Robert Half Talent Solutions is currently looking for an Accountant European Support Center (m/f/x) for a permanent position based in Groot-Bijgaarden.
Our client is a fast growing company active in the real estate sector.
As Accountant European Support Center (m/f/x) you will be responsible for:
Accounting and Finance responsibilities:
* You assist in ensuring the group’s Purchase-to-Pay process;
* You maintain bank records;
* You set invoices for payment;
* You generate reports and the maintain dashboards detailing the status of accounts payable and on purchase order status and any outstanding issues;
* You act as the contact person for all stakeholders of your accounts (suppliers, procurement staff, budget owner, Finance colleagues; etc.) in case of issues or questions;
* You ensure accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses;
* You ensure expense tracking, invoice processing and delivery of management reporting of the group’s major expenses lines (e.g. marketing, legal and IS);
* You ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met;
* You ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close;
* You prepare financial management reports;
* You resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities;
* You ensure accurate inter-company accounts and recharges;
* You prepare tax returns (VAT, Real Estate Tax, etc.);
* You ensure the reconciliation of payroll data in close collaboration with the Payroll Manager;
* You assist with the preparation of the internal and external audit process;
* You ensure strict compliance with IFRS and local GAAPs;
* You ensure the preparations of budgets;
* You participate in ESG reporting preparation;
* You support the execution of mergers, acquisitions, and the integration as necessary;
* You offer administrative assistance in various ad-hoc projects.
Process and systems responsibilities:
* You implement procedures and systems necessary to maintain proper records and to afford adequate accounting controls and procedures for all business cycles in accordance with standards;
* You implement the roll out of various control systems in your market(s);
* You contribute to European projects: systems, integration of new entities, IFRS migration, maintenance of policies and procedures;
* You support the Accounting Manager with special projects and workflow process improvements;
* You ensure the application of and compliance with control processes.
People responsibilities:
* You collaborate with the other finance department colleagues to support overall department goals and objectives;
* You provide training to new and existing staff as needed.
The required profile for the Accountant European Support Center (m/f/x) position:
* You have a bachelor/master’s degree in accounting, finance or economics, or similar through experience;
* You have minimum 2 years of General Ledger accounting experience;
* You are familiar with your market’s VAT and GAAP processes;
* Experience in the Services or Retail sector is required;
* You are fluent in English and French. Good Dutch or German language skills are considered a strong asset. Any other market’s language is considered a plus;
* Exposure to a multi-country environment is considered a plus;
* Experience with IFRS and local GAAP is considered a plus;
* You have a working knowledge of Microsoft applications and an advanced level in Excel.
* Knowledge Sap S/4HANA is a plus;
* You have a general interest in obtaining a deep knowledge of (financial) IT systems;
* You are open and flexible to occasional travel;
* You understand the company strategy and the strategic context of own work;
* You show flexibility and are open to change;
* You have a problem-solver attitude;
* You actively seek opportunities for self-development and learning;
* You recognize commercial opportunities in own work as they arise;
* You are aware of the customer’s needs (internal or external), put them first in own work;
* You show awareness of and commitment to business performance targets in own job;
* You show market and business awareness in own work/own immediate area;
* You express yourself clearly and professionally, can influence customers using the available tools;
* You prioritize own tasks, complete work to deadlines and work independently;
* You work effectively as a team member.
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