The Bel Group is a major player in the food industry through portions of dairy, fruit and plant-based products, and one of the world leaders in branded cheeses. Its portfolio of differentiated and internationally recognized brands includes The Laughing Cow®, Kiri®, Babybel®, Boursin® Nurishh®, Pom'Potes® and GoGo squeeZ®, as well as some 30 local brands. Together, these brands helped the Group generate sales of €3.74 billion in 2024.
Do you want to join a company with strong brands that puts consumers and responsibility at the heart of the decision-making process? Then Bel is made for you!
Are you bold, pragmatic, and determined? Do you want to contribute to the transformation of an international agri-food company? Them come join us and measure the impact of your talent and energy in realizing an ambitious and sustainable company project!
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This position is available due to the retirement of a key team member, giving you the opportunity to take over and bring your expertise to a dynamic team. We are looking for an unlimited contract, based in Braine l'Alleud, Belgium.
Main Missions
Regular activities
1. Process and post supplier and customer invoices, including data verification, entry into SAP, and matching with purchase orders.
2. Manage supplier accounts by reconciling invoices and payments, and handle manual documentation (VAT, tax advances, insurance, etc.).
3. Support the Accounting Manager in preparing payment proposals and making payment or blocking decisions.
4. Reconcile Group supplier invoices with purchase orders.
5. Handle miscellaneous invoicing tasks, such as re-invoicing advertising expenses to Bel France.
6. Provide backup support for the team of your accountant peers: issue customer invoices, correct disputes, and supply required documentation to customers.
7. Support follow-up of customer disputes by managing emails, updating dispute records, verifying deliveries, and liaising with managers.
8. Assist with customer account management: send statements and reminders, follow up on overdue invoices, and check promotional invoice postings.
9. Contribute to monthly and annual closing activities: manage stock and goods in transit, control accounts, prepare working capital tables, and fulfill tax and statistical obligations (VAT certificate, withholding tax declaration, Intrastat).
10. Prepare audit documentation and follow up on queries during audit visits.
11. Occasionally prepare annual forms (e.g., 281.50), update factory contracts, and create new supplier accounts as needed.
12. Communicate actively with internal teams (Accounting Manager, Finance, Sales, Supply Chain, Marketing, Group) and external contacts (suppliers).
Profile
13. Degree as an accounting assistant
14. Fluent in French and Dutch; proficiency in English is a strong advantage
15. Solid understanding of Microsoft Office and advanced SAP skills
16. Rigor, autonomy, sociability, and curiosity about the company’s activities
17. Effective coordination and communication abilities
18. Comfortable collaborating across departments and leveraging digital tools
19. Agile in managing both short-term tasks and long-term objectives to achieve sustainable performance