Corporate Accounting Expert

Shurgard Self Storage; Groot-Bijgaarden; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Résumé du poste

Shurgard Self Storage, a leading self-storage operator in Belgium, seeks an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee accounting services for operations across markets. You will coordinate month-end closing, IFRS reporting, intercompany reconciliation, and audit support while coaching a team of accountants.

The role requires multi-country accounting experience, SAP proficiency, and fluency in English and French; German is a plus. Based in Belgium with permanent full-time employment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, finance, economics or equivalent.
• At least five years of accounting experience.
• Experience preparing financial statements in a multi-country/shared services environment.
• First management experience is a plus.
• Experience with IFRS and local GAAP.
• Experience with SAP; SAP S/4HANA is a plus.
• Fluent in English and French; German language skills are a plus.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft applications and advanced Excel.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate administration on the invoice and commitment cycle for leasing, housekeeping, payroll, real estate taxes, travel expenditure.
• Track leasing, housekeeping, payroll, real estate taxes, travel expenditure against budget.
• Communicate with suppliers, municipalities, surveyors as needed.
• Coordinate external audit process.
• Manage services provided by domiciliation agents.
• Review preparation of reconciliation files (accrual, prepaid, suspense accounts).
• Reconcile payroll data in collaboration with Payroll Manager.
• Perform analytical review and deliver management reporting during month-end closings, comment on account fluctuations.
• Ensure accurate inter-company accounts and recharges.
• Prepare internal and external audit samples.
• Ensure all tax declarations (VAT, Real Estate Taxes) and compliance activities, in collaboration with the Tax department.
• Support ESG program by ensuring qualitative data.
• Prepare budgets.
• Support accounting and financial reporting of subsidiaries in accordance with IFRS and local GAAP to meet statutory and group requirements.
• Support preparation of annual local statutory accounts.
• Execute mergers, acquisitions and integration as necessary.

Connaissances

Leadership

Financial reporting

Analytics

Problem solving

Communication

Formation

Bachelor's or Master's in accounting/finance/economics

Outils

SAP

MS Excel

Description du poste

Job Description

You report to the Accounting Manager and will service Shurgard’s operations businesses in your market(s) with accounting and other administrative services.

Maintain accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements. Accounting activities include commitment follow‑up reporting on leasing, housekeeping, payroll, travel expenditure, preparation of tax returns, general ledger preparation, financial reporting, year‑end audit preparation and support of budget and forecast activities.

Ensure integration of newly opened/acquired stores in the accounting processes. Coordinate the flow of information from multiple departments (Real Estate, Operations, Human Resources, FP&A, Tax…) and maintain relationships with external service providers.

Assist the Accounting Manager in coaching the team of Accountants and ensuring work is properly allocated and completed in a timely and accurate manner.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the administration on the invoice and commitment cycle for leasing, housekeeping, payroll, real estate taxes, travel expenditure.
• Track leasing, housekeeping, payroll, real estate taxes, travel expenditure against budget.
• Communicate with suppliers, municipalities, surveyors as needed.
• Coordinate external audit process.
• Manage services provided by domiciliation agents.
• Review preparation of reconciliation files (accrual, prepaid, suspense accounts).
• Reconcile payroll data in collaboration with Payroll Manager.
• Perform analytical review and deliver management reporting during month‑end closings, comment on account fluctuations.
• Ensure accurate inter‑company accounts and recharges.
• Prepare internal and external audit samples.
• Ensure all tax declarations (VAT, Real Estate Taxes) and compliance activities, in collaboration with the Tax department.
• Support ESG program by ensuring qualitative data.
• Prepare budgets.
• Support accounting and financial reporting of subsidiaries in accordance with IFRS and local GAAP to meet statutory and group requirements.
• Support preparation of annual local statutory accounts.
• Execute mergers, acquisitions and integration as necessary.

Process and Systems Responsibilities

• Implement procedures and systems to maintain proper records and adequate accounting controls.
• Roll out control systems in your area of expertise.
• Participate in European projects: systems, integration of new entities, IFRS migration, maintenance of policies and procedures.
• Support Accounting Manager with special projects and workflow process improvements.
• Ensure application of and compliance with control processes.

People Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the Corporate Accounting team to deliver timely and accurate accounting and financial reporting services.
• Collaborate with other finance department managers to support overall department goals and objectives.
• Advise team members on non‑routine reporting transactions.
• Provide training to new and existing staff as needed.

Skills

• Understand company strategy and strategic context of work.
• Show flexibility and openness to change.
• Problem‑solver attitude.
• Seek opportunities for self‑development and learning.
• Recognize commercial opportunities in own work.
• Awareness of customer needs, internal or external, and put them first.
• Commitment to business performance targets.
• Market and business awareness.
• Clear and professional communication, capable of influencing customers.
• Prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, work independently.
• Effective team member.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, finance, economics or equivalent experience.
• At least five years of accounting experience.
• Experience preparing financial statements in a multi‑country/shared services environment (strong plus).
• First management experience (plus).
• Experience in the services or retail sector required.
• Experience with IFRS and local GAAP required.
• Experience in CRM/ERP migration/upgrade projects, key user/trainer.
• Experience with SAP required; familiarity with SAP S/4HANA is a plus.
• Fluent in English and French; good German language skills and other market languages considered assets.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft applications and advanced Excel skills.

Contract Type

Permanent, Full Time Equivalent 100%

Benefits

Competitive salary and a comprehensive package of extra‑legal benefits.

Location & Eligibility

This role is based in Belgium. Applicants must already be authorized to work in Belgium at the time of hire and remain authorized throughout employment. No employer‑sponsored work visa support is provided.