Corporate Accounting Expert

We are looking for a Corporate Accounting Expert to strengthen a finance team in Groot-Bijgaarden.

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In this role, you will support the Accounting Manager and contribute to the quality, accuracy and timely delivery of accounting and financial reporting activities.

You will also act as a point of reference for the accounting team and support colleagues with complex or non-routine matters.

Your responsibilities:
* Coordinate the administration related to invoices and commitments, including leasing, housekeeping, payroll, real estate taxes and travel expenses.
* Monitor relevant expenditures against budget and follow up with external parties such as suppliers, municipalities and surveyors when required.
* Coordinate the external audit process and prepare or review audit documentation and samples.
* Review account reconciliations, including accruals, prepayments and suspense accounts, as well as payroll reconciliations in cooperation with the Payroll Manager.
* Contribute to month-end closing and management reporting by analysing account movements and explaining significant fluctuations.
* Ensure accurate intercompany accounting and recharges.
* Coordinate VAT, real estate tax and other relevant tax compliance activities together with the Tax department.
* Support budgeting activities and the preparation and review of statutory accounts.
* Contribute to financial reporting for subsidiaries in line with IFRS and local GAAP.
* Support accounting activities related to mergers, acquisitions and entity integrations.
* Coordinate local GAAP accounting memos where required.
* Ensure appropriate accounting procedures, controls and systems are implemented and followed.
* Participate in European finance projects, including system implementations, entity integrations, IFRS migrations and updates to policies and procedures.
* Contribute to process improvements and other ad-hoc finance projects.
* Support the Accounting Manager in guiding the Corporate Accounting team and provide advice on non-routine accounting matters.
* Help onboard and train new and existing team members.

Your profile:
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or equivalent professional experience.
* At least 5 years of accounting experience.
* Solid experience preparing financial statements.
* Experience within a services or retail environment.
* Strong knowledge of IFRS and local GAAP.
* Experience with CRM/ERP migration or upgrade projects, particularly UAT, key-user or training responsibilities.
* SAP experience is required; knowledge of SAP S/4HANA is an advantage.
* Experience in a multi-country or shared-services environment is a plus.
* Previous management experience is an advantage.
* Fluent in English and French.

German is considered a strong asset, while additional market languages are a plus.
* Good knowledge of Microsoft applications and advanced Excel skills.

What is the offer?
* A stable position within an established and financially solid organisation.
* Monthly gross salary between € 4000 and € 5000, depending on experience and expertise.
* Bonus potential: fixed amount equivalent to 10% of the annual gross salary at the start of employment.
* Group insurance and hospitalisation insurance.
* Representation allowance of €125 net/month.
* Meal vouchers of €8 per working day.
* Eco vouchers.

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