Corporate Accounting Expert

Finance & accounting; Groot-Bijgaarden; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary package

International exposure

Résumé du poste

Robert Half BV in the West of Brussels is seeking a Corporate Accounting Expert to maintain solid accounting principles and ensure timely financial statements in an international setting.

You will oversee leasing, payroll, travel expenses, real estate taxes, VAT and year-end activities, while supporting budgets, audits and integration of acquired stores. A strong IFRS/GAAP background and SAP proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or equivalent through experience.
• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience in an international context, preferably Services or Retail.
• Sound knowledge of IFRS and local GAAP.
• Experience with SAP is required; SAP S/4HANA familiarity is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate daily accounting administration including invoicing and mortgage cycles for leasing, payroll and travel expenses.
• Monitor expenses against budget and assist with budgets and management reporting.
• Support month-end/year-end closing activities and intercompany recharges; provide commentary on fluctuations.
• Coordinate internal and external audit activities and prepare audit documentation.
• Ensure tax obligations (VAT, real estate tax) are met in cooperation with Tax.
• Support statutory and group reporting for subsidiaries in line with IFRS and local GAAP.
• Contribute to mergers, acquisitions, integrations and other ad-hoc finance projects.
• Support implementation and improvement of accounting procedures, controls and systems.
• Assist Accounting Manager in coaching the team and training staff.

Connaissances

IFRS knowledge

SAP

Multinational experience

Team coaching

Formation

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

Outils

SAP S/4HANA

Description du poste

For our client, a prominent international group situated in the West of Brussels, we are searching for a Corporate Accounting Expert (M/F/X).

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced professional looking to join a dynamic team within a truly international environment.

Job Description:

As a Corporate Accounting Expert, you will be responsible for maintaining sound accounting principles, practices, and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements.

Your scope will include follow-up and reporting for leasing, housekeeping, payroll, and travel expenses, as well as tax return preparation, general ledger activities, financial reporting, year-end audit support, and assistance with budgets and forecasts. You will also support the integration of newly opened or acquired stores into existing accounting processes.

In this fast-paced environment, you will coordinate information flows across multiple departments and manage relationships with external service providers. In addition, you will support the Accounting Manager in coaching the team and ensure that work is properly allocated and completed accurately and on time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the daily accounting administration and follow-up of invoice and commitment cycles for leasing, housekeeping, payroll, real estate taxes, and travel expenses
• Monitor these expenses against budget and support the preparation of budgets and management reporting
• Review reconciliations, including accruals, prepaid accounts, suspense accounts, and payroll data in collaboration with the Payroll Manager
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities, including account analysis, intercompany recharges, and commentary on fluctuations
• Coordinate internal and external audit activities and prepare the required audit documentation and samples.
• Ensure compliance with VAT, real estate tax, and other tax obligations in close cooperation with the Tax department
• Support statutory and group reporting for subsidiaries in line with IFRS and local GAAP, including annual accounts and accounting memos
• Contribute to mergers, acquisitions, integrations, and other ad-hoc finance projects
• Help implement and improve accounting procedures, controls, and systems, and participate in European finance projects and process improvements
• Support the Accounting Manager in guiding the team, advising on non-routine transactions, and training team members where needed

Profile of the Ideal Candidate:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or equivalent through experience.
• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience, preferably within the Services or Retail sector and within an international context.
• Experience in a multi-country or shared service center environment is a plus.
• Sound knowledge of IFRS and local GAAP is a must-have.
• Experience with SAP is required; SAP S/4HANA familiarity is a plus.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in French or German is a strong asset. Other European languages are valuable.

What Our Client Offers:

• Permanent contract within a top-tier European company.
• A challenging and varied role in an international, energetic, and supportive work environment.
• Competitive salary package with a comprehensive range of extra-legal benefits.
• Opportunities for personal growth and skills development.

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