Accounting & Finance Specialist

Acolad group; Boulogne; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Acolad is seeking a skilled accounting professional to join our Belgian entity, focusing on maintaining accurate financial records and preparing statements in line with GAAP and local regulations, while supporting the financial operations and growth of the business. The role requires adapting to system changes, improving workflows, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and acting as the main contact for auditors.

English is mandatory; Dutch or French are a plus.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• English required; Dutch or French ideal
• Knowledge of GAAP and tax compliance

Responsibilities

• Adapt to ongoing system changes and integrations, ensuring smooth financial operations as the company grows.
• Identify opportunities for improvement in financial workflows and assist in implementing enhanced accounting processes.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Act as the primary contact for external auditors, coordinating the audit process and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
• Manage complex accounts receivable processes and optimize cash flow.
• Audit financial information to ensure processes align with financial policies and regulatory standards.

Skills

Advanced Accounting

Local Tax

Financial Reporting

Audit Support

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

S/4 HANA

MS Office

Job description

Acolad is the global leader in content and language solutions. Its mission is to support companies in every industry to scale across markets and enable growth through cutting-edge technology and localization expertise. Established in 1995, the group is present in 22 countries across Europe, North America and Asia, with over 1.600 employees supported by a network of +10.000 linguists around the world.

At Acolad, every position is key to our global growth: we know that we will only succeed if our people succeed.

Joining Acolad means a unique opportunity for professional development through a collaborative global environment that promotes talent and creativity. We are continuously looking for new talent (like you!) to support our mission to drive growth and innovation across some of the world’s leading brands.

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About The Role

We are looking for a professional to join our team and work for our Belgian entity. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and preparing financial statements in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and GAAP, while supporting the financial operations and growth of the business.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Management & Process Improvement

• Adapt to ongoing system changes and integrations, ensuring smooth financial operations as the company grows.
• Identify opportunities for improvement in financial workflows and assist in implementing enhanced accounting processes.

Customer, Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Act as the primary contact for external auditors, coordinating the audit process and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work with internal teams to troubleshoot and resolve financial discrepancies and assist in information sharing.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to troubleshoot and resolve issues.

Financial Oversight & Budget Management

• Ensure compliance on tax matters to fulfill local requirements, including tax return optimization.
• Manage complex accounts receivable processes, including analyzing collection patterns and implementing strategies to optimize cash flow.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Maintain and check financial data in the group's systems and support the elaboration of financial reporting.
• Audit financial information to ensure processes align with financial policies and regulatory standards.

Requirements

Experience:

+3 years of experience

Level of Education:

Bachelor's degree

Field

Accounting

Language

• English [Mandatory]
• Dutch [Ideal]
• French [Ideal]

Job Specific Skills:

• Advanced Accounting Processes
• Understanding of Local Tax
• Financial Reporting
• Audit Support

IT Skills:

• MS Office
• S/4 HANA

Acolad is committed to creating a diverse and equitable workforce. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms—gender, age, disability, marital status, ethnic or social origin, religion, belief, or sexual orientation—enrich the workplace. It opens opportunities for individuals to express their talents, both individually and collectively, and strengthens our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their backgrounds.