Chief Accountant

Accounting & Tax Manager – Permanent Position (South-West of Brussels Area)

A company specializing in heating, ventilation, and domestic hot‐water solutions is looking for an Accounting & Tax Manager to join its team on a permanent basis.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Tax Compliance

• Ensure the accuracy and reliability of all financial, accounting, and tax information in line with legal requirements and internal group policies.
• Oversee the full general accounting process up to the preparation of annual financial statements.
• Supervise customer accounting activities, including invoicing, payment follow‐up, dispute handling, and credit‐risk monitoring.
• Guarantee the integrity of customer accounts and adherence to group procedures.
• Manage and secure all tax and VAT declarations.
• Produce quarterly closings and related financial reports.
• Prepare consolidation packages using the group's reporting tools (Oracle / HFM).
• Coordinate interactions with external advisors and auditors.

Financial Management

• Monitor and optimize stock‐related financial processes.
• Manage cash flow, including forecasting, daily monitoring, and optimization of financial movements.
• Calculate and document transfer pricing.
• Provide operational performance indicators in collaboration with the controlling team.

Team Leadership

• Demonstrated experience leading a team, including workload organization, performance management, and staff development.
• Plan, prioritize, and coordinate the team's activities.

Additional Responsibilities

• Prepare financial, economic, and social information for the Works Council.
• Support legal‐administrative follow‐up in collaboration with external partners (e.g., BDO).
• Manage Belgium‐specific insurance matters (e.g., occupational accident insurance, fire insurance) in coordination with the group insurance department.

Required Profile

Technical Skills

• Strong command of general accounting up to balance sheet and P&L.
• Solid knowledge of tax regulations.
• Comfortable with digital tools; SAP experience is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Languages

• Fluent in French and Dutch.
• English is an asset.

Behavioural Competencies

• Strong organizational skills, precision, and a structured approach.
• Respect for procedures, standards, and deadlines.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to anticipate and prioritize.
• Discretion and respect for confidentiality.
• Ability to justify decisions and communicate clearly.

Autonomy & Responsibility

• Works independently within established procedures.
• Takes into account ad‐hoc instructions from the financial controller.
• Handles confidential information.
• Contributes to salary‐review decisions for accounting staff in coordination with management.

Personal Qualities

• Reliability and attention to detail.
• Calm, autonomous, and diligent.
• Diplomatic with strong interpersonal skills.
• Energetic, committed, and professional.
• Integrity, honesty, and humility.