Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Octave

Ghent, Belgium

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate processing of the daily accounting activities including accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank postings, and general ledger entries;
• Support the monthly close cycle, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely reporting;
• Prepare VAT and other statutory filings;
• Point of contact for intercompany reconciliations with other group entities;
• Maintain documentation on internal accounting processes;
• Prepare audit documentation and respond to inquiries from internal and external auditors;
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, automation, and efficiency;
• Engage in diverse ad-hoc and cross department projects as needed such as system improvements.

Education/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accountancy or equivalent;
• Fluent in English, Dutch is an advantage;
• Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience, ideally in an A Y role;
• You have strong analytical skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel;
• Experience with Office 365, Exact Online, Blue10 and OneStream is advantageous;
• You have excellent organisational, collaboration and communication skills;
• Eager to learn;
• Precise, punctual and deadline oriented;
• Understanding of Belgian payroll is a plus;
• Experience with BE GAAP and US GAAP or willingness to develop expertise;
• Experience in a public company or SOX environment is an advantage.