Functieomschrijving
As a hands-on, experienced financial manager with a strong sense of responsibility and excellent people/change management skills, you will be responsible for developing a strong team and performant processes to provide accurate financial information at all levels of the business. You will be responsible for the further accurate implementation of their accounting software package, Exact Globe, and will be reporting directly to the CEO. You work in close collaboration with the recently hired Accounting Manager, ensuring that you are able to back up each other whenever needed.
* Ensuring the financial integrity of the company through compliance with financial laws and regulations, as well as the group’s standards.
* Managing, coordinating, and improving/automating financial processes and tools.
* Leading the financial administration, including accounting, controlling, credit limits, billing, payments, and tax returns.
* Implementing cost and management accounting through the establishment of a business controller function.
* Analyzing financial data and preparing reports and forecasts for the management team and local operational sites.
* Coordinating and managing monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes.
* Preparing financial statements and corporate taxes.
* Training, coaching, and supervising the finance team (currently 5 employees, including 2 recent hires), ensuring versatility in roles and cross-backup capabilities.
* Providing training, support, and guidance to employees in using the existing accounting tool.
Functie-eisen
* Driven individual with a Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
* At least 10 years of experience as a Finance Manager. Experience with companies having multiple operational sites (such as retailers, banks, facility management services) is a plus.
* Proven experience in implementing accounting tools; experience with Exact Globe is highly advantageous.
* Experience integrating tools with accounting software via API and other links is a plus.
* Extensive knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
* Sufficient operational accounting experience to support the Accounting Manager during absences.
* Excellent analytical skills and ability to interpret complex financial data.
* Strong project management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
* Strong communication skills for effective interaction with team members and internal stakeholders at various levels.
* Team player with leadership skills to motivate and guide a team.
* Fluent in Dutch, French, and English.
Aanbod
A full-time challenging long-term assignment for an independent manager invoicing through a management company.
During the first 2-3 months, presence at the office is required full-time due to current challenges. Afterwards, you will work 4 days per week from the office in Brussels, a few minutes from the train station.
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