We are looking for a senior AP/AR accountant to join an internationally growing company in the distribution and consumer electronics sector. The Belgian entity is part of a publicly listed group with a presence on all continents, offering stability, innovation, and international career opportunities.
The local team is dynamic, with around fifty employees. You will work in a collaborative and transparent environment where autonomy, proactivity, and initiative are valued. The structure is agile, allowing everyone to actively contribute to financial projects and process improvements.
Your Responsibilities
As a senior AP/AR accountant, you will assist the Chief Accountant in the daily financial management of the Benelux and French entities, playing a key role in month-end and year-end closing processes and gradually expanding your responsibilities:
Accounts Payable/Receivable (AP/AR) and General Ledger (GL):
* Process and verify supplier and customer invoices.
* Follow up on payments and reminders with the Shared Service Center.
* Perform monthly reconciliations and account clearing.
* Participate in bank entries and fixed asset tracking.
* Contribute to statutory and regulatory filings (VAT, Intrastat, etc.).
Reporting, Analysis, and Budgets:
* Participate in monthly and annual closings and financial reporting.
* Support internal and external audits.
* Collaborate on updating master data (suppliers, customers, items).
* Suggest improvements to financial processes.
* Progress towards additional responsibilities: international reporting, budget monitoring, and financial forecasting.
Profile Sought
* Education: Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience.
* Experience: Minimum 5 years in AP/AR accounting, including GL responsibilities and monthly/year-end closings. Experience in reporting, budgeting, and audits is a plus.
* Languages: Fluent in French, good knowledge of Dutch and professional English (spoken and written) for international communication.
* Personal Qualities: Autonomous, rigorous, proactive, able to take responsibility and expand your scope within a small, dynamic team. Flexibility and adaptability are essential.
The Offer
* A one-year fixed-term contract (CDD), with a gross salary of up to €5,000/month depending on experience.
* Benefits: health insurance and pension plan, meal vouchers (€8), company phone and subscription, laptop, net expenses.
* Bonus: up to 10% annually, based on company results and individual objectives.
* Working Hours: flexible schedule, 2 days remote work, 32 days annual leave to support work-life balance.
* Environment: young and dynamic team, open communication, involvement in international and evolving projects.
At Austin Bright, we are a team of professional and committed consultants specializing in recruiting finance profiles. We offer a personalized, multilingual, and strictly confidential service.
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