Accountant (Temporary - 1 Year - Assignment)

**Onderneming**:
At Antwerp Management School (AMS), a triple-accredited and internationally renowned business school with its roots and main branch in the bustling heart of Antwerp, both young and experienced professionals are supported and guided in their quest for healthy growth and sustainable professionalization to create impact as an individual, a business team, a company, or an organisation.

We are a dynamic, innovative and customer-oriented organization, driven by an enthusiastic team. Our faculty experts and employees make every effort to offer our customers permanent learning experiences by sharing their state-of-the-art expertise and relevant insights that really matter in daily practice.

Antwerp Management School aims to maximize diversity and would like to encourage everyone - regardless of gender, religion, ideology, origins, language, functional impairments, etc. - to apply.

Would you like to join our team? We are looking for an Accountant with relevant experience (considering the focuspoints hereafter) or with the ability to become quickly acquainted with these tasks on a temporary - 1 year - contract.

**Functie**:
We’re looking for an Accountant with project controlling experience to temporarily strengthen our Finance team. In this role, you will ensure accurate financial administration and compliance with BE GAAP and internal policies. You will also play a key role in supporting project accounting and reporting.

**Key Responsibilities**:
**Core Accounting Tasks**
- Process purchase invoices and bank transactions
- Manage outgoing invoices and lecturer fees (via SD software)
- Prepare VAT returns and IC declarations
- Support quarterly and year-end closings (BE GAAP)

**Project Controlling**
- Manage financial aspects of research projects (e.g., Horizon 2020/Horizon Europe)
- Prepare cost declarations, monitor budgets, and support project reporting
- Contribute to budgeting for research departments

**System & Process Improvement**
- Work with Navision (MS Dynamics); knowledge of ODOO is a strong asset
- Support the transition to ODOO (go-live planned for 01/01/2026)
- Update and create accounting manuals, especially for project controlling and ODOO integration

**Profiel**:
- Proven experience in accounting and financial reporting
- Strong knowledge of BE GAAP and tax regulations
- Experience with project controlling and EU-funded project administration (or alike)
- Proficiency in Navision (MS Dynamics); ODOO knowledge is a plus
- Fluent in Dutch and English
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and time management
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.)**Nice to Haves**
- Experience with SQL or reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Google Analytics)
- Experience with Python and Linux
- Familiarity with CMS platforms (e.g., Craft, WordPress, Odoo CMS)
- Previous experience supporting Marketing or Sales teams in a digital environment
- Basic understanding of GDPR and data privacy principles**Soft Skills**
- Customer-oriented mindset
- Detail-focused and highly organized
- Team player with a collaborative spirit
- Able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

**Aanbod**:
You will be part of one of the world’s leading international management schools. Our organizational culture is warm and open-minded with ambitious and driven colleagues. Our aim is to further internal relationships and to make work fun.

Our customers and many of our staff members come from every corner of the globe, giving AMS a strong international vibe.

Ours is a highly flexible work environment where you can expect a great deal of autonomy and room for deploying and developing your own entrepreneurship. This will allow you to create the work-life balance that works for you.

You will work in a hip and sustainable environment in the very heart of Antwerp. Check out our campus in this video:
Besides an appealing salary with benefits, AMS offers you the opportunity to further develop your skills and to grow as a professional.
Our motto truly encapsulates what we represent: ‘Opening minds, to impact the world’

In sum, a job that has an impact

**Interested?**

Send your resumé and motivation letter via this link to Stefanie Den Haene, HR Business Partner.

The topics to reflect upon in your cover letter:

- What compels you to work for AMS?
- What are/will be your challenges in executing the job successfully?
- Are there certain competencies/talents that you have, that will enable you to make a difference/impact?

We're looking forward to reading your letter and resumé.