Senior Accountant

Actief Interim; Vlaams-Brabant; Hybride; EUR 55 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work policy

Diverse international environment

Career development opportunities

Résumé du poste

Actief Interim is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Leuven-based Finance team, a 6-member department where you will own accounting tasks from A to Z.

You will ensure Belgian compliance, manage month-end closings for multiple entities, and support group consolidation with a strong focus on accuracy and efficiency. English fluency and Dutch knowledge are essential, along with 5+ years of Belgian accounting experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accountancy or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with Belgian accounting rules and VAT.
• Excellent command of English; good knowledge of Dutch.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail; proficient with MS Office.
• Experience with NetSuite and Salesforce is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Support AP accountant with invoices per Belgian VAT rules.
• Manage AP invoice approvals for subsidiaries.
• Handle AP accounting for multiple entities (Germany, NL, UK, Finland, Singapore).
• Record payroll journal entries for Belgium and international entities.
• Lead monthly closing and prepare group-level reconciliations and reporting.
• Prepare Belgian VAT returns and VAT filings for foreign subsidiaries.
• Manage fixed assets and depreciation across subsidiaries.
• Reconcile bank statements; register prepaid expenses, accruals and provisions.

Connaissances

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

English (fluent)

Dutch language knowledge

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accountancy

Outils

MS Office

NetSuite

Salesforce

Description du poste

We are looking for a skilled Senior Accountant to join the Finance team in Leuven.

In this role, you will be a key pillar of our 6-member financial department, taking ownership of accounting tasks from A to Z.

To succeed, you must be experienced in Belgian and familiar with international accounting principles, highly analytical, and possess an high attention to detail. Your goal will be to drive the overall efficiency of our financial operations, ensure the accuracy and compliance of the day-to-day accounting and manage the month end closing process.

• Support the AP accountant with incoming invoices in accordance with Belgian accounting and VAT principles
• Manage the AP invoice approval cycle efficiently.
• Take ownership of the AP accounting for our subsidiaries (Germany, The Netherlands, UK, Finland, and Singapore).
• Support bookings and meticulously reconcile bank statements.
• Register journal entries payroll bookings for Belgium and international entities.
• Manage fixed assets and book depreciations across all subsidiaries.
• Register prepaid expenses, accruals, and provisions.
• Prepare and file Belgian VAT returns, as well as VAT filings for foreign subsidiaries.
• Lead the monthly closing process for all corporate entities.
• Assist with group-level financial reconciliations, consolidation and reporting.

Wat vragen wij van je:

• Education: minimum Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Finance, Accountancy) or equivalent experience.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience with Belgian accounting rules and VAT.
• Languages: Excellent command of English (spoken and written) alongside a good working knowledge of Dutch.
• Skills: Strong analytical acumen, great comfort with numbers, and an uncompromising attention to detail.
• Technical Proficiency: Deep understanding of Belgian accounting and financial reporting practices. Advanced knowledge of MS Office is required.
• Pluses: Previous experience with NetSuite and/or Salesforce is considered a strong asset.

Wat bieden we je:

We offer:

• A competitive salary package tailored to your experience.
• The tools, resources, and flexibility you need to successfully develop your career.
• A vibrant, international environment where you will collaborate with motivated, open-minded colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
• A collaborative workplace culture where your ideas are valued and implemented.
• A flexible hybrid work policy to support an excellent work-life balance.