Senior Accountant

Alstom; Henegouwen; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Alstom in Charleroi, Belgium, seeks an experienced Accounting professional to join the Belgian Finance Department. Reporting to the Accounting Processes and Tools Manager, you will work with Belgian sites and SSCs on general accounting and treasury processes, ensuring accuracy of entries and regulatory compliance.

You will participate in month-end closings, balance sheet reconciliations, payroll entries, hedge accounting, and tax returns, while collaborating with HR and auditors to drive

Qualifications

• Graduate in Finance with a specialization in Accounting/Management Control.
• 10 years of experience in a similar role, ideally in a matrix organization.
• Proactive, curious and able to manage change with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficient in SAP and Excel; experience with electronic invoicing system.
• Good level of English; fluency in Dutch would be an asset.

Responsabilités

• Participate in month-end closing with provisions and review of shared service centre documents.
• Support Balance Sheet Reconciliation campaigns in coordination with SSC.
• Prepare payroll-related accounting entries for Belgian employees.
• Supervise hedge accounting entries processed at SSC in India.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with focus on continuous improvement.
• Prepare Tax Returns including consolidation and analysis of non-deductible expenses.
• Collaborate with HR and Treasury; act as auditors' point of contact.

Connaissances

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

English communication

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Outils

SAP

Excel

Description du poste

Req ID: 527159

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Within the Belgian Finance Department, based in Charleroi, you will join the Accounting Department, which coordinates accounting operations and supports Belgian sites in implementing new processes and tools.

Reporting to the Accounting Processes and Tools Manager, you will work closely with the two main Belgian sites of the Alstom Group to implement accounting processes related to general accounting and treasury, in compliance with Group rules. You will also collaborate with the shared service centers in India to ensure the quality of accounting entries.

In this context, your responsibilities will focus on two main areas:

• Participation in the month-end closing process, specifically regarding provisions. Review of documents prepared by the shared service centers, analyzing and resolving any issues such as disputed invoices or anomalies related to the supplier database.


• Supporting Balance Sheet Reconciliation campaigns in collaboration with shared service centers according to the schedule defined by the Group.

Preparing and analyzing payroll-related accounting entries for employees in Belgium.

Supervising hedge accounting entries processed at the shared service center in India.

Ensuring regulatory compliance with a focus on continuous improvement.

Preparing Tax Returns incl consolidation and analysis of non deductible expenses

You will work closely with the Group's operational departments (HR, Treasury) and will be the point of contact for the auditors within your area of responsibility.

Profile:

A graduate in Finance with a specialization in Accounting/Management Control, you have 10 years of experience in a similar role (ideally in a matrix organization).

Dynamic, curious, and motivated, you are proactive and able to work effectively in an environment with diverse stakeholders. You are also capable of implementing new processes and managing change.

You are proficient in IT tools such as SAP and Excel, as well as an electronic invoicing system.

You have a good level of English (both spoken and written); fluency in Dutch would be an asset.

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud.

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

Job Type: Experienced