Accounting Manager - Brussels, België - Robert Half Belgium

Robert Half Belgium

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Brussels, België

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Sophie Dubois

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Beschrijving

Robert Half
Talent Solutions is currently looking for an
Accounting Manager for a permanent position based in Brussels.

Robert Half
Talent Solutions is currently looking for an
Accounting Manager for a permanent position based in Brussels.

Our client is a fast growing company active in the
marketing sector.

As
Accounting Manager you will be
responsible for:

Leading the Accounting team, including Accounting and Payroll, managing the day-to-day accounting within our Maconomy ERP system;
Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the regional accounting records and financial systems;
Manage the preparation of the monthly field reporting pack for each company, explaining key variances;
Proactively detect, identify and explore opportunities to improve processes, procedures and financial controls;
Identify business/commercial improvements, as a rounded contributor to the management team.
Work closely with HR to ensure accurate payroll operation, accounting and associated reporting;
Completion of VAT returns, as well as having a good working knowledge of Belgium VAT requirements, including domestic and foreign VAT implications;
Oversee preparation of annual financial accounts, liaison with the statutory auditors and tax advisors/corporate tax; ensuring all GAAP and tax requirements are met;
Assist the Tax and Treasury department, including the production of monthly cashforecasting, information for tax computations and completion of annual tax packs;
Ensure the business has a strong framework of corporate governance and ensure that the requirements of the group's internal control requirements are met, including liaison with internal audit;
Provide leadership, mentoring and coaching to the local Finance team
Work closely with the operations as well as other key functions to achieve the finance department's objectives within the context of the broader business;
Present on accounting matters to regional business leadership;
Adhoc projects including leading on any potential regional acquisitions and associated due diligence and integration;
Provide future additional support across continental Europe operations.

The required
profile for the
Accounting Manager position:

'Top tier' Audit firm trained, with 3+ years of hands-on experience in a finance manager role;
University degree is mandatory;
Fluent in French and a very good command of verbal and written English is essential;
Working in an international environment, liaising with overseas colleagues;
Have a good understanding of Belgium GAAP and US GAAP;
Experience in working in an international professional services consultancy or strategic communications environment would be an advantage;
Good experience with revenue recognition in a service organisation;
Experience with Belgium payroll accounting and Belgium VAT filings;
Experience on the requirements of Belgium Works Council;
Previous experience with Maconomy, will be advantageous but is not essential;
Excellent MS Excel skills.