Accounting Associate Benelux

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**JOB TITLE: ACCOUNTING ASSOCIATE**
**LOCATION: STROMBEEK-BEVER, BELGIUM**

**CONTRACT TYPE: PERMANENT**

**PROFESSIONAL AREA: FINANCE**

**PROFESSIONAL LEVEL: EXPERIENCED (1-2 y)**

Are you ready to join one of the most challenging FMCG sectors within an international company that offers a lot of opportunities for growth and development?
Are you passionate about working in the Finance department?
Then we have the perfect role for you. For our Finance Department, we are looking for an ambitious **full-time Accounting Associate.**

**ABOUT THE ROLE**

As an associate, you will assist in coordinating and supporting accounting operations, primarily in the BeLux markets, with potential extension to the Dutch market as needed. Your role involves ensuring accurate accounting that complies with both IFRS and local regulations. Additionally, you will support the management of BeLux tax compliance (Excise, VAT, corporate tax, transfer pricing, EU regulations) and help oversee the submission of tax returns. You will provide support for both internal and external audits and participate in global and local project.

**WHAT WILL YOU DO- RESPONSIBILITIES**

***Please note that not all responsibilities will be at full level; we offer support from experienced team members.

**General Ledger**
- Reconcile GL (General Ledger) accounts, prepare and send journal entries, and monitor entries, clearings, accruals, and reclassifications.
- Provide budget holders with information on expenditures.
- Manage C&B transactions, including clearing accounts for various bank accounts, and preparing and submitting various templates.
- Ensure timely execution of period-end (Month End & Year End) accounting activities, including GL, AP (Accounts Payable), AR (Accounts Receivable), Payroll, FA (Fixed Assets), etc.
- Conduct Excise Tax reconciliations.

**Tax Compliancy**
- Collate tax returns, including Excise, VAT, CIT, transfer pricing, and compliance with EU regulations, and monitor timely tax payments.
- Reconcile and supervise tax-related GL balances in accordance with IFRS and Local GAAP.
- Monitor compliance with fiscal forms, including related reconciliation activities.

**Manage Accounts Payable tasks**
- Coordinate vendor invoices with the Shared Service Center (GBS), including tracing requisitioners, PO numbers, identifying incorrect invoices, sending reminders, and contacting vendors.
- Handle various requests from local employees.
- Prepare and submit various templates.
- Manage Accounts Receivable tasks:

- Conduct credit and overdue checks.
- Contact customers and retrieve payment receipts.
- Liaise with the Shared Service Centre regarding various queries.
- Provide support on customer account allocations.
- Prepare and submit various templates related to accounts receivable.
- Oversee the intercompany process and manage intercompany charging.

**Internal and external Audit**
- Provide support for internal and external audits (financial statement preparations, gathering audit evidence and following up on any other audit requests).

**Cooperation**
- Operate all J-SOX GRM controls assigned to your position effectively.
- Meet all global J-SOX requirements related to the assigned controls.
- Support the development and motivation of the wider finance team and budget owners, and deliver appropriate training.
- Maintain close liaison with the Shared Business Centres.

**YOU WILL BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE IF YOU HAVE**:

- Bachelor in accounting (or equivalent)
- Preferably 1-2 years’ experience in an international company, and knowledge of IFRS, Dutch and Belgian GAAP
- English mandatory, **French is preferable**, Dutch is optional
- Enhanced MS Office knowledge. SAP or similar ERP system experience and Power BI is an advantage
- Have a numerical mind with genuine business curiosity
- Have the hunger for accounting knowledge
- Always respect deadlines & commitments
- Are ambitious and proactive

**WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?**

**Next to a rewarding compensation package, we offer a range of other perks and benefits**:

- On-going development opportunities in a multinational environment that will inspire you to grow professionally and personally
- The opportunity to work 50% of your time