Job opening - GL accountant in Breendonk

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breendonk
permanent
full-time

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finance & economics

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Are you ready to take your GL accounting expertise to an international level?

Based in Belgium, you will manage financial activities across a broad European perimeter, including the Benelux, UK, Ireland, France, and Southern Europe.
Beyond the standard monthly and annual closings, you will play a strategic role in aligning operational and accounting processes.
Partner closely with local business units and controlling teams to monitor costs, manage accruals, and oversee provisions.

Duration of the project: 3-6 months, start date: ASAP

Location: Puurs-Sint-Amands, Belgium

Contract type: Consultancy or Freelance

Hybrid work: After an initial onboarding period, the role offers 2 days in the office and 3 days of remote work.

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Are you ready to take your GL accounting expertise to an international level?

Based in Belgium, you will manage financial activities across a broad European perimeter, including the Benelux, UK, Ireland, France, and Southern Europe.
Beyond the standard monthly and annual closings, you will play a strategic role in aligning operational and accounting processes.
Partner closely with local business units and controlling teams to monitor costs, manage accruals, and oversee provisions.

Duration of the project: 3-6 months, start date: ASAP

Location: Puurs-Sint-Amands, Belgium

Contract type: Consultancy or Freelance

Hybrid work: After an initial onboarding period, the role offers 2 days in the office and 3 days of remote work.

key responsibilities
Core Responsibilities
- Balance Sheet Management: Assume full responsibility for Balance Sheet analysis and monthly reconciliations.
- Reporting: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end internal and group-level financial reports.
- Budgeting: Actively participate in the annual budgeting process.
- Audit support: Coordinate and participate in the annual external audit process.
skills
- General Ledger
- Ledgers (Accounting)
- Accounting
- Budget Control Ledger
- Accounting Software
- Financial Accounting
- Accounting Systems
- Financial Statements
- Accounting Control
qualifications
We are looking for an ambitious professional who thrives in a rapidly changing environment and values teamwork.
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting.
- Experience: Several years of proven experience as a GL Accountant.
- Technical knowledge: Solid understanding of balance sheet analysis, closing processes (monthly/quarterly/yearly), and IFRS.
- Systems: Good knowledge of Excel and SAP S/4HANA, Power BI.
- Languages: Excellent command of English (written and spoken) is essential for this international context.
- Mindset: Strong analytical skills and a high level of accuracy.

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