About Our Client
Senior Accounting Manager - International Start-Up - ESG:
Our client is an industrial start-up focused on the recycling of chemical waste.
To support their growth and ambitions, we seek a Senior Accounting Manager to establish the finance team in Belgium and oversee daily operations. The company's headquarters are based in Brussels.
Job Description
The Senior Accounting Manager will be the first financial professional in Belgium, reporting directly to the Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Main Responsibilities:
* Supervise financial activities for the three companies within the group: headquarters, holding company, and plant.
* Manage accounting and tax aspects, including closing activities, financial statements, Value-Added Tax (VAT), corporate tax, and other tax requirements in accordance with Belgian regulations.
* Lead a team of three accountants currently located abroad.
* Prepare annual budgets and forecasts for the three companies.
* Oversee payroll management in conjunction with local human resources providers.
* Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors.
* Implement effective processes and participate in the implementation of tools.
* Further develop and expand the local finance team, encompassing accounting, controlling, and treasury functions.
The Ideal Candidate
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or Accounting.
* At least five years of experience in accounting.
* A minimum of BIG4 experience, specifically in external audit or accountancy, is mandatory.
* Strong knowledge of Belgian accounting (BE GAAP) and tax regulations, with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) being an added advantage.
* Ideal fluency in at least two languages: Dutch/English or French/English.
* Excellent communication and partnering skills.
* Initiative and solution-oriented approach.
* Willingness to grow and contribute to a highly ambitious start-up.
What We Offer
* A competitive salary commensurate with experience.
* A comprehensive benefits package.
* A dynamic and ambitious start-up environment.
* Opportunity to establish your own finance team.
* An international work setting.
* ESG/CSR initiatives focusing on the A-to-Z recycling of chemical waste.
* Headquarters located in Brussels, offering an international perspective.