Senior General Ledger Accountant – Belgium (SAP, IFRS/GAAP)

Elia Group; Brussel; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package with bonus

Year-end bonus

Meal vouchers (€10 per working day)

Group insurance

Vacation days 20 + 13 additional

Social fund benefits

iPhone and laptop for work

Discount on gas and electricity

Public transport season ticket or comm

Shares discount

Job summary

Elia Group is seeking a Senior General Ledger Accountant to ensure accurate Belgian GL accounting, month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations and intercompany activities. You will collaborate with auditors and finance teams to support reporting, controls and continuous improvement within accounting processes.

You will work with internal stakeholders to maintain compliance and contribute to automation efforts while handling journal entries, reconciliations and statutory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent.
• 5–8 years of relevant General Ledger accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of Belgian GAAP; IFRS exposure is an advantage.
• Experience with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Experience with intercompany accounting, reconciliations and financial controls.
• Auditing and financial reporting experience.
• Solid Payroll, Treasury and operational accounting understanding.
• Advanced ERP proficiency, SAP or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform and support GL accounting activities for Belgian entities.
• Manage monthly, quarterly and year-end close deliverables.
• Prepare, review and post journal entries and accruals.
• Conduct balance sheet reconciliations and resolve issues.
• Coordinate intercompany accounting and disputes.
• Support statutory reporting and financial disclosures.
• Assist audits and provide documentation.
• Monitor controls and address risks.
• Support Finance, Controlling, Tax, Treasury and business partners.
• Drive standardisation and automation of accounting processes.
• Review supplier invoices for accuracy and posting.
• Provide back-up support for Payroll.
• Maintain process narratives and documentation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Autonomous work style

Priority management

Communication & stakeholders

French or Dutch with English

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

Elia Group is seeking a Senior General Ledger Accountant to ensure accurate Belgian GL accounting, month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations and intercompany activities. You will collaborate with auditors and finance teams to support reporting, controls and continuous improvement within accounting processes.

You will work with internal stakeholders to maintain compliance and contribute to automation efforts while handling journal entries, reconciliations and statutory requirements.