Senior GL Accountant – Belgium Regulated Entity

Elia Group; Brussel; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package with bonuses

Group insurance & hospitalisation

Meal vouchers (€10/day)

Vacation days: 20 + 13 extra

Phone and laptop provided

Gas/electricity discounts

Mobility/commute allowance

Employee share purchase discount

Job summary

Elia Group is hiring a Senior GL Accountant to join the Belgian accounting team. You will ensure accurate general ledger records for Belgian entities, lead month-end and year-end closings, and collaborate with auditors and business partners to maintain compliance and high-quality financial reporting.

Be part of a dynamic energy leader, contributing to continuous process improvements, intercompany reconciliations, and robust internal controls while working in a multilingual environment with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent.
• 5–8 years of GL accounting experience, preferably internationally.
• Strong knowledge of Belgian GAAP; IFRS is a plus.
• Experience with month-end and year-end closing.
• Intercompany accounting and financial controls experience.
• Audits and financial reporting experience.
• Payroll, treasury and operational accounting understanding.
• Advanced knowledge of SAP or another ERP system.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail with broad financial perspective.
• Autonomous work style with prioritisation and deadlines.
• Continuous improvement mindset and stakeholder communication.
• Fluent in French or Dutch with good English.

Responsibilities

• Perform GL accounting activities for Belgian regulated entities with accuracy and compliance.
• Own monthly, quarterly and year-end closing deliverables.
• Prepare, review and validate journal entries, accruals and adjustments.
• Conduct balance sheet reconciliations and resolve outstanding items.
• Coordinate intercompany activities and dispute resolution with stakeholders.
• Support statutory reporting and financial disclosures.
• Assist internal and external audits with required documentation.
• Monitor controls and address risks with corrective actions.
• Support finance, controlling, tax, treasury and business stakeholders.
• Participate in standardisation, automation and digitalisation of accounting processes.
• Ensure timely posting of supplier invoices per procedures.
• Provide payroll back-up when required and maintain process narratives.

Skills

GL Accounting

Belgian GAAP

IFRS exposure

Month-end close

Intercompany

Audits

Payroll knowledge

SAP

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Autonomy

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's degree in Finance

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Elia Group is hiring a Senior GL Accountant to join the Belgian accounting team. You will ensure accurate general ledger records for Belgian entities, lead month-end and year-end closings, and collaborate with auditors and business partners to maintain compliance and high-quality financial reporting.

Be part of a dynamic energy leader, contributing to continuous process improvements, intercompany reconciliations, and robust internal controls while working in a multilingual environment with