Accounts Payable Accountant

AMFORi; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybride; EUR 42 000 - 62 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Group insurance

Health insurance

Remote work up to 3 days/week

Internet allowance

Mobile phone and subscription

Commuting costs reimbursement

Résumé du poste

amfori seeks a detail-oriented Accountant (Accounts Payable) to join the Finance team in Brussels. You will manage the full AP cycle, maintain accurate records, ensure compliance, and support cash management across international operations.

Reporting to the Head of Finance, the role involves month-end closing, accruals, reconciliations, and process improvements. Fluency in English and experience in an international setting are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 3-5 years of experience in Accounts Payable or bookkeeping
• Strong understanding of accrual accounting and month-end closing processes
• Experience with ERP and accounting systems
• Advanced Excel skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Professional fluency in English

Responsabilités

• Manage the full AP cycle from invoice receipt through payment.
• Review, verify, and code supplier invoices accurately.
• Execute weekly and monthly payment runs.
• Maintain supplier master data and resolve supplier queries.
• Process employee expense reimbursements in line with internal policies.
• Support cash flow planning through accurate AP forecasting.
• Prepare and post supplier accruals during month-end close.
• Collaborate with HR and payroll regarding payroll-related accruals in Belgium, the Netherlands and Portugal.
• Monitor aged payables and identify potential risks.
• Support audit preparation and ensure strong internal controls.
• Contribute to process improvements and finance system optimization.

Connaissances

Accounts Payable

Excel

ERP systems

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Outils

ERP software

Description du poste

About amfori

amfori advocates for a world in which trade serves a purpose: delivering social, environmental and economic benefits for everyone.

As a global business association, amfori supports its members at every step of their due diligence journey, offering a comprehensive range of ESG products and services.

Founded in 1977, and recognised for its flagship product amfori BSCI, amfori leverages decades of expertise and close collaboration with more than 2400 member companies as well as auditing companies, producers, factories, and other stakeholders such as policymakers. Representing a diverse array of industries in over 50 countries, that cover trade streams in over 100 countries, amfori continues to have a positive impact on fostering sustainable trade.

About the Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Accountant (Accounts Payable) to join our Finance team in Brussels. Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will play a key role in managing the full Accounts Payable cycle, maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance, and supporting efficient cash management across our international operations.

Your Responsibilities will include:

Accounts Payable Management

• Manage the full AP cycle from invoice receipt through payment.
• Review, verify, and accurately code supplier invoices.
• Execute weekly and monthly payment runs.
• Maintain supplier master data and resolve supplier queries.
• Process employee expense reimbursements in line with internal policies.
• Support cash flow planning through accurate AP forecasting.

Month-End Closing & Accruals

• Prepare and post supplier accruals.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Collaborate with HR and payroll providers regarding payroll-related accruals in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Portugal.
• Maintain accurate supporting documentation and schedules.

Reconciliations & Controls

• Reconcile AP ledgers, accrued expenses, and relevant balance sheet accounts.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Monitor aged payables and identify potential risks.
• Support audit preparation and ensure strong internal controls.

Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to process improvements and finance system optimisation.
• Support implementation of accounting technologies and workflow tools.
• Help strengthen procurement and approval processes.
• Assist with VAT compliance and intercompany AP transactions

Your Profile:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 3-5 years of experience in Accounts Payable or bookkeeping
• Strong understanding of accrual accounting and month-end closing processes
• Experience with ERP and accounting systems
• Advanced Excel skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Professional fluency in English
• Experience working in an international environment is a plus

Why to join amfori?

At amfori, you will join a diverse, international environment all united by a common goal: to drive positive change toward a sustainable world in which trade serves a purpose.

Benefits

• Group insurance and comprehensive health insurance
• Working from home up to 3 days per week
• Working from abroad
• Extra-legal holidays per year
• Net allowance and reimbursement of commuting costs
• Internet allowance
• Mobile phone and subscription