Job Description Objective of the function Provide leadership and expertise over the general accounting and transactional accounting departments of BESIX SA consistent with the Group’s rules and policies and with all applicable legal requirements. Re-defining processes following the recent new software implementation. Implement good practice and improve internal processes in order to timely respond to queries from internal and external clients. Streamline the general accounting organization by and assigning clear roles & responsibilities to all people involved. Direct reporting to the CFO BESIX Construction. Description: 1. Supervision of the general accounting and transactional accounting departments Oversee on a daily basis the two teams of accountants (approximately 15 FTEs), in charge of general accounting & joint ventures, cash & banks, accounts payable and accounts receivable. Ensure efficient transactional processing with the appropriate level of control. Ensure the overall closing process until the group reporting and external audit. Ensure that general accounts of BESIX NV and Joint Ventures are held in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. 2. Financial Reporting Ensure the BESIX SA statutory annual accounts filing Ensure the accurate and timely internal reporting of KPIs, such as ageing analyses, … Responsible for the preparation on a quarterly basis of the consolidation bundle for the BESIX Group’s consolidation department Make recommendations to enhance the financial reporting together with the Group reporting and consolidation manager Considering the recently implemented ERP (business central), drive process improvements 3. Taxes Ensure compliance with VAT regulations and the timely and accurate submission of monthly VAT declarations Together with the Tax director, ensure that yearly income tax declarations are filed in a timely and accurate manner 4. Compliance Together with the Group IFRS specialist, ensure that accounting records of BESIX SA are kept in accordance with BGAAP and IFRS Ensure that internal controls procedures in line with the Group’s rules and policies are adequately applied and propose amendments to enhance internal control Qualifications University degree in finance, accounting or economic sciences or equivalent Minimum 10 years of relevant experience, of which a few years in a management role leading a team or department Experience in a senior or manager position in external consultancy is a plus Outstanding organization and communication skills, and ability to prioritize and make tough decisions Knowledge or experience in the construction industry is a plus Knowledge of accounting in Business Central is a plus Professional level in French, Dutch and English Willing to work at our HQ in Brussels (Woluwé-Saint-Lambert)