Freelance Senior Accounting & Tax Partner (Interim)What the Project is AboutThe organisation recently outsourced part of its accounting operations and now requires an experienced finance professional to stabilise and optimise the collaboration model with the external accounting provider. The consultant will play a key role in ensuring continuity, compliance, and financial accuracy across Belgian and French entities during the transition period.This is a highly operational role requiring strong General Ledger ownership, VAT/tax expertise, and close coordination with auditors and external tax/accounting partners.Day-to-Day ResponsibilitiesLead and oversee General Ledger activities across multiple legal entitiesCoordinate and validate accounting operations performed by external accounting partnersAct as the key finance contact between internal stakeholders and outsourced finance providersSupervise and support AR/AP related accounting flows from a GL perspectiveEnsure compliance with Belgian GAAP, French GAAP, VAT regulations, and applicable international accounting standardsPrepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statementsSupport VAT declarations, tax reporting, reconciliations, and statutory filingsCollaborate closely with external auditors and tax advisors during audit cyclesIdentify accounting inconsistencies, process gaps, and compliance risks during the transition phaseContribute to process improvements and documentation to support long-term finance stabilityProvide hands-on operational support where needed rather than acting purely at management levelRequirements for the CandidateExperience10–15+ years of experience in accounting, tax, or finance operations within international environmentsStrong expertise in General Ledger accounting and VAT/tax complianceProven experience working with outsourced or shared-service accounting structuresExperience preparing statutory accounts and supporting external auditsComfortable operating in hands-on interim or project-driven environmentsExperience with Belgian and/or French accounting regulations is essentialTechnical & Functional SkillsStrong knowledge of BE GAAP (with FR GAAP knowledge being a strong plus)IFRS knowledge is considered a bonus.Advanced Excel and ERP exposure requiredAbility to work independently and manage multiple stakeholdersProject Details:Start Date: ASAPContract Length: 6-12 MonthsContract Type: FreelanceLocation: CharleroiHours Per Week: 40Onsite Policy: 3 Days Per WeekLanguage: French AND EnglishIf interested, please send your most up to date CV over to gabriel.toma@vividresourcing.com .