Gl Accountant

**Functieomschrijving**:
**Introduction**:
Recognized internationally as a market leader in graphite and carbon solutions, Imerys Graphite & Carbon serves a variety of growing industrial sectors including electric vehicles, polymers, engineering materials and refractories. Research and innovation are the drivers of all our solutions, developed at our own laboratories and produced in our own factories equipped using the most advanced technologies.
Part of the Imerys Group, the world leader in mineral-based specialties for industry, Imerys Graphite & Carbon is headquartered in Switzerland, with a specific and important production center in Willebroek for cutting edge carbon black solutions.
For our Finance Team we are looking for a GL Accountant
This position is based either in Ghent or Willebroek.

Primary purpose
- In this role you will report directly to the Chief Accountant

Oversee for general ledger & Month-end close activities

Ensure accounting data accuracy

Ensure that transactions have been properly accounted for and accurately reflect the company accounting process

**Responsibilities**:

- Coordinate all regular accounting processes and month-end close activities

Justify general ledger accounts regularly

Responsible for statutory filings

Reconcile statutory and management books

Monitor Regulatory changes of accounting and taxes

Monitor account reconciliations

Monitor top of balance sheet elements (e.g. financing, Capex)

Handle fixed assets activities when applicable

Ensure intercompany activities are performed in a timely & efficient manner

Perform tax declarations and new tax schemes implementation

Comply with local financial requirements by studying existing and new legislation and advising management on needed actions

Accountable for General Ledger accuracy

**Profiel**:
Key competencies

Deep knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP, IFRS), practices, standards, laws and regulations, tax computations

Ability to handle complex financial information and financial risk

Ability to create a strong bonds with other people, inspires trust and confidence in both his peers, senior, and external partners

Demonstrate good communication skills to convey information and instructions down the line.

Have a keen eye for details, ability to manage multi tasks / project and meet tight deadlines, is analytical and highly organized

Work comfortably in a highly collaborative setting, have a confident and outgoing personality

Proficient in Dutch and English

Proficient in financial software as SAP, database and Google suite package
Ideal background/ experience

5 years minimum General Ledger accounting experience

Able to work autonomously for periodic closing monthly, quarterly, yearly)

Bachelor degree in Accounting or Master degree in finance and accounting

**Aanbod**:
**Imerys Graphite & Carbon offers you**:
The opportunity to work in a challenging environment in a growing company.

A competitive salary package based upon your relevant knowledge and experience.

Attractive fringe benefit package