Head of Corporate Accounting

Robert Half Talent Solutions is currently looking for a Head of Corporate Accounting (m/f/x) for a permanent position based in Brussels.

Our client is a fast growing company active in the insurance sector.

As Head of Corporate Accounting (m/f/x) you will be responsible for:

• Ensure the operational processes (expense notes, accounts payable process, cost reporting, treasury back-office, …) are optimized;
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes;
• Ensure timely and qualitative financial reporting for the various companies, both for local accounting (BGAAP) and for group purposes (IFRS);
• Oversee reconciliations, provisions, accruals, and journal entries;
• Ensure timely and qualitative management reporting on the actuals, forecasts and budgets (you will manage the forecast and budget process of the holding companies);

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal policies;
• Prepare statutory accounts and coordinate with external auditors;
• Support regulatory reporting teams (e.g., NBB, ECB, FSMA in Belgium);
• Ensure adequacy of internal controls;
• Provide support in BGAAP and IFRS accounting policies;
• Provide support in various projects;

• Strengthen the internal control framework;
• Coordinate internal and external audits;
• Identify process weaknesses and implement corrective actions;

• Manage a team of 5 people and develop accounting teams (general ledger, AP/AR, fixed assets, etc.);
• Foster a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement;
• Ensure proper workload distribution and team performance;

• Drive digitalization and automation of accounting processes;
• Improve efficiency through system enhancements (ERP, consolidation tools);
• Standardize procedures and documentation;

• Collaborate closely with Consolidation, Treasury and Investment teams, Tax and HR;
• Provide response to ad-hoc questions from senior management, external audit or regulators;
• Support management with financial insights and technical accounting advice.

The required profile for the Head of Corporate Accounting (m/f/x) position:

• You have a bachelor or master's degree in Finance or Business administration;
• You have at least 7 years relevant working experience (experience in one of the big four audit firms is a plus);
• You have experience in managing a small team;
• You have a good knowledge of Accounting both under Belgian GAAP and IFRS, supplemented with specialized knowledge in the following areas: insurance accounting (under IFRS17), hedge accounting and impairment analysis (IFRS9);
• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle Netsuite, SAP, Onestream) is a plus. You have strong analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills;
• You are proactive, take initiative and show willingness to learn;
• You are a team player and able to work independently;
• You are fluent in English and in French/Dutch.

The offer:

• The possibility of (maximum 50%) home working in agreement with your line manager;
• A dynamic, multicultural working environment;
• An interesting and extensive salary package (including meal vouchers, eco vouchers, hospitalization, disability and group insurance, additional child benefit, mobile allowance and intervention in the internet reimbursement, ...);
• The possibility to optimize part of your salary package through a flexible income plan;
• A corporate culture where you are encouraged to share your views and opinions;
• A flat organizational structure with close collaboration and communication with management and cross departments;
• A company car with charging card;
• An extensive range of learning & development opportunities through our online learning platform.

Interested in this position of Head of Corporate Accounting (m/f/x) at a young and dynamic company? Apply today.

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