Robert Half Talent Solutions is currently looking for a Country Controller Belgium & Luxembourg (m/f/x) for a permanent position based in the centrum of Brussels.
Our client is an international company active in the real estate sector.
As Country Controller Belgium & Luxembourg (m/f/x) you will be responsible for:
* Deliver local and group financial compliance for local statutory and US GAAP accounting books for Belgium and Luxembourg;
* Acting like a business partner to local Finance and non-finance colleagues ;
* External and internal audits oversight ;
* Oversight of preparation of statutory financial statements, VAT, CIT returns ;
* Management review of all accounting activities outsourced to third party provider and review of balance sheet reconciliations ;
* Responsible for accurate, timely monthly closing of the books including review of journals ;
* Responsible for timely production and sign off of all reporting and disclosure requirements ;
* Collaborate effectively with stakeholders producing financial data (input or output), support resolution of issues, queries and escalations ;
* Managing or participating on different local & Global projects ;
* Support plans and drive actions to minimize legal entities and associated compliance costs taking into account legal & commercial needs, cost, risks and cost to achieve.
The required profile for the Country Controller Belgium & Luxembourg (m/f/x) position:
* Minimum 7 years of experience in a similar position within an international company ;
* Experience in managing month end close process within a BPO / Shared service model ;
* Experience leading local statutory audits and statutory accounts process - audit background and SOX control experience preferred ;
* Knowledge of major ERP systems and HFM ;
* Excellent knowledge of English with a very good knowledge of French or Dutch ;
* Effective communication skills across a range of seniority levels and countries to Finance & non-Finance staff professional services business ;
* Experience leading financial compliance and change in US GAAP & local GAAP environments and IFRS strongly preferred ;
* Demonstrable flexibility to meet competing and evolving business needs and drive for results ;
* Proactive, independent, capacity to prioritise and to meet deadlines.
What our client offers :
* A challenging and versatile position with international contacts ;
* The opportunity to work independently, to take initiative and to grow internally ;
* A competitive salary package with benefits (company car, meal vouchers, health insurance, group insurance, net allowances,…) and possibility to work from home up to 2 days/week ;
Interested in this position of Country Controller Belgium & Luxembourg (m/f/x) ? Apply today !
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