Adviseur Financieel

Umicore; Brussel Hoofdstad; Sur place; EUR 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary and benefits

Collaborative work culture

Résumé du poste

Umicore is seeking an experienced accounting professional based in Brussels. You will guard the integrity of the general ledger, ensure compliance with IFRS, and prepare timely financial statements, while actively participating in end-to-end projects.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor or Master degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics, have at least 5 years of relevant experience, and possess strong analytical skills. A competitive salary and benefits are offered in a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience in accounting process operating requirements.
• Knowledge of French GAAP is a strong plus.
• Knowledge of Dutch and/or French are assets.

Responsabilités

• Guard the integrity of the general ledger and ensure accuracy in financial data.
• Prepare accurate and timely monthly IFRS financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS accounting standards and prepare documentation for audits.
• Prepare tax filings and reporting in coordination with the TAX team.
• Participate as SME in the review, optimization, automation of RTR processes.

Connaissances

Strong technical background in accounting

Fluent in English

Knowledge of Belgian GAAP

Strong analytical skills

Organised and detail minded

Formation

Bachelor or Master degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics

Description du poste

Your Key Accountabilities

• You guard the integrity of the general ledger, ensure accuracy in financial data and proper accounting procedures. This includes posting of entries, handle month-end and year-end close processes, including internal controls and validation processes.
• You prepare accurate and timely monthly IFRS financial statements, as a team effort in collaboration with the Business Operations Support teams.
• You ensure compliance with IFRS accounting standards, Umicore MICR internal controls, prepare documentation for internal and external audits as well as for funding reporting.
• You prepare accurate and timely annual statutory financial statements, coordinate and consolidate statutory budget and forecasts in close collaboration with Business Partners.
• You prepare tax filings and reporting in coordination with the TAX team.
• You make sure accounting reflects business reality by connecting to the business; invest in understanding industry-specific accounting implications; beware of new contracts, investments or restructuring that could impact financial reporting.
• You participate as SME (subject matter expert) in the review, optimization, automation and digitalisation of certain RTR processes. Support improvement projects by bringing ideas, sharing expertise, assisting in testing applications and providing feedback and white smoke.
• You participate in end-to-end projects: setup requirements, meet project milestones, testing and implementation.

Who we are looking for

• The position requires a Bachelor or Master degree in Accounting, Finance, or economics.
• You have a strong technical background in accounting and have at least 5 years’ experience of accounting process operating requirements.
• You hold knowledge of Belgian GAAP; knowledge of French GAAP is a strong plus.
• You are fluent in English; knowledge of Dutch and/or French are an asset.
• You have strong analytical skills, are organised and detail minded, capable of analysing numerical data, able to challenge and improve processes, implementing practical solutions.
• Your enthusiasm and positive mindset is not compromised when it comes to meeting deadlines, performing under pressure and addressing challenges.
• Curiosity, ownership and critical mindset are part of your DNA.
• You are a team player and a good communicator, able to influence colleagues in- and outside your team, you demonstrate a high degree of cultural-awareness.

What we can offer

We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world‑leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits.