Senior GL Accountant

Company Description

TOMRA Food is a multinational organisation and a leading provider of sensor-based sorting, peeling and integrated post-harvest solution for the food industries. Transforming global food production to maximise food safety and minimise food loss by making sure Every Resource Counts™, has been our strength for over 50 years. 

At TOMRA, we want people to innovate, show passion in their work and be responsible. We encourage the freedom to innovate and take risks that result in breakthroughs that challenge the status quo. We value passion that focuses and commits to meeting success. We believe in a responsible and safe mindset that takes care of our customers, products, and fellow employees. 

Join the resource revolution!

Job Description

Position Overview: 

As the Senior Accountant, you will be part of our F&A team in Leuven, Belgium. You will be responsible for the analysis and reporting of the financial information for the Food Business Area EMEA. You will be working with the entire F&A team and you will report to the local Finance Manager.

• You drive the month-end closure, ensure on-time, complete and accurate delivery of group figures, both in local accounting and in group reporting tools.
• Together with the relevant stakeholders you seek opportunities to increase the efficiency of our financial & accounting processes through standardization and automation
• You liaise with the finance community in EMEA to adopt, roll out and drive best practices and built up of shared services where it makes sense
• You manage and control differences between local and IFRS reporting, foresee relevant accruals, prepare analyses & comments on variances with budget and previous year.
• You drive the process for the statutory accounts filing, gather documentation, draft the annual report, liaise with the relevant stakeholders (inclusive external auditors), meet the deadlines, and prepare final filing in full compliance with local requirements.
• You support the Finance Manager with transfer pricing documentation, ensure compliance on these aspects, and help with filing of the relevant statutory and tax obligations.
• You ensure that the Finance Manager has a compelling and educated understanding of the balance sheet.
• You prepare ad hoc analysis on any relevant topic (subsidies requests, tax controls, group reporting, corporate affairs,…)

You support the Business Controlling team and help them understanding balance sheet movements and trends, giving advice on local specificities for the booking of extraordinary or group transactions. 

Qualifications

About you:

• Bachelor in economics, Accounting,or similar.
• 3-5 years working experience.
• Experience with ERP software.
• Hands on financial skills. 
• Fluent in English (oral and written).

Additional Information

Why work for us:

You will have long-term career opportunities, with a globally renowned company and the following: 

• Hybrid working policy.
• Hospitalisation insurance with dental care for you and your family. 
• Group insurance (life, retirement, disability).
• Bike lease. 
• Access to our share purchase program. 
• Bonus on personal and company performance, meal vouchers, eco-cheque. 
• Laptop & mobile.
• Be part of a mission to transform how we all obtain, use, and reuse the planet’s resources to enable a world without waste. 
• Inclusive company culture that values diversity, well-being, and strong camaraderie among our teammates. 
• Global career opportunities with a strong record for promoting internally. 
• Professional training and development: We are passionate about people and seeing them succeed. 
• We love innovation, a collaborative environment where idea sharing and thinking outside the box is encouraged. 

How to apply

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! All applications will be managed in the strictest confidence. TOMRA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, parental or pregnancy status, marriage and civil partnership, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic. Reasonable accommodations will be provided as requested by candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.