PAre you ready to take the next step in your finance leadership career as a bGL Accounting Manager /b within a renowned international FMCG environment? At bLotus Bakeries /b, innovation, entrepreneurship, and passion are at the heart of everything. This opportunity offers the chance to play a key role in strengthening financial operations within a rapidly growing Belgian company known worldwide for its iconic brands and strong company culture. Based in Lembeke, this position combines strategic impact, people management, and continuous improvement in an international setting. /pbrpbYour responsibilities as GL Accounting Manager : /b /ppThe GL Accounting Manager will lead and strengthen the Record-to-Report (R2R) function within the Group Accounting Center. This role includes direct management of a General Ledger accounting team of 9 people, including coaching, performance management, development plans, and talent growth initiatives. This position ensures accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting across all entities while driving standardization, automation, and operational excellence throughout the organization. Acting as a key interface between local finance teams, Group Finance, auditors, and operational stakeholders, the role contributes directly to supporting business growth and the professionalization of financial operations. /pbrlib Leadership People Management /b /librulliLead, inspire, and coach the GL team within the Group Accounting Center. /liliBuild a high-performing and service-oriented accounting department. /liliDevelop talent, career growth, and succession planning initiatives. /li /ulbrlib Record-to-Report (R2R) Process Ownership /b /librulliOwn and continuously optimize the full R2R process, including journals, accruals, provisions, depreciation, payroll postings, and consolidation inputs. /liliCollaborate closely with Group Finance to standardize accounting processes, procedures, and documentation across all entities. /liliEnsure compliance with closing calendars and guarantee timely delivery of deadlines. /li /ulbrlib General Ledger Closing Reporting /b /librulliManage accounting activities for smaller sales offices to gain strong understanding of processes and systems. /liliOversee monthly, quarterly, and year-end closings for all supported entities. /liliEnsure compliance with IFRS and local BE GAAP requirements. /liliSupport tax-related requirements and reporting activities. /li /ulbrlib Internal Controls Compliance /b /librulliImplement and monitor strong internal controls, approval workflows, reconciliations, and control matrices. /liliEnsure permanent audit readiness. /liliCoordinate external audit preparation and respond to finance and tax audit requests. /li /ulbrlib Process Optimization Automation /b /librulliIdentify and implement automation opportunities through SAP and RPA solutions. /liliReduce manual journal entries and improve data quality and integrity. /liliDrive continuous improvement projects in close collaboration with the Project Manager within the GAC. /li /ulbrlib Collaboration Stakeholder Management /b /librulliAct as the main point of contact between the Group Accounting Center, Group Finance, and local finance teams. /liliSupport tax, treasury, consolidation, and controlling teams with reliable financial data. /liliEnsure smooth communication and excellent service delivery towards countries and business units. /li /ulbrpbAbout you : /b /pulliYou hold a Master's degree in Finance or Accounting. /liliYou bring strong people management experience and leadership capabilities. /liliYou demonstrate excellent communication and collaboration skills with a natural ability to influence stakeholders. /liliYou possess strong expertise in IFRS and Belgian GAAP. /liliYou have experience working with ERP systems; SAP knowledge is a strong advantage. /liliYou are highly proficient in Excel and KPI-driven reporting. /liliYou bring at least 8 to 10 years of experience within Audit (Big 4, BDO, or similar) or accounting roles in medium to large international companies. /liliYou are fluent in English; Dutch and French are considered strong assets. /liliYou recognize yourself in values such as team spirit, open dialogue, and passion. /liliYou are enthusiastic, eager to learn, and motivated to grow within an international environment. /liliYou are proactive, hands-on, and comfortable navigating a fast-changing FMCG environment. /liliYou are a finance professional with solid expertise in IFRS, tax, and asset accounting. /li /ulbrpbThe offer : /b /pulliThe opportunity to join a fast-growing and internationally recognized Belgian company within the FMCG industry. /liliAn attractive salary package complemented by a company car, performance-related bonus, and expense allowance. /liliA comprehensive insurance package including additional employee benefits. /liliFlexible working conditions with 1 day of homeworking per week. /liliA dynamic, entrepreneurial, and people-oriented working environment where initiative is encouraged. /liliReal career growth and development opportunities within an ambitious international group. /liliA company culture built on ownership, collaboration, passion, and continuous improvement. /li /ulpJoining bLotus Bakeries /b means becoming part of a successful international Belgian company with a strong heritage, iconic brands, and ambitious growth plans worldwide. Innovation, passion, quality, and entrepreneurship drive the company forward every day. /ppThis is more than a finance leadership role; it's an opportunity to contribute to the future success of a leading FMCG player while growing professionally in a collaborative and inspiring environment. /ppTake the next step in your career and become the next bGL Accounting Manager /b at bLotus Bakeries /b. /pbrBusiness Growth, Service Delivery, Calendars, Tax, R2R, Driving, Delivery, Self motivated, Audit, Enthusiasm, Treasury, Payroll Processing, Accounting, Work Streams, Audit Request, Coaching, Management, Tax audit, SAP, R2R, Projects, Standardisation, Year End Close, Succession Planning, Service oriented, Coordination, Accruals, Internal control, Leadership, Proactivity, Accounting, Financial Data, Growth Initiatives, External Audit, Finance Operations, Journal Entries, Assets Accounting, People Management, Improve Data, Audit Preparation, Group Financial, Expertise, Development Plans, ProVision, Business unit, Documentation, Communication, Big 4, Influential Skills, Practicality, Group Accountancy, Audit Readiness, FMCG, Financial reporting, Asset, Consolidation, Finance, Stakeholders, Acting, Leadership, Accounting, Financial Audit, Depreciation, Highly responsible, Process Development, Passion, Reporting, MS Excel, Sales Office, Point of contact, GAAP, Journal, Act with integrity, AutomationbrpJBRP1_BE /p