Chief Accountant - Wemmel - Industry

<p></p><p>Our client is an international corporation and <strong>one of the largest companies in their segment of the industry</strong>. They have <strong>multiple sites</strong> in Belgium, but maintain a flat structure in their organization.</p><p></p><br>Jobomschrijving<br><p></p><p><strong>Statutory Accounting</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and maintain statutory accounts for legal entities in accordance with Belgian Gaap</li><li>Ensure statutory books and records are accurate, complete, and audit-ready.</li><li>Analyse and reconcile differences between IFRS and local GAAP.</li><li>Coordinate and support external statutory audits.</li><li>Ensure compliance with local company law (e.g. Code of Companies and Associations).</li></ul><p><br><br><strong>Tax Compliance</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and submit corporate income tax returns and related filings</li><li>Calculate tax estimation, and prepayment taxes amount over the year</li><li>Monitor and implement new tax legislation affecting the entities</li><li>Support tax audits and interactions with tax authorities</li><li>Other tax-related obligations such as investment deductions, withholding taxes</li><li>Transfer pricing documentation, BEPS / Pillar Two-related reporting</li></ul><p><br><br><strong>Reporting &amp; Controls</strong></p><ul><li>Ensure statutory and tax deadlines are met in line with group calendars.</li><li>Maintain strong internal controls over accounting and tax processes.</li><li>Prepare statutory data for management, works councils, and group reporting.</li><li>Liaise with business controllers, finance managers, and shared service teams.</li></ul><p></p> <p>Given the complexity of the organization and the challenge of this role we are looking for a candidate with a strong background in accounting and tax. Ideally matching the following criteria:</p><ul><li>min <strong>5 years experience if Chartered Accountant</strong> with a tax specialisation</li><li>minimum of <strong>10 years experience if Bachelor's degree</strong> in Accounting with tax specialisation</li><li>Fluent in <strong>Dutch, French and good command in English</strong></li><li>Knowledge of <strong>Belgian Gaap</strong> Accounting</li><li>Knowledge of Belgian <strong>Corporate Taxes Rules</strong></li><li>Good knowledge of <strong>Transfer Price rules</strong></li><li>Understanding of strong <strong>internal control</strong> principles</li><li>Able to work to <strong>tight deadlines</strong> and reporting timetables</li><li><strong>SAP</strong> knowledge (FI/CO) is an asset</li></ul>