You are a Team leader by heart and know how to engage and motivate? Your problem-solving thinking and need to optimise processes lead to operational excellence and financial integrity? You want to work for one of the globally leading MedTech Companies? Your experience isn't just in Europe but international environments? Sounds interesting?
General Accounting Team Leader
Location: On-site, Erembodegem (Flanders)
Reference: R-516431
Our client is a global MedTech company and one of the world's largest players in the sector. To strengthen its finance organisation, it is currently seeking an experienced General Accounting Team Leader for its EMEA hub in Erembodegem.
The role
In this position, you will lead a team of accounting professionals and oversee key financial operations related to inventory and closing. You will drive process improvements, ensure compliance with internal controls, and contribute to strategic finance initiatives. This is a hands-on leadership role with direct influence on operational excellence and financial integrity.
Key responsibilities
* Oversee and coordinate month-end closing and inventory processes across multiple entities
* Lead and develop a team of 7 accounting specialists, ensuring high performance and engagement
* Ensure compliance with SOX and internal control requirements
* Collaborate with outsourcing partners and internal stakeholders to ensure service quality
* Support ongoing process improvements, system upgrades, and finance transformation projects
* Monitor KPIs and contribute to SLA reporting and analysis
* Foster a culture of accountability, development, and continuous improvement
Your profile
* Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
* At least 5 years' experience in finance/accounting, preferably in a shared service or multinational environment
* Strong leadership and analytical skills, with a hands-on approach
* Fluent in English; SAP experience is a plus
* Resilient, structured, and solution-oriented personality
This is a full-time, in-office position (min. 4 days/week). The role offers the opportunity to lead within a collaborative finance team and make a visible impact in a global organisation.