GL Accountant

Krones SA (France - Belgium - Luxembourg); Louvain-la-Neuve; Hybride; EUR 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Krones FBL, based in Louvain-la-Neuve, seeks a GL Accountant to ensure general ledger integrity under BE and FR GAAP, IFRS, and internal rules. You will manage monthly closings for two subsidiaries and support IC invoicing and reporting.

The role requires fluency in French, English, and Dutch, plus 5+ years in GL accounting. Occasional travel and potential remote work after training are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant General Ledger accounting experience.
• Fluent in French, English, and Dutch; German is an asset.
• Experience in a multi-entity and/or international environment is a strong plus.
• Strong Excel skills and data integrity focus.
• Ability to meet tight closing deadlines.

Responsabilités

• Ensure GL integrity and compliance with BE/FR GAAP, IFRS, and group rules.
• Collect information for monthly closings for two subsidiaries (France and Belgium).
• Perform reconciliations, adjustments, reporting, and reclassifications as needed.
• Prepare Intercompany invoicing, IC reconciliations, and IC reporting.
• Handle statutory documentation and audits for subsidiaries.
• Support group reporting and tax processes (VAT, filing).
• Work from Louvain-La-Neuve with potential remote work after training.
• Occasional travel to France or Germany may be required.

Connaissances

GL accounting

IFRS

Belgian GAAP

French GAAP

VAT

Audit support

Excel

SAP

Multi-entity

Communication

Formation

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting/Finance

Outils

SAP

Description du poste

Krones FBL is a subsidiary of the Krones Group (www.krones.com), which was founded in Germany and is now a leading international player in the production, sale and servicing of machines and even complete plants for the beverage and liquid food industries worldwide.

The group employs more than 20,000 people worldwide. Krones FBL currently employs around 160 people who manage Krones' activities in France, Belgium and Luxembourg.

The Krones group is the world market leader in its industrial sector and continues to grow, focusing on sustainable and ecological solutions. At Krones, we are working towards a better future and helping to preserve our planet for future generations.

Krones FBL, based in Louvain-la-Neuve, is looking for a (m/f/x)

GL ACCOUNTANT

who will play a key role in ensuring accurate and compliant financial processes.

Your Position

• As a GL Accountant, you ensure the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of general ledger accounting in line with BE and FR GAAP, IFRS, and internal group rules;
• Act as a guardian of finance rules and processes by ensuring that incoming data and documentation meet defined quality and compliance standards
• You collect the necessary information from various departments to perform and monitor monthly closings for two Krones subsidiaries (France and Belgium) and provide support for two other subsidiaries within the existing organization;
• You review accounting entries made by CO, AP, AR, and perform activities such as reconciliations (Payroll, Turnover, VAT, ...) , adjustments, reporting, and reclassifications when necessary for our Belgian and French legal entities;
• You prepare the Intercompany re-invoicing, the IC reconciliations, and IC reporting for the group;
• You take care of the statutory documentation of the subsidiaries. (General Assembly, nomination of Administrators, Auditors, and all legal requirements)
• You carry out balance sheet analyses, including explanations and documentation;
• You prepare and support group reporting (related to monthly closing, year-end closing, Tax (GTC, Pillar II), Liquidity planning, ...).
• VAT declarations and reconciliations, as well as preparing elements for tax returns, are also part of your responsibilities, along with preparation and follow-up of any potential VAT or tax audits;
• You actively participate in all activities related to internal (Compliance) and external audits;
• You actively contribute to the improvement, standardisation, and automation of accounting processes and systems.
• You will work from our head office in Louvain-La-Neuve, with the possibility of remote work after a training period;
• Occasional travel to France (other subsidiaries) or Germany (Headquarters) may be required for this role.

Your Profile

• Strong expertise in end-to-end General Ledger accounting (postings, accruals, reconciliations, closing)
• Solid knowledge of Belgian and French GAAP and good understanding of IFRS
• Proven experience with month-end closing, VAT, and audit support
• Able to independently manage GL activities and take ownership of assigned entities or accounting scopes
• Experience in a multi-entity and/or international environment is a strong plus
• Advanced Excel skills; SAP experience is an asset
• Strong compliance mindset with the ability to challenge non-compliant inputs and ensure data integrity
• Clear, fact-based communicator towards finance and non-finance stakeholders
• Highly accurate, structured, and able to meet tight deadlines in closing cycles
• Resilient and assertive, able to maintain professional standards under pressure
• Team player with a strong sense of ownership and focus on continuous improvement
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in General Ledger accounting, ideally partially in fiduciary.
• Fluent in French, English, and Dutch; German is an asset