Our client, a Belgian-based engineering company with over 50 years of expertise in signaling and railway transport, is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join their team.
In this role you will be responsible for overseeing the financial administration and accounting activities, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and contributing to the achievement of the company’s financial goals.
Tasks
Your responsibilities and impact as an Accountant Manager will be:
Oversee the general and analytical accounting functions, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
Manage the submission of monthly VAT declarations and other regulatory filings such as intrastat reports
Prepare and review annual accounts in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
Supervise the periodic payments of social security, withholding taxes, VAT, and other obligations to maintain smooth cash flow operations
Record and reconcile all financial transactions, ensuring accurate bookkeeping of bank entries
Manage the processing and approval of employee expense reports, ensuring adherence to company policies
Collaborate with department heads to prepare budgets in line with company objectives, and contribute to financial planning and forecasting activities
Prepare and analyze monthly financial result reports, providing insights to senior management and making recommendations for improvements
Track and monitor outstanding credit notes and commissions to ensure proper reconciliation
Establish and maintain communication with clients regarding payment of invoices, ensuring timely collections
Oversee the company’s tax filing processes, ensuring compliance with relevant tax regulations
Act as the point of contact for outsourced IT services, providing assistance to employees on system use or troubleshooting
Provide financial insights and support to the managing director and Board of Directors to assist in achieving company financial goals
Identify and implement opportunities to improve accounting processes and drive efficiency within the finance department
Manage end-of-period activities, including the preparation of provisions and analytical allocations to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
Requirements
Skills, qualifications, and interests you need to succeed in this role:
You have a Bachelor or Master's degree in Financial Management or Accounting
You have a proficient level of French, Dutch and English
You have 5 years of relevant experience
You have a thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (Belgian GAAP)
Benefits
What's in it for you:
Competative salary
Company car with fuel card
Mobile phone
Laptop
Pension
Health insurance
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance
Industries
Staffing and Recruiting
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