Financial Controller - Leader of Distribution - BRU Region
- Recruiter
- Michael Page Belgium
- Location
- Brussels
- Salary
- €1 - €100000 per annum + varied benefits + flexibility and homeworking
- Posted
- 11 Oct 2024
- Closes
- 08 Nov 2024
- Ref
- JN -042023-6011141
- Contact
- Alexandre Alonso
- Job role
- Accountant
- Sector
- Transport/logistics
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Experience level
- Qualified accountant
Client Details
Our client is an international leader of the distribution & supply chain sector.
With new offices in the Brussels region and an extensive European presence, they provide full flexibility and a commitment towards homeworking for the Finance & Accounting team.
Description
- Finalize monthly, quarterly and yearly closings, supervising the accounting activities prepared by GL Accountants
- Analyze and report on monthly variances relative to P&L and Balance sheets accounts
- Present these financial reportings towards BE board and EU-level Finance Committee
- Perform monthly and yearly VAT calculations and returns
- Prepare the yearly statutory financial statements and tax returns (with support from Tax Department)
- Act as Accounting & Finance Business partner towards Managing partners and internal clients, when needed
- Participate in the continuous improvement of processes and IT tools
Profile
- Bachelor in Accounting (a Master's Degree in Finance / Business Management is a non-mandatory asset)
- Fluency in English is mandatory
- Fluency in French and/or Dutch is an asset, but not mandatory
- At least 5 years of experience in a GL / Senior Accountant / Financial Controller position
- Strong command of BEGAAP standards (IFRS or USGAAP knowledge is a non-mandatory asset)
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- Team-player, able to think on a local and EU-level, with the ability to go beyond a pure "actuals" mindset
Job Offer
Our client offers :
- A permanent contract for a sector leader with an international reputation, ranked among the top 25 best workplaces to work worldwide;
- A competitive salary package with varied benefits;
- A true commitment to flexibility on the workplace : homeworking up to 4 days/week (with full remote options), flexible workhours, etc !
- An excellent ambiance in a team driven by work solidarity, transparent communication and multiculturality !