About this role
Junior Accountant
Job Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Junior Accountant to join our team in Machelen, Belgium. As an integral part of our finance department, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
- Manage and maintain financial records, ensuring data integrity and accuracy
- Prepare and analyze financial statements, reports, and forecasts
- Maintaining and follow up AP, AR as well as General Accounting
- Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
- Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes
- Collaborate with other departments to gather financial information and provide insights
- Implement and maintain internal financial controls and procedures
- Participate in audits and ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations
- Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy
- Assist in budgeting and financial planning activities
- Stay up-to-date with accounting regulations and best practices
- Support in other tasks e.g. HR related
Qualifications
Main competences:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field or equivalent work experience
- Proficiency in accounting software, preferably SAP, Exact
- Knowledge of accounting principles, practices and financial reporting standards and local GAP Belgium (preferably also NL)
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Experience with financial reporting and analysis is a plus
- Experience in process improvement initiatives is desirable
Languages:
- NL = Fluent (written and spoken)
- GB = Fluent (written and spoken)
- F = of advantage
- D = of advantage