Accounting Officer

<h2><b>Function</b></h2> <p>At Elia Group, we are committed to facilitating the energy transition and developing sustainable energy solutions. Our Finance team plays a crucial role in ensuring strong financial performance and governance. We are responsible for managing relationships with our suppliers, investors, shareholders, financial institutions, and regulatory authorities.</p> <p> </p> <p>To strengthen our accounting team, we are looking for an <b>Accountant Officer</b>. In this role, you will work closely with our Accounting Manager to contribute to the accuracy and reliability of our financial reporting and accounting processes.</p> <p> </p> <p><b>Function</b></p> <p> </p> <p>As <b>Accountant Officer</b>, you will be responsible for the following tasks:</p> <p> </p> <ul> <li>Independently manage and perform month-end and year-end closing activities (G/L accounting, payroll accounting, tax accounting, complex accounting) for centrally managed Belgian companies in close collaboration with the Accounting Manager (BEGAAP and IFRS in an SAP and international environment)</li> <li>Lead the accurate and timely monthly calculation and documentation of some IFRS adjustments</li> <li>Reconcile accounts and perform quality checks to ensure accuracy of figures, including documentation of more complex accounting transactions.</li> <li>Support to the ICO reconciliation process</li> <li>Preparation of monthly/periodic reporting packages (BEGAAP and IFRS) under the supervision of the Management team</li> <li>Perform analytical review of the monthly figures to deliver insight to local teams and controllers</li> <li>Identify opportunities for process and internal control improvements and lead and/or control implementations of solutions</li> <li>Participate in and/or lead digital/IT projects across the Group (enhanced collaboration BE/GE)</li> <li>Collaborate with auditors</li> <li>Assist in the development and implementation of accounting policies (accounting manual, accounting memo) and procedures</li> <li>Preparation (A to Z), coordination and/or review of reports for various internal/external bodies such as the BNB/NBB, Work Council etc.</li> <li>Ability to represent the department in multidisciplinary discussions and report to the Accounting Manager</li> <li>Backup role to transversally support the Accounting &amp; Tax team</li> </ul> <p> </p> <h2><b>Your Profile</b></h2> <p> </p> <ul> <li>You hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting or have equivalent experience.</li> <li>You have a few years of experience in a similar role within a large organization, fiduciary or consultancy firm preferably.</li> <li>You have practical knowledge of BEGAAP/IFRS.</li> <li>You work proficiently with the accounting software SAP (SAP S/4Hana is a plus).</li> <li>You also work proficiently with MS Office and are an expert in Excel.</li> <li>You have a good knowledge of <b>Dutch, French, AND English</b>.</li> <li>You possess excellent analytical skills and a problem-solving mindset.</li> <li>You can work autonomously, but you also function well in a team.</li> </ul> <h2><b>Offer</b></h2> <p> </p> <p><b>Salary:</b> a competitive salary package, allowance for representation expenses, year-end bonus, double vacation pay, meal vouchers (€8 per working day), eco-vouchers, sport &amp; culture vouchers, bonuses based on individual and group results. </p> <p><b>Insurance:</b> group insurance, hospitalisation insurance, ambulant care insurance for the whole family and also personal accident insurance. </p> <p><b>Vacation:</b> You will be entitled to 20 vacation days and 5 additional vacation days, 6 local days, 4 exempt days (after 1 year of employment) and up to 5 long-service days (1 day for every 3 years in employment). </p> <p><b>Social fund:</b> Year-end vouchers, birth and marriage allowance. We will also cover part of the cost of glasses, a dental prosthesis or similar needs. </p> <p><b>Communication:</b> you will be given an iPhone, a phone subscription (for work and private use) and a laptop with internet reimbursement. </p> <p><b>Discounts:</b> you will enjoy a 30% discount on your gas and electricity bill. </p> <p><b>Mobility:</b> we will offer you a company car and public transport or a mobility budget. </p> <p><b>Elia shares:</b> Elia will give you the opportunity to subscribe to shares with a discount of 16.66% on the average share price. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <h2><b>Location</b></h2> <p> </p> <p>Boulevard de l‘Empereur, 20 in Brussels, just a few minutes' walk from the central station.</p> <p>We offer a hybrid way of working with flexible working hours.</p>