Senior Accountant
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Herstal, Wallonia, Belgique
FoodChain ID
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Senior Accountant
Work
location:
Belgium — Herstal
- Hybrid Reports to: Finance and Administration Manager Company Overview For more than two decades, FoodChain ID has been at the forefront of the New Food industry, providing expertise worldwide to navigate the requirements of an ever-growing demand for higher levels of transparency, accountability, safety, and sustainability. Our technical and business services include serving clean label, food safety, and sustainability claims through offerings of Non-GMO Project verification, USDA Organic certification, BRC and SQF food safety certification, and more. Today, more than 30,000 companies in over 100 countries rely on our industry-leading solutions. While innovation in science and safety is still at the heart of what we do, our dedication to the technology-enablement of ourselves and our clients sets FoodChain ID apart as an industry leader. We are looking to grow our team of passionate Software, Data, and Machine Learning Engineers who are excited
about us
ing data and software to ensure the safety, transparency, and integrity of the global food chain, one client and product at a time. Position Overview FoodChain ID is looking for a Senior Accountant to support accurate, timely accounting across its Belgian, French and German operations. Reporting to the Finance and Administration Manager, you’ll oversee general ledger activity, reconciliations and period-end close; contribute to statutory accounts, VAT filings and audits; manage intercompany transactions; and provide clear information for group reporting. You’ll also help strengthen controls, improve processes and optimise finance tools such as NetSuite. The role suits an experienced accountant with strong attention to detail, a sound understanding of closing and tax requirements, and professional working knowledge of French and English. General ledger and period-end closing
• Maintain and review the general ledger, including closing entries, provisions, accrued expenses, accrued income and cut-off entries.
• Process or oversee transactions relating to suppliers, customers, banks, fixed assets and other general ledger entries.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and analyse income statement accounts.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual closings within the required deadlines.
• Analyse variances and report identified irregularities or risks.
• Ensure accounting records and supporting documents are accurate, complete and traceable. Statutory accounts and legal requirements
• Prepare the information required for annual accounts and statutory financial statements.
• Contribute to the preparation of tax and periodic filings within the accounting scope, particularly VAT returns.
• Assist with the preparation of appendices, listings and other applicable accounting and tax filings.
• Follow up on requests from statutory auditors, auditors, tax advisers and other external partners.
• Document accounting treatments and keep supporting documentation up to date. International and intercompany transactions
• Record and reconcile intercompany transactions, recharges, shared costs and management fees.
• Review intercompany balances for consistency and follow up with the relevant entities.
• Contribute to the accounting oversight of the French branch and certain German entities, in coordination with local teams and external advisers.
• Ensure costs and revenue are correctly allocated across entities, activities and periods.
• Help improve closing procedures and internal controls across the international scope. Reporting and process improvement
• Prepare accounting information required for group financial reporting.
• Provide analysis and explanations for account movements and unusual items.
• Help align accounting practices and document procedures.
• Identify ways to improve data reliability and reduce manual work.
• Use and help optimise accounting and finance tools, including NetSuite. Candidate profile
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent qualification.
• Proven general accounting experience, ideally in an international or multi-entity environment.
• Good knowledge of period-end closing processes and accounting and tax requirements.
• Experience with VAT and intercompany transactions is an advantage.
• Knowledge of NetSuite or another ERP system is an advantage. Skills and qualities
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Analytical mindset and ability to investigate variances.
• Ability to manage responsibilities independently and meet deadlines.
• Sense of responsibility and discretion when handling financial information.
• Good communication skills and ability to work with colleagues across countries and functions.
• Professional working knowledge of French and English.
• Knowledge of German is an advantage.
• Curiosity and willingness to contribute to continuous improvement.
location:
Belgium — Herstal
- Hybrid Reports to: Finance and Administration Manager Company Overview For more than two decades, FoodChain ID has been at the forefront of the New Food industry, providing expertise worldwide to navigate the requirements of an ever-growing demand for higher levels of transparency, accountability, safety, and sustainability. Our technical and business services include serving clean label, food safety, and sustainability claims through offerings of Non-GMO Project verification, USDA Organic certification, BRC and SQF food safety certification, and more. Today, more than 30,000 companies in over 100 countries rely on our industry-leading solutions. While innovation in science and safety is still at the heart of what we do, our dedication to the technology-enablement of ourselves and our clients sets FoodChain ID apart as an industry leader. We are looking to grow our team of passionate Software, Data, and Machine Learning Engineers who are excited
about us
ing data and software to ensure the safety, transparency, and integrity of the global food chain, one client and product at a time. Position Overview FoodChain ID is looking for a Senior Accountant to support accurate, timely accounting across its Belgian, French and German operations. Reporting to the Finance and Administration Manager, you’ll oversee general ledger activity, reconciliations and period-end close; contribute to statutory accounts, VAT filings and audits; manage intercompany transactions; and provide clear information for group reporting. You’ll also help strengthen controls, improve processes and optimise finance tools such as NetSuite. The role suits an experienced accountant with strong attention to detail, a sound understanding of closing and tax requirements, and professional working knowledge of French and English. General ledger and period-end closing
• Maintain and review the general ledger, including closing entries, provisions, accrued expenses, accrued income and cut-off entries.
• Process or oversee transactions relating to suppliers, customers, banks, fixed assets and other general ledger entries.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and analyse income statement accounts.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual closings within the required deadlines.
• Analyse variances and report identified irregularities or risks.
• Ensure accounting records and supporting documents are accurate, complete and traceable. Statutory accounts and legal requirements
• Prepare the information required for annual accounts and statutory financial statements.
• Contribute to the preparation of tax and periodic filings within the accounting scope, particularly VAT returns.
• Assist with the preparation of appendices, listings and other applicable accounting and tax filings.
• Follow up on requests from statutory auditors, auditors, tax advisers and other external partners.
• Document accounting treatments and keep supporting documentation up to date. International and intercompany transactions
• Record and reconcile intercompany transactions, recharges, shared costs and management fees.
• Review intercompany balances for consistency and follow up with the relevant entities.
• Contribute to the accounting oversight of the French branch and certain German entities, in coordination with local teams and external advisers.
• Ensure costs and revenue are correctly allocated across entities, activities and periods.
• Help improve closing procedures and internal controls across the international scope. Reporting and process improvement
• Prepare accounting information required for group financial reporting.
• Provide analysis and explanations for account movements and unusual items.
• Help align accounting practices and document procedures.
• Identify ways to improve data reliability and reduce manual work.
• Use and help optimise accounting and finance tools, including NetSuite. Candidate profile
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent qualification.
• Proven general accounting experience, ideally in an international or multi-entity environment.
• Good knowledge of period-end closing processes and accounting and tax requirements.
• Experience with VAT and intercompany transactions is an advantage.
• Knowledge of NetSuite or another ERP system is an advantage. Skills and qualities
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Analytical mindset and ability to investigate variances.
• Ability to manage responsibilities independently and meet deadlines.
• Sense of responsibility and discretion when handling financial information.
• Good communication skills and ability to work with colleagues across countries and functions.
• Professional working knowledge of French and English.
• Knowledge of German is an advantage.
• Curiosity and willingness to contribute to continuous improvement.