Finiancial Controller

Allen & Overy is a leading global law firm operating in over thirty countries. We work on some of the most challenging and important deals and have built a reputation for delivering exceptional legal solutions that help our clients grow, innovate and thrive. The legal industry is changing, and we're committed to leading that change, putting our people first, embracing new ways of thinking and integrating technology into our everyday work. Our business teams work hand-in-hand with our lawyers, Consultants and other specialist teams, and are ambitious, driven and leaders in their field.
- With us, you will constantly be learning and growing. We invest in you by offering exceptional professional and personal development - providing training, mentoring and practical support. We offer rewarding careers that are built around your strengths and designed to ensure you can achieve your personal and professional goals, recognising that those may look different for everyone.
- We have a powerful commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We’re determined to play our part in advancing a workplace where progress is made by harnessing our differences - whatever defines you, we ask you to bring your whole self to work. What truly defines a career at Allen & Overy? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. We provide challenge, support and a place for you to belong. And together we excel, working on meaningful projects of global significance.**Department purpose**

As a Financial Controller you will report to the Head of Finance Belgium. You will be part of the Global Finance team**Role and responsibilities**

The key tasks are the following:

- Monitor the financial accounts of the Belgian office of Allen & Overy (P&L and balance sheet, monthly and yearly closing), liaise with the Accounting Assistant, highlight trends and analyse causes of unexpected variance, ensure compliance with accounting standards
- Provide targeted financial and business analysis to key stakeholders (legal practice groups, business teams)
- Assist the local Head of Finance in key accounting, tax and financial processes (preparation of annual financial statements, internal and external audit, corporate income tax return )
- Implement accounting and tax changes
- Support department heads and provide regular financial information (in-depth analysis of variances against the budget and prior period, KPI’s, accounting and tax rules )
- Provide financial information to and be a point of contact for external tax advisors (corporate and personal tax matters)
- Prepare mandatory external reporting (NBB, FOD Economy)
- Oversee and manage the preparation of the expenditure budget (OPEX and CAPEX) in collaboration with all business units and the global finance team, implement and monitor the progress
- Improve performance by evaluating processes to drive efficiencies
- Provide support to stakeholders on specific projects or processes (payment systems, business statistics, etc.)
- Ad-hoc reporting and analysis

**Who we are looking for**
- You obtained a Bachelor in Accounting or a Master in Business Management with a financial and/or accounting focus
- You have gained preferably experience and knowledge in Accounting and Financial management in an international environment
- An experience in audit or accountancy firm is an asset
- You have knowledge of tax regulations (VAT, corporate tax), either by education or by experience
- You have an excellent command of English and French or Dutch, both written and spoken
- You have a great sense of organization and planning, process driven and you are attentive to details
- You are self-motivated, a quick learner, ready to go for the extra mile, and able to perform tasks independently, while being able to work in a team and with colleagues located abroad
- You have strong written and oral communication skills.
- You follow up and are eager to learn the changes in regulations (accounting and tax) and in finance operations.
- You are able to work under tight deadlines

**What we offer**

You will work in a dynamic and challenging environment with an international dimension. We greatly value our unique culture, which combines high-quality client service with a real focus on people and teamwork. In our firm, positive attitude matters. We believe it defines the way in which we work, both with clients and with colleagues. You will have a challenging professional support role with room to develop your skills. We offer a competitive remuneration package commensurate with your qualifications and experience.

**How to Apply