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The purpose of the General Ledger (GL) accountant is to ensure correct accounting information and reporting mainly in the area of inventory and intercompany. You will gather and verify the accuracy of financial data and reconcile accounts. This role also ensures that strong controls are applied in compliance with the company’s SOX and internal control framework.
Tasks and responsibilities
What You’ll Do:
1. Prepare and review reconciliations (monthly, quarterly) on inventory and intercompany accounts.
2. Reconciling accounts with the general ledger.
3. Execute month- and quarter end closing activities – perform account analysis to make sure entries and balances are correct.
4. Analyze and interpret financial information to provide assurance that information complies with professional and regulatory standards.
5. Collaborate with internal departments to gather, analyze, and interpret relevant financial information.
6. Entering financial data such as accruals, deferrals and reclassifications into the ledger, as well as preparing reports.
7. Gathering supporting documentation and performing recordkeeping.
8. Internal controls/compliance: ensure that internal and SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) controls are adhered to and performed in a timely matter.
9. Assisting in the preparation of the audit files and annual accounts.
10. Preparation & filing of surveys.
11. Assisting in the preparation of the TAX declarations and forms.
Required knowledge, skills & abilities
Formal qualifications and experience
12. University or Bachelor degree in Finance or related subject area preferred
13. Strong communication and analytical skills
14. SAP & or Peoplesoft knowledge is a strong plus
15. Strong general accounting skills (statutory and international standards)
16. Ability to work within a complex and changing environment
17. Good knowledge of Microsoft PC Tools (MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Visio…)
18. Strong quantitative and analytical capability
19. Fluent in written and spoken English, Dutch and French
20. Can work independently but is also an excellent team player
21. Strong customer orientation (Countries, Businesses and Functions)
Specific skills and abilities
22. Identification with the IQVIA culture & values
23. Planning & organizing
24. Strong analytical skills
25. Listening
26. Good communication
27. Co-operation
28. Customer orientation
29. Problem analysis
30. Judgment
31. Decisiveness
32. Good interpersonal and communication skills
Location
33. 3 days/week homeworking
34. 2 days/week based in Zaventem
What is in it for you?
35. Embark on a job with a sense: opportunity to move healthcare forward
36. A solid onboarding program and HR framework to support your personal development
37. A key job in a growing department, residing in a safe multinational company
38. Opportunity to learn innovative methodologies and tools on the job
39. Possibilities to explore further your specific domain of interest
40. Great team and company spirit
41. Possibility of lateral moves within the Belgian structure or within the group at regional/global level.
IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at
IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.