Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Compliance
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, Belgian GAAP, and local regulatory requirements (CIT, VAT, audits).
• Lead monthly and quarterly IFRS reporting and oversee statutory and tax financial statements.
• Act as the main contact for internal and external auditors.
Tax & Transfer Pricing
• Lead local tax planning, risk analysis, and compliance in coordination with the Group Tax team.
• Manage transfer pricing documentation and discussions with tax authorities.
Corporate Finance & Accounting
• Partner with Group Accounting on technical accounting matters.
• Support complex accounting topics such as provisions, impairments, pensions, and deferred taxes.
Business Partnering
• Provide financial insights to local business teams on profitability, costs, and investments.
• Coordinate with the Shared Service Center and support board-level financial reporting.
• Contribute to regional finance initiatives and projects.
Team Leadership
• Manage and develop the local finance team.
• Set priorities, coach team members, and ensure high performance aligned with local and Group requirements.
Profile
Qualifications and Experience:
• Minimum 10 years of experience in finance, with a strong background in financial accounting, statutory reporting, and tax.
• In-depth knowledge of Belgian GAAP and IFRS; practical experience applying both frameworks in a complex multi-entity environment.
• Solid expertise in Belgian corporate income tax, VAT, and transfer pricing.
• Experience managing or coordinating statutory audits and liaising with external auditors and tax authorities.
• Experience with transfer pricing documentation and the ability to lead technical discussions on pricing positions and profitability.
• Previous experience in audit (external or internal) and/or financial controlling is a strong advantage.
• CPA qualification (Certified Public Accountant) or equivalent professional accounting certification (e.g. ACCA, RA, or Belgian equivalent) is also a strong advantage.
• Experience working with shared service centers or in a multi-country finance organization is an asset.