Accounting Manager - Brussels - Renewable Energy

ACCA Careers; Brussel; Sur place; EUR 61 000 - 73 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

13th month

Net allowances

Home office 2 days

Flexible schedule

Performance bonus

Insurance package

Group Insurance 7%

Meal vouchers 10 EUR/day

Ecovouchers 250 EUR/yr

Public transport covered

Company phone+laptop

32 vacation days

Résumé du poste

ACCA Careers in Brussels is seeking a Senior Accounting Lead to head the end-to-end accounting function for a renewable energy client. You will manage a small team (2 direct reports) and coordinate with the financial controller to ensure accurate, compliant financial reporting and timely closes.

You will oversee VAT across Belgium and Europe, liaise with auditors, and drive process improvements, automation, and AI initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in accounting.
• Fluent in French or Dutch and English.
• Strong experience in VAT compliance and tax declarations.
• Experience with multi-country VAT registrations and compliance is a strong asset.
• Experience with Dynamics 365 is a plus.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Lead the accounting function and ensure compliant financial reporting.
• Own the month-end and year-end close process.
• Manage, coach, and develop the accounting team (2 direct reports).
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of the General Ledger.
• Lead external audits and coordinate with auditors.
• Oversee Belgian and European VAT compliance.
• Advise on accounting policies and complex transactions.
• Review reconciliations, accruals, provisions, and key journal entries.
• Improve processes, controls, and accounting procedures.
• Drive finance systems, automation, and AI initiatives.

Connaissances

Leadership

VAT compliance

Multi-country VAT

Fluent in FR/NL & EN

Communication skills

Formation

Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent

Outils

Dynamics 365

Description du poste

Lead the end-to-end accounting function, ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely financial reporting. Manage and develop the accounting team, with 2 direct reports and supported by the financial controller.

Client Details

Our client plays a key role in establishing the future of renewable energy in Belgium and Europe. Join a vibrant and an international environment with a great work-life balance.

Description

In this role you will report to the head of finance and will be carrying out the following tasks:

• Lead the accounting function and ensure compliant financial reporting.
• Own the month-end and year-end close process.
• Manage, coach, and develop the accounting team (2 direct reports).
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of the General Ledger.
• Lead external audits and coordinate with auditors.
• Oversee Belgian and European VAT compliance.
• Advise on accounting policies and complex transactions.
• Review reconciliations, accruals, provisions, and key journal entries.
• Improve processes, controls, and accounting procedures.
• Drive finance systems, automation, and AI initiatives.

Profile

The Ideal Candidate Matches The Following Criteria

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent
• Minimum 7 years of experience in accounting
• Fluent in French or Dutch and English
• Strong experience in VAT compliance and tax declarations.
• Experience with multi-country VAT registrations and compliance is a strong asset.
• Experience with Dynamics 365 is a plus
• Strong communication skills

Job Offer

Our client offers an unique package with a great work-life balance and flexibility scheme:

• Salary based on experience up to € 6.000 gross/month
• 13th month
• Net allowances € 265 /month
• 15 days / year work from abroad
• 2 days home office per week
• flexible working scheme
• Performance bonus
• Extensive insurance package: outpatient, dental, disability, life insurance and travel insurance
• Group Insurance at 7%
• Mealvouchers of 10 EUR / day
• Ecovouchers of 250 EUR / year
• public transport 100 % reimbursed
• iPhone/laptop
• 32 Vacation days + public holidays + 4 extra days