AP/AR Accountant

Location
Brussels
Salary
Negotiable
Posted
20 Jan 2025
Closes
27 Jan 2025
Ref
JN -012025-6638802
Contact
Lisa Raemaekers
Job role
Accountant
Contract type
Interim
Hours
Full time
Experience level
Entry level, Apprenticeship

Management of outstanding customer payments, including invoicing and payment follow-up. Also processing and managing payments to suppliers.

Bedrijfsomschrijving

A globally operating trading organization focused on the development, sale, and distribution of a wide range of products and services. The company is active in various sectors, including energy, infrastructure, chemicals, metals, and food production. With a strong presence in both established and emerging markets, the company is dedicated to building long-term partnerships and driving sustainable growth. Their approach is rooted in innovation, diversification, and a deep commitment to the local communities in which they operate.

Omschrijving

  • Oversee the daily entries made by the SSC related to AP/AR, ensuring correct VAT treatment.
  • Provide guidance to the SSC on the appropriate G/L accounts and VAT codes.
  • Assist and advise both the Corporate Department Team and the SSC in relation to the expense handling process and the correct accounting/tax treatment.
  • Conduct checks for accuracy, completeness, and consistency in the accounting records.
  • Coordinate balance confirmations with suppliers and customers.
  • Record bank transactions and reconcile balances.
  • Manage expense settlements with employees (out-of-pocket expenses or corporate credit card transactions), ensuring proper control and approval.
  • Prepare and monitor 'accrual/deferral/prepayment' entries at the end of each quarter.
  • Analyze and resolve any ad hoc accounting or tax issues, collaborating with the Accounting team.
  • Assist with the statutory audit process.

Profiel van kandidaat

  • Strong background in accounting and financial administration, with experience in AP and AR.
  • In-depth understanding of VAT treatment and experience with VAT coding.
  • Accurate and detail-oriented, with experience in checking the correctness, completeness, and consistency of financial data.
  • Knowledge of G/L accounts and experience in preparing period-end entries, such as accruals and prepayments.
  • Ability to work independently and resolve accounting and tax-related issues.
  • Experience in reconciling bank transactions and preparing financial reports.
  • Competent in handling employee expenses and associated approval processes.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to provide advice and support to internal teams and external partners.
  • A team player with the ability to collaborate effectively with both the Corporate Department and SSC.
  • Comfortable working in a dynamic environment and capable of addressing ad-hoc challenges, including supporting audits.
  • Knowledge of relevant accounting software and a proactive attitude.

Aanbod

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunity to grow within the company.
  • Friendly and collaborative work environment.

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