Description
D’Ieteren is a Belgian group mainly active in the auto and mobility industry since 1805. The Group is currently quoted on the stock exchange with 4 different segments: Glass repair (Carglass), notebooks (Moleskine), Real Estate (D’Ieteren Immo) and Auto import & Retail as well as other mobility activities (D’Ieteren Automotive and subsidiaries).
We are currently looking for a General Ledger Senior Accountant for the holding segment. The GL Senior Accountant is part of a team of 7 people and reports to the General Ledger Team Leader.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- You are responsible for the day-to-day accounting activities related to the entity(ies) you are responsible for – transaction investigation, inventory’s analysis, record accruals based on the information from the Business/Controllers, bank statements booking, cost centres analysis/correction, etc.
- You are responsible for the reconciliation of the balance sheet general ledgers and justify the accounting entries. You also make sure to have a consistent Income statement (P&L).
- You are the SPOC for the Business and interact directly with the Controllers, external and internal auditors, Treasury and Tax departments, etc.
- You are the Guardian of the Accounting Standards and make sure transactions are recorded in this respect.
- You prepare the monthly closing on time together with the Controllers and report the final figures and ad-hoc information/transactions to the consolidation Team.
- You establish all the legal required documentation and returns: VAT, Tax, Annual Accounts, Intrastat, etc. and are a key actor in the interim and year-end audit.
- You make sure all administrative tasks related to Finance are properly and timely done.
- You follow, implement and/or improve the operational procedures and processes related to the Accounting cycles.
- You are responsible to document the different tasks you are doing on a recurring basis.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- +5y of experience in General Accounting in a large national or international group/firm.
- Deep knowledge of BEGAAP. IFRS knowledge is a plus.
- Strong organizational, time management skills with the ability to multi-task.
- Dynamic with great leadership skills.
- Good problem-solving and detail oriented with proven analytical skills.
- Looks for improvements, process efficiency and automation.
- You are curious and eager to learn and grow in a dynamic and rising group.
- Very good knowledge of French, basic knowledge of Dutch is a plus.
- Knowledge of SAP is a real plus. Excel and Microsoft Office is a must.
