Head of Corporate Accounting

Financial Accounting & Closing

Ensure the operational processes (expense notes, accounts payable process, cost reporting, treasury back-office, …) are optimizedLead the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processesEnsure timely and qualitative financial reporting for the various companies, both for local accounting (BGAAP) and for group purposes (IFRS)Oversee reconciliations, provisions, accruals, and journal entriesEnsure timely and qualitative management reporting on the actuals, forecasts and budgets (you will manage the forecast and budget process of the holding companies)

Regulatory & Compliance

Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal policies.
Prepare statutory accounts and coordinate with external auditors.
Support regulatory reporting teams (e.g., NBB, ECB, FSMA in Belgium)Ensure adequacy of internal controlsProvide support in BGAAP and IFRS accounting policiesProvide support in various projects

Internal Controls & Audit

Strengthen the internal control frameworkCoordinate internal and external auditsIdentify process weaknesses and implement corrective actions Team Leadership & Development Manage a team of 5 people and develop accounting teams (general ledger, AP/AR, fixed assets, etc.).
Foster a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Ensure proper workload distribution and team performance. Process Improvement & Automation Drive digitalization and automation of accounting processes.
Improve efficiency through system enhancements (ERP, consolidation tools)Standardize procedures and documentation Business partnering: Collaborate closely with Consolidation, Treasury and Investment teams, Tax and HRProvide response to ad-hoc questions from senior management, external audit or regulatorsSupport management with financial insights and technical accounting advice.

Your profile

You have a bachelor or master’s degree in Finance or Business administration;You have experience in managing a small team.
You have a good knowledge of Accounting both under Belgian GAAP and IFRS, supplemented with specialized knowledge in the following areas: insurance accounting (under IFRS17), hedge accounting and impairment analysis (IFRS9)Experience with ERP systems (Oracle Netsuite, SAP, Onestream) is a plus. You have strong analytical, organizational and interpersonal skillsYou are proactive, take initiative and show willingness to learnYou are a team player and able to work independentlyYou are fluent in English and in French/Dutch

We offer

The possibility of (maximum 50%) home working in agreement with your line manager;A dynamic, multicultural working environment;An interesting and extensive salary package (including meal vouchers, eco vouchers, hospitalization, disability and group insurance, additional child benefit, mobile allowance and intervention in the internet reimbursement, ...);The possibility to optimize part of your salary package through a flexible income plan;A corporate culture where you are encouraged to share your views and opinions;A flat organizational structure with close collaboration and communication with management and cross departments;A company car with charging card;An extensive range of learning & development opportunities through our online learning platform;The opportunity to further develop yourself and to be part of a great team at a Top employer in Belgium. Find out more about it here.

Interested?

Please apply online. We are looking forward to talking to you