Experienced General Ledger Accountant

IQVIA; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA LLC is seeking a General Ledger accountant to ensure accurate financial data and reporting, focusing on inventory and intercompany activity. You will reconcile accounts, support month- and quarter-end closes, and maintain robust internal controls in line with SOX requirements.

The role requires strong analytical skills, a university finance degree, and proficiency with SAP or PeopleSoft. Fluency in English, Dutch and French is preferred, with hybrid work from Zaventem and related Belgian

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Experience with SAP or PeopleSoft is a strong plus.
• Fluent in English, Dutch and French.
• Ability to work independently and as a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review reconciliations on inventory and intercompany accounts.
• Reconcile accounts with the general ledger.
• Perform month- and quarter-end closing activities and analysis.
• Ensure SOX/compliance and internal controls are followed.
• Collaborate with internal departments to gather financial information.
• Enter accruals, deferrals and reclassifications; prepare reports.
• Gather supporting documentation and perform recordkeeping.
• Assist in audits and tax declarations.

Skills

Financial analysis

SOX/compliance

Team collaboration

MS Excel

English

Dutch

French

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Tools

SAP

PeopleSoft

Job description

Join a great team of young & smart talents! The purpose of the General Ledger (GL) accountant is to ensure correct accounting information and reporting mainly in the area of inventory and intercompany. You will gather and verify the accuracy of financial data and reconcile accounts. This role also ensures that strong controls are applied in compliance with the company’s SOX and internal control framework.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Prepare and review reconciliations (monthly, quarterly) on inventory and intercompany accounts.
• Reconciling accounts with the general ledger.
• Execute month- and quarter end closing activities – perform account analysis to make sure entries and balances are correct.
• Analyze and interpret financial information to provide assurance that information complies with professional and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with internal departments to gather, analyze, and interpret relevant financial information.
• Entering financial data such as accruals, deferrals and reclassifications into the ledger, as well as preparing reports.
• Gathering supporting documentation and performing recordkeeping.
• Internal controls/compliance: ensure that internal and SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) controls are adhered to and performed in a timely manner.
• Assisting in the preparation of the audit files and annual accounts.
• Preparation & filing of surveys.
• Assisting in the preparation of the TAX declarations and forms.

Required knowledge, skills & abilities

• Formal qualifications and experience
• University or Bachelor degree in Finance or related subject area preferred
• Strong communication and analytical skills
• SAP & or Peoplesoft knowledge is a strong plus
• Strong general accounting skills (statutory and international standards)
• Ability to work within a complex and changing environment
• Good knowledge of Microsoft PC Tools (MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Visio…)
• Strong quantitative and analytical capability
• Fluent in written and spoken English, Dutch and French
• Can work independently but is also an excellent team player
• Strong customer orientation (Countries, Businesses and Functions)

Specific skills and abilities

• Identification with the IQVIA culture & values
• Planning & organizing
• Strong analytical skills
• Listening
• Good communication
• Co-operation
• Customer orientation
• Problem analysis
• Judgment
• Decisiveness
• Good interpersonal and communication skills

Location 3 days/week homeworking 2 days/week based in Zaventem

What is in it for you?

• Embark on a job with a sense: opportunity to move healthcare forward
• A solid onboarding program and HR framework to support your personal development
• A key job in a growing department, residing in a safe multinational company
• Opportunity to learn innovative methodologies and tools on the job
• Possibilities to explore further your specific domain of interest
• Great team and company spirit
• Possibility of lateral moves within the Belgian structure or within the group at regional/global level.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism. IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create connections that accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments. Everything we do is part of a journey to improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. To get there, we seek out diverse talent with curious minds and a relentless commitment to innovation and impact. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA contributes to our shared goal of helping customers improve the lives of patients everywhere. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us.