• Location: Brussels
• Department: Finance

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Accounting and Taxation Manager to join our Finance team, responsible for managing financial activities across the BeNeLux region. In this role, you will report directly to the Branch Finance Manager and be instrumental in ensuring the accuracy, compliance, and efficiency of our financial processes. You will also have the opportunity to lead and develop a small team.

Key Responsibilities

• Periodical Account Closings: Oversee the entire process of periodical closings, from the initial planning stages to the final approval and submission of consolidation packages to the Head Office.
• Regulatory Compliance: Stay up-to-date with evolving accounting and taxation regulations, ensuring compliance with both local and international standards (BGAAP and IFRS) in collaboration with specialized teams.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare and submit comprehensive internal and external accounting and taxation reports, along with other mandatory financial documents required by authorities.
• Tax Management: Manage all aspects of corporate income tax, VAT, and other taxes, including the filing process, prepayments, and coordination of inspections.
• Fiscal Affairs: Oversee the fiscal responsibilities for our operations in France.
• Internal Controls: Implement and maintain robust internal controls within accounting processes to ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks such as SOX.
• Accounts Payable: Supervise the accounts payable function, including the implementation of e-invoicing in accordance with legal requirements.
• Intercompany Services: Manage the recharge process for services provided by the Belgian branch to other entities within the group.
• OPEX Planning and Forecasting: Lead the planning and forecasting activities related to operating expenses.
• This position is based in Brussels. After an initial integration period of four months, there will be an opportunity to work remotely.

Your Profile

• Educational Background: Master’s degree in accounting, finance, or economics.
• Experience: A minimum of 7 years in a similar, responsible role.
• Languages: Fluent in Dutch, French, and English, both written and verbal.
• Service-Oriented: Strong service mindset, with a willingness to listen to and assist both internal and external stakeholders.
• People Management: Proven experience in motivating and leading a team.
• Technical Skills: Proficient with the MS Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams); experience with SAP is a plus.
• Analytical Ability: Strong affinity with numbers and data management.
• Key Traits: Excellent judgment, organizational skills, discretion, punctuality, diplomacy, accuracy, and a proactive approach.

Planet Group Interim & Recruitment is een selectie- en rekruteringskantoor met specifieke aandacht voor (hoger) opgeleide bedienden. Hierbij bieden wij veelal vaste en sporadisch tijdelijke opdrachten aan bij onze klanten. Anders dan de meeste rekruteringskantoren, plaatst Planet Group Interim & Recruitment de kandidaat centraal. Het grote verschil maken wij in het interview. Dit is namelijk een open, twee-richtingsgesprek over competenties, maar ook over beroepswaarden, persoonlijkheidsaspecten en verwachtingen. We beperken ons uiteraard niet enkel tot het aanbieden van jobs, maar geven ook HR-advies aan klanten en carrière advies aan onze kandidaten.

Offer

• Working in a vibrant international company
• Flexible working hours with homeworking possibilities
• Attractive salary, 37 holidays, company car, meal vouchers, homeworking allowance, group insurance, hospitalisation insurance and some other intersting advantages!