With a workforce of appr. 1,400 employees and operations spanning Belgium and the Netherlands, the company is gearing up for its next phase of innovation and excellence. To support this growth, we are seeking an ambitious Accounting & Consolidation Manager with strong IFRS expertise to lead and develop our accounting team and ensure accurate financial reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Accounting Leadership: Oversee the entire accounting function, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, and financial reporting.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to IFRS standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
• Process Improvement: Develop and implement strategies to enhance P2P (Procure-to-Pay), O2C (Order-to-Cash), and R2R (Record-to-Report) processes.
• Consolidation & Reporting: Prepare the organization's consolidated financial statements (entailing 12 entities) in line with IFRS standards.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Maintain strong relationships with auditors and the Corporate Team, ensuring alignment on IFRS-based accounting policies.
• Financial Insights: Deliver accurate and timely financial reports with clear analysis to support internal and external decision-making.
• Team Development: Manage a team of accounting professionals, providing mentorship, delivering training, and conducting performance evaluations.
• Cross-Functional Communication: Collaborate with controllers and accountants across various domains to deliver structured and qualitative financial reporting.

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Profile

• Education: Master's degree in Finance or Economics, or a recognized accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CPA).
• Experience: At least 8 years of experience in accounting, with a strong preference for additional experience as an auditor or controller.
• IFRS Expertise: Strong knowledge of IFRS standards (e.g., IFRS 9, 16) and experience preparing consolidated financial statements.
• Leadership: Proven track record of managing and leading a team of accounting professionals.
• Technical Skills: Advanced Excel skills, familiarity with MS Office, and expertise with consolidation software (e.g., Tagetik, Cognos).
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze operational and strategic-level financial data and present insights clearly to management.
• Industries: Affinity with financial reporting for industrial activities is a plus.
• Personal Traits:
• Organized, proactive, and solution-oriented.
• Team player with strong leadership capabilities.
• Conscientious, with high integrity and accountability.
• Languages: Strong communication skills in English, with knowledge of Dutch being an advantage.