GL Accountant

At DEME (Euronext: DEME), we are continuously working towards a sustainable future by offering solutions for global challenges: climate change, a growing population and urbanisation, increasing maritime trade, and environmental issues. With our team of more than 5,600 highly skilled professionals, we enable the production of renewable energy, create new land and infrastructure, and tackle pollution. Supported by our versatile fleet of more than 100 vessels, we operate on the fine line where water, land, and energy meet. This unique position makes us an expert in offshore energy, dredging, infra, environmental, and concessions projects. Our fundamental goal? To combine the best technologies and the brightest minds so we can create a better, more liveable world for everyone.

DEME is a place for those who like to explore. It offers opportunities to work aboard one of our vessels, at international project sites or offices, or at our HQ in Belgium. A career at DEME can take you all around the world. Always inventing new ways of working, we’re the pioneers of this generation and we plan to be pioneers of the next generation as well. And now, as we continue to grow and shape the future of our world, you too can join us on our journey. Our only question is: Where Next?

Are you ready to choose DEME for your next career move?

Our Finance Shared Service Center is looking for a General Ledger Accountant to reinforce our Belgian GL team, reporting to the Head of Shared Service Center.

Your responsibilities

• Ensure all the accounting transactions are recorded timely and accurately with a high standard of supporting documentation.
• Review the accounting entries performed by other team members (AP, AR, Bank) and performs accounting entries such as accruals, deferrals and reclassifications as needed.
• Responsible for internal reporting and for the annual audited financial statements.
• Perform analyses regarding the Balance Sheet, including explanations and documentation.
• Ensure that the accounting and tax documentation is updated and maintains the traceability.
• Responsible for external audits.
• Responsible for VAT declarations and VAT controls.
• Capable of managing the month end close activities independently.
• Includes adhoc duties as necessary.

Your profile

• Degree in accountancy or economics.
• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience (accounting experience in an audit, accountancy firm and/or accounting department).
• Experience within a SSC is a plus.
• Knowledge of Corporate Income Tax & VAT.
• Fluent in Dutch and English.
• Communicative, flexible, not afraid to take initiatives.
• Proactive, a team-player and able to work independently.
• Experience in ERPs like AX Dynamics is a plus.
• Actively participate and support of the improving accounting process into the ERP.
• Able to coordinate all activities performed by general ledger team, meeting all deadlines.
• Advanced MS Excel.
• Customer service oriented (internal and external).
• Ability to work under pressure and a high degree of ability to define priorities.
• Oriented to detail and organized.
• Proactive and with a high sense of teamwork.

Our offer

• A mobility program for a healthy work-life balance.
• A permanent training offer that enables personal and professional development.
• A stimulating, innovative workplace with many growth opportunities.
• A people-oriented work environment with a strong focus on the well-being of our employees.