IFRS, local GAAP and SOX.
• You are a critical thinker, solution oriented, enterprising, are not afraid to speak up.
• You are fluent in Dutch and English. Knowledge of French is a plus. 

Aanbod

You will  join an environment that cares about you. You get the opportunity to  develop yourself in an international environment. We offer  varied work in a wide range of positions and  intensive internal training to further develop your career.  Permanent coaching and guidance by a mentor are also part of the process.  

Furthermore, we offer: 

• At least 31 days of annual leave.
• Flexible working conditions: 2 to 3 days a week working from home.
• Benefits@work: online store with additional benefits for employees.
• Training program customized to your personal career needs.  
• A competitive base pay, in line with the general Belgian labor market. 
• A financial care program including a pension plan, death & invalids’ coverage, and an extended medical insurance: hospitalization, ambulant costs (dental & optical cost), …
• An employee assistance program, focused on mental and physical well-being. 
• And so much more!