Senior Accountant & ERP Lead (Belgium - Hybrid) - Prophix Belgium - Anderlecht

As the Senior Accountant and ERP lead, you will lead the implementation of Prophix's ERP software. You will work largely independently and would take ownership of the quality and success of the ERP deployment. You will take part in project management and executing the project deliverables to the satisfaction of the Europe organization. This would include working onsite or remote with the team to build out the ERP Prophix solution. Furthermore, you will take up general Accountant and audit responsibilities under supervision of our Lead Accountant. Successful applicants will receive tremendous experience in accounting, project management and communication skills.

Prophix will offer employees different work arrangements: the opportunity to work from our office, remotely, or a combination of both/hybrid. We have invested in best-in-class tools, technology, and culture to ensure our team members are able to do their best work.

What You Will Do at Prophix

Accounting

• Manage and oversee the daily operations of the accounting department including:
  • Month and end-year process
  • Accounts payable/receivable
  • Cash receipts
  • General ledger
  • Cash forecasting
  • Capital assets reconciliations
  • Check runs
• Monitor and analyze accounting data and produce financial reports or statements.
• Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies, and principles.
• Annual audits.
• Improve systems and procedures and initiate corrective actions.
• Meet financial accounting objectives.
• Establish and maintain fiscal files and records to document transactions.

System Implementation

• Ensure that workflows incorporate key financial, contract management and procurement controls as identified in policies and procedures.
• Ensure localization setup for all European entities. (Local VAT and tax requirements are key).
• Research design problems as they arise and propose solutions.
• Develop and track project requirements with the implementation team.
• Develop and track project phasing and schedule with the implementation team.
• Communicate, in close collaboration with the ERP Project Manager, project status at scheduled meetings and serve as a central source of project information.

Training

• Manage, in close collaboration with the ERP Project Manager, the day-to-day aspects of training and testing of the Finance and Procurement modules before launch.
• Develop a training curriculum for finance, contracting and procurement staff. Training materials should include user guides and job aids.
• Working with key finance, contracting and procurement leads to identify all types of reporting that will be needed from the new system. Then, working with the ERP Project Manager, develop these reports, with supporting dashboards as required.
• Develop accurate documentation of the finance and procurement modules of the system.

What You Will Bring to Prophix

To shine in this role, you will bring a rare combination of experience, technology skills, personal qualities, and education.

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• 5 - 7 years of experience in an international context
• Demonstrated excellent, in-depth, and hands-on knowledge of accounting software and processes from the simple, QuickBooks, to the more complex such as Oracle or SAGE ERP systems. Preferably with an understanding of the complexities of multi-currency, multi-site, and multi-organizational implementations
• Strong competency in Microsoft Office package
• Attention to detail and a proactive, problem-solving approach is required
• Fluency in English and Dutch and effective communication skills are required
• Must be legally entitled to work in the country where the role is located. Must be able to travel to the United States, Canada and/or internationally, and have a valid passport

Preferred Qualifications:

• Good communication skills.
• Good interpersonal communication and relationship building skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

NOTES

Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background (work and education) verification with an external vendor.

We thank all those who apply, however, please be advised that only those candidates selected to move forward will be contacted.

ACCESSIBILITY & DIVERSITY

Prophix promotes a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace. By embracing diversity, we build a more effective organization that empowers our employees to be the best that they can be. We are committed to creating a working environment that is barrier-free and we are prepared to provide accommodation for people with disabilities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Prophix will provide accommodation throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.