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Senior Accountant

Samsonite
Oudenaarde, Belgiumfull_timeVerifiedPosted 16 Jun 2025

About the role

<p>Samsonite is seeking a detail-oriented and Senior Accountant to oversee the end-to-end accounting process for one or more of our group entities. This role involves ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data while meeting reporting deadlines.</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <p>The ideal candidate will:</p> <ul> <li>Process supplier invoices efficiently and accurately.</li> <li>Manage the monthly closing process, including account reconciliations.</li> <li>Calculate agent commissions and customer year-end discounts.</li> <li>Review and control the general ledger, analyzing cost center variances.</li> <li>Prepare and submit VAT and Intrastat reports, as well as other statutory reporting requirements.</li> <li>Compile statutory annual accounts in compliance with applicable regulations.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Applicants should ideally have:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; familiarity with SAP FI/CO is a plus.</li> <li>Fluency in Dutch and English; additional languages are an advantage.</li> <li>A high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and analytical capabilities.</li> <li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to convey information tactfully and diplomatically.</li> <li>A proactive mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.</li> <li>A collaborative attitude and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.</li> <li>Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects and adapt to changing priorities while meeting deadlines.</li> <li>The capability to work independently with minimal supervision.</li> </ul> <p><br/><strong>Samsonite is offering:</strong></p> <ul> <li>A dynamic and challenging role at the European Headquarters of a leading international company.</li> <li>A permanent position with a competitive salary package and attractive fringe benefits.</li> <li>The opportunity to contribute to a global brand and develop your career in a supportive environment.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Travel is one of life’s greatest experiences. Are you ready to travel with us?</strong></p> <p>Great! Apply to this vacancy by clicking on below button and don’t forget to upload your resume.</p> <p> </p> <p></p> <b>Who we are:</b> <span><span> Samsonite is the worldwide leader in superior travel bags, luggage, and accessories combining notable style with the latest design technology and the utmost attention to quality and durability. For more than 100 years, Samsonite has leveraged its rich heritage to create unparalleled products that fulfill the travel lifestyle needs of conscious movers everywhere.  With a portfolio of brands including Samsonite, Tumi, American Tourister, High Sierra, Gregory, Hartmann, and Lipault Paris, our products are sold in over 100 countries in North America, Asia, Europe and Latin America through our company-operated retail store, websites and a variety of retail partners. </span></span>

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