Control Manager

AB InBev; Vlaams-Brabant; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Flexible rewards system

Meal vouchers

Parental leave

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

AB InBev in Belgium seeks a Mid-Senior Control Manager to own financial reporting and act as the Country Controller, driving controls across Belgium.

You will oversee month-end and year-end closings, ensure BEGAAP/IFRS compliance, and partner with BSC, Zone Finance and stakeholders to drive improvements and standardisation.

Fluency in English and Dutch and/or French is required; SAP, Cognos and advanced Excel are pluses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field with 3–5 years of relevant experience in accounting, controlling, audit or financial reporting.
• Strong understanding of BEGAAP and IFRS; analytical, proactive, and capable of influencing stakeholders across Finance, BSC and Zone teams.
• Fluency in English and Dutch and/or French is required; SAP, Cognos or advanced Excel experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reporting (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, CAPEX).
• Review variance analyses and challenge results where needed.
• Coordinate closing processes for Belgium; supervise BSC back-office activities across OTC, PTP, Treasury and General Accounting.
• Oversee BEGAAP/IFRS accounting and ensure proper reconciliations and controls.
• Lead projects to strengthen controls and standardise processes across countries where relevant.
• Act as Finance contact for external audits and drive remediation plans.

Skills

Analytical skills

Ownership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

SAP

Cognos

Excel (Advanced)

Job description

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior Level

#DreamBig

Control Manager

At AB InBev, we believe in dreaming big and taking ownership. As a Control Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the quality, accuracy and compliance of financial reporting for our business in Belgium.

As the Country Controller, you will have end-to-end responsibility for key financial reporting and control activities, working closely with Finance, Accounting, Business teams, our Business Service Center (BSC), Zone Finance and external auditors. You will oversee the monthly and year-end closing process, provide financial analysis and sign-off, and help ensure that our financial processes and controls meet both local and international standards.

This role is ideal for a finance professional who enjoys combining accounting expertise, financial control, problem-solving and stakeholder management, while having the opportunity to drive improvements across the business.

Who We Are

Brewing the world’s most loved beers and building brands consumers love, AB InBev is where ownership, ambition, and action thrive.

Our portfolio of iconic brands includes global classics like Stella Artois, Bud, and Corona, and well-known favorites such as Jupiler, Leffe, and Hoegaarden.

We empower you to dream big, lead change, and create a long-lasting legacy.

We value relentless problem-solvers who take accountability, embrace challenges, and turn bold goals into results through resilience and hard work.

That’s Who We Are: Come and OWN IT.

What You’ll Do

Financial Reporting & Country Control

• Ensure accurate and compliant monthly and quarterly financial reporting, covering P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, CAPEX and supplementary schedules.
• Review and sign off on variance analyses prepared by the BSC accounting team and challenge financial results where needed.
• Analyse and control the figures to be reported using tools such as Cognos, ZBB, SCFD and BI.
• Provide country-level business sign-off and functional supervision of BSC back-office activities across OTC, PTP, Treasury, Intercompany and General Accounting.
• Act as the key Country Controller and Finance point of contact for internal stakeholders.
• Ensure the overall quality and compliance of Belgium's statutory accounts with local laws and regulations.

Month-End & Year-End Closing

• Coordinate the monthly, quarterly and year-end closing process for Belgium.
• Prepare and communicate closing instructions and coordinate the different stages of the process across Business and BSC teams.
• Review and approve manual journal entries, provisions and other accounting adjustments.
• Analyse financial results on a regular basis, identify issues and drive corrective actions.
• Work with different Finance and Business stakeholders to resolve issues and ensure a smooth and accurate closing.

Financial Controls & Accounting

• Ensure Balance Sheet accounts are properly reconciled in line with AB InBev policies and Belgian GAAP (BEGAAP) requirements.
• Review provisions, including claims and litigation provisions, and ensure appropriate reconciliation with the relevant legal tools.
• Follow up on defined benefit plans and pensions.
• Ensure correct calculation and accounting of shared base payments.
• Oversee the accounting treatment of acquisition and disposal transactions in accordance with BEGAAP and IFRS.
• Ensure appropriate systems and procedures are in place to safeguard assets and support effective financial processes.
• Participate in stock counts and impairment testing.

Business Support & Finance Projects

• Partner with local managers, BSC, Zone Finance and functional teams to provide financial expertise and support business decisions.
• Lead or contribute to projects that strengthen controls and improve Finance processes, such as segregation of duties, Global Chart of Accounts implementation, LEAN process redesign and account reconciliation improvements.
• Drive standardisation of processes and calculation methodologies across countries where relevant.
• Identify opportunities to simplify, improve and strengthen Finance ways of working.

Internal & External Audit

• Act as the end-to-end Finance contact for the external audit process, including preparation and analysis of the Belgium statutory accounts.
• Review and validate Finance-related internal audit findings before the audit report is issued.
• Discuss external and internal audit findings with relevant stakeholders and drive agreed remediation plans.
• Monitor audit issue closure and ensure actions are completed within agreed timelines.
• Ensure audit outcomes are appropriately reflected in the Internal Control Framework.

Who You Are

You have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field, combined with around 3–5 years of relevant experience in accounting, controlling, audit or financial reporting.

You have a solid understanding of accounting, financial reporting and internal controls, with knowledge of BEGAAP and/or IFRS. You are analytical, proactive and take ownership, while feeling comfortable working with and influencing stakeholders across Finance, Business, BSC and Zone teams.

You are organised, solution-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Fluency in English and Dutch and/or French is required. Experience with SAP, Cognos or advanced Excel is a plus.

What Makes This Role Interesting

This is a high-impact Finance role with real country ownership. As Country Controller, you will have visibility across the Belgian business and work closely with BSC, Zone Finance, Business stakeholders and auditors. You will combine hands-on financial control and reporting with the opportunity to lead projects, strengthen processes and drive standardisation across the organisation. In a fast-paced international environment like AB InBev, your expertise and decisions will directly contribute to the quality and reliability of our financial reporting and controls.

Next to our competitive base salary, we put our people first by providing on-top benefits

• Competitive Bonus.
• A Flexible Rewards system - (smartphone, bike lease, internet at home, Extra pension Plan, etc.).
• Quarterly vouchers to taste our delicious beers.
• Compensation & seniority days in addition to legal holidays (40 Days total).
• Meal vouchers, allowances, gift per company policy.
• A unique Parental leave.
• Competitive Life insurance, disability & medical plan.
• Learning & Development opportunities (LinkedIn Learning/ Workday Learning/Mentoring).
• Multiple Physical & Mental Wellbeing support Initiatives.

Build your career with us

We recruit for mindset, ambition, and cultural fit.

Unique culture

We are proud to be part of something bigger than ourselves and are passionate about building upon our company’s long legacy.We believe in collaboration and candor, which results in a dynamic culture with open communication.

Brands everyone loves

We are part of the collective, global history of beer. We are the proud makers of more than 500 iconic brands, from beloved international classics to local favorites.

Growth opportunities

Our people grow at the pace of their talent. We empower our people to learn, expand their perspectives, and unlock career growth. In an environment where commitment to excellence pays off, our people are able to deepen their impact and create a long-lasting legacy.

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