Accounting Manager

Role: Belgian Accounting Manager
Location: Belgium (fully remote)
Hours: 40 hours a week (full-time)
Reports to: Group Accounting manager
Function: Finance – Accounting & Reporting

About the client – a financial services company looking for an accounting manager to ensure financial integrity, transparency, and strategic insight as they scale across Europe. 

Role Overview  – our client are looking for an accounting manager to join the team, you are responsible for managing and monitoring the company’s financial activities for one or more companies. You will work closely with the finance team and report directly to the Group Accounting and Reporting Lead.

Key Responsibilities 
As a Accounting manager, you are responsible for managing and monitoring the company’s financial activities for one or more companies. You will work closely with the finance team and report directly to the Group Accounting and Reporting Lead.
Your tasks and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Processing and monitoring financial transactions, including:

• Coordinate invoice and employee expense processing, ensuring correct VAT coding and GL booking, and liaising with budget owners for approvals
• Oversee daily posting and reconciliation of transactions across operational, billing, savings and guarantee accounts.
• Prepare monthly payroll accounting entries and reconciliations in collaboration with HR and Group Finance

Maintaining and controlling the financial accounting, including general ledger accounts, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
Prepare monthly management reporting packs, including cost centre and country-level analysis, and support budgeting and forecasting activities
Annual financial statements preparation under BE GAAP.
Support regulatory and statistical reporting for NBB and DNB, including calculations for foreign branches and permanent establishments.
Branch / Permanent Establishment reporting.
Performing financial analyses and providing insightful reports to management.
Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations (VAT, payroll, bank, accruals, intercompany) and support internal control improvements
Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and procedures.
Coordinating and supporting internal and external audits.
Managing the tax process and ensuring timely and accurate tax filings.
Managing the VAT process and ensuring timely and accurate VAT filings.
Identifying and implementing process improvements to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the finance function.

Requirements 
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business economics, accounting, or a similar discipline.
5-8 years Belgian experience in a similar role as a Accounting manager. Big Four Firm experience is advantageous
Extensive knowledge of Belgian GAAP accounting principles, financial reporting standards, and tax laws. IFRS understanding is a plus.
Experience with accounting software Microsoft Dynamics- Business Central or equivalent. Consolidation accounting software experience is a plus.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with various stakeholders.

Languages – English, Dutch a plus 

Rate – Competitive Daily Rate