Team Lead Accounting

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?

This position provides accounting support across DEME business entities in France, reporting to the Finance Manager France.

Your responsibilities

• Reporting towards the Finance manager France
• Review and guide a team of accountants to ensure accurate accounting information
• Is responsible for the correct processing and booking of general journals, VAT, social, fiscal, debt, loans
• Assist with Tax and VAT compliance for various DEME entities in France
• Assists in activities to maintain the organization’s general ledgers and financial records
• Is responsible for timely quarterly and annual closing activities
• Reviews quarter-end journal entries
• Assist for the quarterly reporting packs
• Prepare the financial statements and attends to audit related matters during the statutory audit process, in relation with the Finance manager France
• Works with the Finance Manager to ensure a smooth and timely year-end audit
• Ad hoc tasks

Your profile

• Passion for finance/accounting
• Master’s degree with accounting major or related field
• At least 3 years of professional experience in an accounting/audit firm
• Experience in leading and managing a team
• Sound knowledge and application of general and analytical accounting principles
• Proven knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) is considered an asset
• You can express yourself in English and French. The knowledge of other languages is an asset
• Dynamic with an ability to take initiative, solve problems and deliver added value
• A strategic person with very good analytical skills coupled with attention to detail
• Modest and professional attitude, acting with integrity
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of an international account software or ERP system, e.g. Microsoft D365, is a plus

Our offer

• A people-oriented environment with an interactive health program and a focus on employee wellbeing
• A permanent training track which allows you to develop yourself personally and professionally, meaning training opportunities within DEME Group’s headquarters
• A stimulating, innovative workplace with numerous growth opportunities
• An extensive mobility program for a healthy work-life balance