ARAG SE is the largest specialized Legal Protection insurers active internationally.
Our company goal is to make legal aid available for everyone. We seek people who are willing to contribute in reaching this goal and this is for you a wonderful opportunity to join a family owned global company with a very nice work atmosphere. The Belgian branch, located in the center of Brussels, is actually looking for a talented and motivated Accountant (m/f/x) to join our dynamic Statutory Accounting team which is responsible for accounting, cash, tax and reporting activities. He/She is accountable for ensuring completeness, accuracy and reliability of all booking entries and for continuously challenging and improving existing processes.
The Accountant reports to the Head of Accounting and will play a key role in supporting our financial operations and driving continuous improvements in accounting processes.
Key Responsibilities:
* Operational Activities: Perform operational and daily tasks including the entry of supplier invoices for general expenses, bank statement reconciliations and processing payments.
* Closing Activities: Contribute to the closing operations to ensure timely and accurate monthly and annual financial statements.
* Reinsurance & Claims Management statements: Prepare third-party statements, including payment tracking and ensure that all transactions are accurately recorded and reconciled.
* Tax & Fiscal Activities: Prepare all tax-related tasks and continuously look for improvements.
* Cash Management Support: Monitor cash management (banks and cash position) and provide guidelines or recommendations.
* Compliance & Reporting: Ensure compliance with current regulations applicable for the branch, including group accounting guidelines and secure timely closing activities.
* Financial Data Quality & Analysis: Conduct regular financial data quality reviews and meet local and group reporting requirements.
Your profile:
* Education: Master’s degree in Accounting; or equivalent combination of education and experience
* Work experience: 3 to 5 years of work experience in an accounting role.
* Technical expertise: Strong knowledge of accounting techniques (Local Gaap, payroll, tax declaration etc.) and local relevant regulations.
* Languages: FR or NL, good knowledge of EN is a plus.
* Very good knowledge of MS Office skills and accounting applications (SAP)
What can we offer you?
* A key role in a team that is in the driving seat of major technological changes.
* A participative company culture, where human aspects and work-life balance are considered very important. We are very proud of our "hybrid working policy" that gives you the flexibility you would expect from a modern employer.