General Ledger Accountant Lead

General Ledger Accountant Lead

Euroclear

Belgium

We are seeking a General Ledger Accountant Lead with strong analytical and communication skills to join our Group Accounting Services (GAS) department within the Euroclear Financial Division.

The ideal candidate is a motivated and well-organized professional who views challenges as opportunities for growth and innovation.

She/He will be part of the Euroclear Bank SA/NV accounting team, collaborating with various internal and external stakeholders.

A keen interest in treasury accounting, financial instruments, and Euroclear Bank’s products and services is essential, along with a drive to identify and implement process optimizations.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute general accounting activities including preparation, maintenance, and reconciliation of ledger accounts and financial statements (e.g., balance sheets, profit and loss statements);
• Perform daily treasury controls and manage the treasury accounting closing process;
• Oversee general accounting and cut-off activities in a complex international environment;
• Conduct month-end analytical reviews, providing clear and concise explanations of account fluctuations to key stakeholders;
• Prepare and analyse reports related to treasury and financial instruments (NIE, FX results, variation margin,..);
• Monitor and interpret the Windfall Contribution evolution report produced by Corporate Finance/FP&A;
• Be able to build a knowledge around the impact of Russian sanctions on Euroclear Bank SA/NV accounting operations and controls (such as “C” accounts and “I” accounts accounting movements);
• Review hedge accounting effectiveness reports in collaboration with Corporate Finance/FP&A;
• Participate to various projects around Euroclear Bank SA/NV (from a conceptualisation standpoint to an implementation standpoint; treasury, EB’s products & services, EB tools/systems/software and their related accounting impacts);
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and contribute to their continuous improvement;
• Supervise the quality of accounting files and assess working methods for efficiency;
• Coordinate activities of assigned team members and support their development;
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and lead initiatives to implement changes;
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of accounting journal entries;
• Take ownership of the monthly Balance Sheet Review process;
• Coordinate mid-year and year-end audit activities, including handling auditor requests.

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance or Accounting;
• 5–7 years of experience in a General Ledger accounting role or a Treasury Back Office function;
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel;
• Solid understanding of accounting principles (GAAP and IFRS);
• Effective communication skills and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset;
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team;
• Experience with integrated ERP systems (e.g., SAP);
• Fluent in English (oral and written);
• Resilient under pressure, especially during accounting closing periods.