Expected starting Date: As soon as possible.
Type of Contract: One-year renewable on a permanent basis upon satisfactory performance review.
Overview
We are looking for a new team member for the Finance Department to undertake a wide range of finance and accounting tasks. The Associate Accountant will play an essential role in ensuring the smooth operation of the organization’s financial and accounting cycle.
Responsibilities
* Being responsible for the processing of Accounts Payable (invoices, expense claims) within the accounting system (ODOO).
* Being responsible for the reconciliation of suppliers and credit card reports.
* Ensuring a smooth payment process with the bank (issue, transmission, including liaison with beneficiaries if necessary).
* Supporting the preparation of statutory audit or ad-hoc projects.
* Providing support in producing reliable financial information on a regular basis and within reactive deadlines.
* Providing support in ensuring the respect of Belgian accounting principles and Belgian accounting obligations (VAT declarations, tax declarations, etc.).
* Contributing to the financial follow-up of ongoing projects, i.e., expenditure evolution report.
* Supporting the continuous improvement of financial procedures and processes.
* Providing additional support to the finance team (update of financial tools and databases, digital archiving, etc.).
* Helping with other tasks when necessary.
Qualifications
* Proactive and result‑oriented.
* Comfortable evolving within a fast‑paced environment.
* Hold a Bachelor or Master’s degree (in accountancy or a similar field).
* Minimum six months experience in finance and/or accounting positions, ideally exposed to an international and multicultural context.
* Strong knowledge of Belgium accounting principles and related legal requirements.
* Knowledge of Odoo, Isabel, and Microsoft Office suite is an asset.
* Meticulous record‑keeping and digital filing with proven ability to manage high‑volume data entry against strict month‑end deadlines.
* Shows reliability and discretion.
* Can multi‑task and work well independently.
Working language: English (fluent oral/written). French or Dutch is an asset. Other languages are welcome.
Equal Opportunities: Bruegel is committed to ensuring equal opportunities and treatment for all by providing that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, religion, ethnic or national origins, gender, marital status, caring responsibilities, sexual orientation, disability or chronic illness.
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