Consolidation Expert in Brussels

Michael Page (Belgium); Brussel; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page International (Belgium) is seeking a consolidation specialist to take end-to-end ownership of the Group's consolidation activities acrossBelgian GAAP and IFRS, with exposure to international entities.

You will harmonize practices, improve processes, and work closely with Accounting, Controlling, Tax, Treasury, M&A and external auditors; a hands-on role aimed at building the consolidation function.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field.
• 5–7 years of hands-on consolidation experience.
• Strong knowledge of Belgian GAAP; IFRS experience valued.
• Insurance sector exposure is a plus.
• Proficient in Excel and consolidation/ERP tools.

Responsibilities

• Take end-to-end ownership of the Group's consolidation process across Belgian and international entities.
• Perform intercompany eliminations, IFRS adjustments and currency conversions.
• Prepare reliable consolidated financial reporting and coordinate closing cycles.
• Own two consolidation scopes, including international entities and IFRS scope linked to insurance/real estate.
• Harmonize accounting practices and ensure consistency of financial information.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Controlling, Tax, Treasury, M&A and external auditors.
• Improve consolidation tools, processes, reporting and internal controls.
• Build and develop the consolidation function for more frequent cycles.

Skills

Consolidation experience

IFRS knowledge

Financial reporting

Multilingual: FR NL EN

Education

Master's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

Excel

ERP tools

Job description

• Central role in the growth and transformation of the organisation
• Flexible working environment

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established Belgian group with a strong international footprint, operating in the services and insurance environment.

Job Description

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, you will take end-to-end ownership of the Group's consolidation activities, covering both Belgian GAAP and IFRS scopes.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Managing the end-to-end consolidation process across Belgian and international entities, covering both Belgian GAAP and IFRS reporting;
• Performing key consolidation operations, including intercompany eliminations, IFRS adjustments and foreign currency conversions;
• Preparing reliable consolidated financial reporting and coordinating the different closing cycles;
• Taking ownership of two consolidation scopes, including international entities and an IFRS scope mainly linked to insurance and real estate activities;
• Harmonizing accounting practices and ensuring consistency and quality of financial information across entities;
• Working closely with Accounting, Controlling, Tax, Treasury, M&A and external auditors;
• Improving consolidation tools, processes, reporting and internal controls;
• Building and further developing the consolidation function, with the ambition to move towards more frequent consolidation cycles.

The Successful Applicant

• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field;
• Around 5 to 7 years of relevant experience, with hands-on, end-to-end consolidation experience;
• Strong knowledge of Belgian GAAP and consolidation principles, with IFRS experience highly valued;
• Previous exposure to the insurance sector would be a strong asset;
• Comfortable working with Excel and consolidation/ERP tools;
• Good command of French, Dutch and English;
• Hands-on, autonomous and proactive, with the ability to thrive in an environment where processes are still evolving;
• Ambitious and eager to take ownership of a function and contribute to its future development.

What's on Offer

An excellent opportunity for an experienced consolidation professional looking for a hands-on role with autonomy, technical depth and the opportunity to build and develop a function over time.