Global Head of Accounting & Financial Reporting

Morgan Philips Executive Search; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mew client seeks an experienced Finance Manager to oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance, and transformation initiatives in a Belgium-based role. Reporting to senior finance leadership, you will drive integrity, efficiency, and continuous improvement across the finance function.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of accounting/finance leadership experience, fluency in English, and strong knowledge of Belgian GAAP and IFRS.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience in accounting, financial reporting, audit, or finance leadership roles.
• Experience managing and developing teams.
• Fluent in English; knowledge of French and/or Dutch is valued.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and improve core accounting processes including accounts payable/receivable, expense management, treasury, and financial reporting.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities.
• Ensure statutory and group financial reporting in accordance with local GAAP and IFRS.
• Supervise reconciliations, accruals, provisions, and journal entries.
• Coordinate budgeting and forecasting and provide insightful management reporting.
• Strengthen internal controls and governance processes.

Skills

Belgian GAAP knowledge

IFRS knowledge

Team leadership

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

ERP familiarity

Process improvement

Fluent in English

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business Administration

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Mew client seeks an experienced Finance Manager to oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance, and transformation initiatives in a Belgium-based role. Reporting to senior finance leadership, you will drive integrity, efficiency, and continuous improvement across the finance function.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of accounting/finance leadership experience, fluency in English, and strong knowledge of Belgian GAAP and IFRS.