Accounts Payable Accountant

Accounts Payable Accountant

Manuchar

Antwerp, Belgium

Purpose of the Role

As an Experienced A/P Accountant, you will be a key contributor to the day-to-day accounting operations within the transactional accounting team. Your primary focus will be ensuring the timely and accurate execution of accounting tasks while supporting process improvements and collaborating with internal stakeholders. This role is ideal for someone with strong A/P experience, attention to detail, and a proactive, team-oriented mindset.

Key Responsibilities

Transactional Accounting Execution

• Post accounts payable (A/P) invoices and bank statements accurately and on time;
• Prepare vendor payments and maintain A/P and A/R subledgers;
• Ensure all transactions comply with internal accounting policies and timelines.

Process Improvement & Efficiency

• Support the implementation of process improvements to enhance speed, accuracy, and consistency;
• Contribute to the development and documentation of standard operating procedures.

Internal Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with the internal commercial teams (TCUs), Treasury, and peers in the Accounting team;
• Help ensure smooth workflows and address transactional issues proactively to meet internal customer needs.

Compliance & Controls

• Adhere to internal controls, accounting standards, and VAT regulations;
• Support audit requirements and contribute to a strong compliance environment.

Team Collaboration

• Contribute to the success and continuous improvement of the transactional accounting team;
• Actively participate in knowledge sharing and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent through experience;
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Accounts Payable required;
• Experience working in a multinational or shared-service environment is preferred;
• General knowledge of VAT regulations;
• Proficiency in English is required; knowledge of Dutch is a plus;
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics D365 and Power BI is an asset.

Key Competencies

• Accountable and results-driven;
• Flexible, adaptable, and organized;
• Accurate and detail-oriented;
• Solution-oriented with a positive mindset;
• Strong communication skills and a customer-centric approach;
• Passion for process improvement and continuous learning.