Senior Accountant (M/F) - SECO Belgium - Bruxelles Etterbeek

In the context of the growth of our business and in order to support the work of the Finance and Accounting team, we are actively looking to hire a Senior Accountant with operational experience in Belgian GAAP.

Your role as Senior Accountant

As a Senior Accountant you will partner with the Finance Team to manage the general accounting & tax activities, ensure a correct General Ledger to monthly closings. You will optimize and document procedures, and financial controls following statutory and group policies. You will take part to consolidation process.

Key responsibilities:

General Accounting Operations

Overseeing General Ledger functions, you will assure accuracy, timeliness, and conformity with professional accounting standards and best practices in accordance with BEGaap, group policy and procedures; i.e. :

• Ensure accounting entries are in line with Local Accounting Standards;
• Supervise the maintenance of company general ledgers and perform reconciliations as required;
• Ensure correct and accurate accounting classification of all expenditures and documents;
• Specific analysis and process review of general ledger accounts;
• Ensures integrity of the financial system and at the same time ensure timely, accurate and meaningful reporting;
• Accounts Payable process supervision with Accountants, payments planning, aged accounts;
• Accounts Receivable follow up and maintenance of processes with Business Support teams (aged accounts, …);
• Provide support to internal and external stakeholders (Auditors, Authorities, Operations teams,…).
  

Tax

• Calculate and prepare monthly and annual VAT returns (BE, NL & LU);
• Ensure TAX compliance;
• Assist in the preparation of the annual Income Tax return and ad hoc requests.

Reporting & Analysis

• Assist in the preparation of financial reports;
• Prepare the annual BE statutory accounts (4 companies);
• Coordinate with foreign Accountants for local statutory accounts and compliance;
• Assist in collation of data for budgeting;
• Analyze current systems and processes to ensure accurate recording of accounting data.
  

Profile requirements:

• Accounting Degree is required;
• CPA licensed or soon-to-be licensed is a plus;
• At least 5 years of relevant experience (Consultancy, Audit or Accounting);
• Good communication skills, ability to challenge and to properly collaborate with key partners;
• "Problem solver" attitude and prioritization skills;
• “Change Agent” with a focus on procedures and processes;
• Analytical mindset;
• Fluency in French & Dutch, English or Dutch is a plus;
• Navision Knowledge is a plus:
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Excel, etc...).
  

SECO offers

• An exciting job with opportunities to evolve in an ever growing company;
• A changing environment where your contribution will make a difference;
• Competitive salary and fringe benefits package in line with your role and experience;
• Offices located downtown in Brussels with easy access by car (parking) and by public transports.
  

Interested?

Send your motivation letter and up-to-date CV to Marina Goolaerts, Talent Acquisition Specialist, via [email protected] with “Senior Accountant” as subject. Your application will be handled on a confidential basis

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