Corporate Accountant

**Robert Half** is currently seeking for a **Corporate Accountant**.

**Robert Half** is currently seeking for a **Corporate Accountant**.

Our client specializes in biotechnology and industrial chemicals.

As accountant you will take on the role within the finance department at the Antwerp Corporate Office. In this role you will take responsibility for the full A-Z administration and monthly reporting of our corporate entities.

This is a very broad and hands-on role with the following accountabilities:

- Govern the correct PO creation and Invoice processing processes;
- Follow up the weekly vendor payments performed SSC - payment team;
- Perform treasury tasks with regard to intercompany loans, external financing arrangements and cash payments;
- Record month end journals, typical for a listed company and perform payroll accounting, in cooperation with the SSC;
- Perform the monthly and annual closing of the relevant entities, in accordance with strict deadlines;
- Monthly review and reconciliations of balance sheet accounts;
- Follow up monthly & annual VAT returns & IC listings & WHT;
- Create a monthly corporate and divisional budget for the company and monitor expenditure - explain variances between actuals & budget;
- Cooperate in the intercompany recharging process;
- Maintain IFRS accounting data (e.g. IFRS 16 lease data);
- Support the consolidation process;
- Yearly budget process - in cooperation with Corporate Controller prepare budget;
- Preparation of statutory accounts;
- Provide financial advice based on data analysis to upper management;
- Assist in audits and any ad hoc projects or process request;
- Maintain the central legal database (minutes of meetings, contracts, statutory accounts, ) of the group entities in cooperation with the legal team.

This position requires the following qualifications:

- Minimum Bachelor's Degree in appropriate field of study (Accountancy/tax/audit/financial management - min 5 years);
- Thorough knowledge of accounting procedures and principles is a must;
- Display exemplary ethical behavior when working with confidential financial documents;
- Professional communication skills, both written and verbal;
- Analytical skills, accuracy and attention to detail;
- Ownership and hands-on mentality: Focus on continuous improvement, while keeping a critical look at own work;
- Adaptability and self-motivation;
- Independent, enthusiastic team player who maintains constructive relationships;
- Fluent English and Dutch;
- Knowledge of ERP packages and MS Office (extensive Excel experience is a must);
- Knowledge of Microsoft D365 and data entry is considered a plus;
- Experience within a multi-cultural environment is a plus.

What does the company offer?

You will receive a full salary package including:

- Net allowance;
- Company car;
- Health insurance;
- Group insurance;
- Mobile phone;
- Meal vouchers;
- Laptop.