Senior Accountant

Sabena Engineering is a leading independent and international aviation solutions provider for civil and military operators. Our capabilities cover the mainaircrafttypes, including Airbus, Boeing, Lockheed, regional and militaryaircraftand rotor aircraft. With our unique and innovative solutions to both regular and complex needs, Sabena Engineering is all set to grow as a worldwide proximity partner, bringing itsexpertisewherever needed.

SABCA offers a full range of services to the civil, space and military aviation markets and recently expanded into the commercial Unmanned Autonomous Systems market as an integrator of aerospace-grade solutions for the industry.

Sabena Aerospace & SABCA are part of a unique industrial ecosystem in the Belgian aerospace industry which is owned by Sabena Aerospace (holding company) and by the Société Fédérale de Participations etd’Investissements(SFPI/FPIM).

Are you ready to join us?

YourMainResponsibilities:

1. General accounting and closing

• Maintain and review the general ledger throughout the full accounting cycle, from A to Z.
• Process complex accounting transactions and supplier invoices requiring specific analysis.
• Record and document provisions, prepaid expenses,accruedincome,accrualsand adjusting entries.
• Record de payroll document and reconcile all the accruals related to the salaries.
• Analyse, reconcile and substantiate balance sheet and profit-and-loss accounts, and follow up on outstanding items.
• Play an active role in monthly and annual closings, in line with the Group timetable and procedures.
• Prepare the annual accounts and contribute to the filing formalities with the National Bank of Belgium (NBB).

2.Reporting,controlsand analysis

• Prepare the financial analyses, reconciliations and control schedulesrequiredtomonitorthe business.
• Check the consistency of expense accounts, monthlyentriesand data from operational systems.
• Identifydiscrepancies and anomalies, analyse theircausesand proposeappropriate correctiveactions.
• Contribute to the implementation, documentation and monitoring of accounting and internal control procedures.

3. Tax and regulatory obligations

• Prepare and review VAT returns, Intrastatdeclarationsand EC Sales Lists.
• Prepare corporate income tax files in coordination with tax advisers.
• Complete statistical surveys and ensure compliance with other applicable legal and regulatory obligations.
• Ensure that accounting and tax treatmentscomply withcurrent Belgian legislation.

4. Fixed assets

• Maintain the fixed asset register and ensure the correct accounting treatment of asset acquisitions,transfersand disposals.
• Review depreciation,revaluationsand other fixed-asset movements.

5.Audit and stakeholder relations

• Prepare closing files and supporting documentation for internal and external auditors.
• Respond to audit requests, follow up on openpointsand contribute to implementing recommendations.
• Provide management,subsidiariesand partner functions withaccurate,reliableand well-documented accounting information.

6.Systemsand master data administration

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes, controls and data flows between AMOS and SAP.

7.Support and coordination

• Provide technical support to members of the accounting team and share best practices.
• Work cross-functionally with Controlling, Procurement, Logistics, Legal and other relevant functions.
• Participate in projects to optimise,harmoniseand automate finance processes.

YourProfile:

• Higher education qualification in accounting, finance or business administration, or equivalent experience.
• At leastfive yearsof experience in general accounting, with full command of the end-to-end accounting cycle, ideally in an international environment.
• Proven experience in closing, audit,reportingand Belgian tax obligations.
• Excellent command of SAP& Excel (MSOffice)
• Strong knowledge of Belgian accounting standards (BelgianGAAP)(IFRS) and Belgian taxation, particularly VAT and corporate income tax.
• Professionalproficiencyin spoken and written Dutch and English, French is a plus.
• Analytical thinking, soundjudgementand a solution-oriented approach.
• Clear communication and the ability to interact effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Team spirit, a service-oriented mindset and the ability to work in a cross-functional environment.

OurOffer:

• Join theSabena Engineeringfamily, which is passionate about aviation and fully dedicated to its success. Within