Accounting Manager ESC (European Support Center)

Robert Half Talent Solutions is currently looking for an Accounting Manager ESC (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 Accounting Manager ESC (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 Accounting Manager ESC (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.

Interested in this position of Accounting Manager ESC (European Support Center) (m/f/x) at a young and dynamic company? Apply today.

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