General Ledger Accountant recruitment

Our client is an international Financial Services company based in Brussels.

They are currently looking to recruit a (m/f) General Ledger Accountant.

Function:

Reporting to the Director of the General Ledger Closing team, you will have following responsibilities:

- Ensure a timely and accurate processing of journal entries and period-end (including master data);

- Ensure that all entries have an adequate back up and can be well understood by the various stakeholders;

- Ensure that all reconciliations are completed each month;

- Ensure that the general ledger owner rules are met;

  - Perform month end analytical reviews of the accounts, explaining fluctuations to key stakeholders and ensuring that the balance sheet and profit and loss accounts are coherent;

- Liaise with internal and external audit as well as tax inspectors and providing them with all necessary information;

- Recommend and implement internal controls and audit recommendations;

- Process manual and automatic Journal entries;

- Handle all period-end routines;

- Monitor master data in the internal Oracle databases ensuring completeness and accuracy.

Profile:

- Bachelor degree in Accounting;

- Minimum 4 years experience in general ledger accounting with hands-on knowledge of month end close processes, preferably in a shared service center;

- Fluent in English, Dutch or French;

- Solid exposure to working with ERP system and advanced Excel;

- Experience with IFRS or US GAAP;

- Detailed understanding of internal controls and their importance, especially with respect to segregation of duties, authorisation, 4 eyes principle;

- Analytical and eye for detail with strong interpersonal skills;

- Proactive team player;

- Professional individual with the ability to work with tight deadlines.