Senior Accountant

McBride Denmark A/S; Henegouwen; Presencial; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

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Attractive benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Autonomy in role

Secure job within an international集团

Easily accessible offices

Descripción de la vacante

McBride Denmark A/S is seeking a Senior Accountant in Belgium to manage the preparation of annual accounts and financial statements in line with Belgian standards and group reporting requirements. You will collaborate with internal teams, auditors and external partners to ensure data quality and compliance.

You will be responsible for closing processes, statutory accounts, intercompany transactions, fixed assets, and tax compliance, including VAT and Intrastat.

Formación

• A qualified accountant with proven experience in a similar role.
• Solid knowledge of general accounting in Belgium and the preparation of financial statements.
• Good understanding of VAT, corporation tax and Intrastat obligations.
• Excellent command of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• You are a Dutch speaker with a good knowledge of English and French.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare and submit the trial balance in Hyperion by the specified deadlines.
• Ensure the accuracy of the profit and loss account, balance sheet and cash flow statement.
• Monitor and report on intercompany transactions.
• Manage movements relating to reserves, fixed assets and assets held under right of use.
• Prepare and file the annual accounts in accordance with legal requirements.
• Coordinate external audits relating to the statutory accounts.
• Act as the main point of contact for the external auditors for the Belgian entity.
• Respond to requests from internal and external auditors within the specified timeframes.
• Organise Board of Directors’ meetings and ensure that the necessary signatures are obtained.
• Prepare and submit VAT and Intrastat returns.
• Prepare the tax pack for the Group.
• Handle local tax returns.
• Assist with tax inspections and audits.
• Collaborate with the Group’s Indirect Tax Manager and with external advisers where necessary.

Conocimientos

Excel proficiency

Financial analysis

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Educación

Qualified accountant

Herramientas

Hyperion

Descripción del empleo

If you are ambitious, self-motivated, hardworking and a team player and interested in growing your career with an International FMCG business, please read through our job opportunity.

As a Senior Accountant, you are responsible for preparing the company’s annual accounts and financial statements. You ensure compliance with Belgian accounting standards and the Group’s reporting requirements.

You work closely with internal teams, auditors and external partners to guarantee the quality and accuracy of financial data.

Accounting closures and reporting

• Prepare and submit the trial balance in Hyperion by the specified deadlines.
• Ensure the accuracy of the profit and loss account, balance shieet and cash flow statement.
• Monitor and report on intercompany transactions.
• Manage movements relating to reserves, fixed assets and assets held under right of use.

General Accounting

• Manage and reconcile tangible fixed assets and assets held under right of use.
• Record and monitor provisions and accrued expenses.
• Ensure the quality, consistency and reliability of financial data.
• Analyse and justify the various balance sheet accounts.

Annual accounts and audit

• Prepare and file the annual accounts in accordance with legal requirements.
• Coordinate external audits relating to the statutory accounts.
• Act as the main point of contact for the external auditors for the Belgian entity.
• Respond to requests from internal and external auditors within the specified timeframes.
• Organise Board of Directors’ meetings and ensure that the necessary signatures are obtained.

Taxation

• Prepare and submit VAT and Intrastat returns.
• Prepare the tax pack for the Group.
• Handle local tax returns.
• Assist with tax inspections and audits.
• Collaborate with the Group’s Indirect Tax Manager and with external advisers where necessary.

Required profile

Qualifications and experience

• A qualified accountant with proven experience in a similar role.
• Solid knowledge of general accounting in Belgium and the preparation of financial statements.
• Good understanding of VAT, corporation tax and Intrastat obligations.
• Excellent command of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• You are a Dutch speaker with a good knowledge of English and French.

Your strenghts

• Rigorous and precise when handling financial data.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Organisational skills, autonomy and a sense of responsibility.
• Ability to work effectively with a variety of stakeholders.
• Adherence to deadlines and effective prioritisation.
• A commitment to continuous improvement and a results-oriented approach.
• Reliability, discretion and professional integrity.

What we offer

• An international, dynamic and constantly evolving working environment.
• A competitive salary package commensurate with your experience.
• Attractive benefits.
• A varied role with a high degree of autonomy.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• A secure job within an international group.
• Easily accessible offices.

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