Robert HalfTalent Solutions is currently looking for a Head of Accounting for a permanent position based in Brussels.

Our client is a fast growing company active in the services sector.

As Head of Accounting you will be responsible for:

• Ensure appropriate financial compliance and governance;
• Deliver to group timely and accurate accounts;
• Continuous improvement of financial processes/systems in order to improve compliance and efficiency;
• Manage and coach a team of 2 accountants;
• Run effectively the daily, monthly and annual finance operations (accounting, treasury, tax & VAT);
• To be the responsible of statutory and regulatory financial requirements and ensure the appropriate level of awareness;
• Manage the monthly closing processes at country level and ensure timely and accurate reporting of financials;
• Timely deliver the reporting required by group, division and management (flash report, Narratives, Interco reconciliation, closing load files, reconciliation, cash flow and analysis, tax pack);
• Responsible for appropriate financial accounting policies and controls are in place and take responsibility for ensuring successful internal and external audit outcomes;
• Review of financial processes and controls in order to improve compliance and efficiency;
• Management of internal and external audits;
• Management and coaching of the accounting team.

The required profile for the Head of Accounting position:

• Bachelor degree in Accounting;
• At least 10 years experience in a similar function for an international company;
• IFRS and Belgium GAAP knowledge;
• Dutch GAAP is an asset;
• Fluent in Dutch & English;
• Demonstrate high cognitive ability;
• Proven track record in building positive relationships;
• Identifies ways to improve the accounting processes and implement. Continually seeks improved and more efficient methods of working;
• A high degree of integrity, personal self-discipline and a strong work ethics with a flexible approach to the job, being prepared to challenge the norms and capable of using own initiative;
• Is able to work in a structured and methodical manner, deadline driven.

Interested in this position of Head of Accounting at a young and dynamic company? Apply today.

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