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Finance and Accounting Manager (Dutch Speaker)

Job description

In this role you will be responsible for overseeing the financial administration and accounting activities, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and contributing to the achievement of the company’s financial goals.

Your responsibilities and impact as a Finance and Accounting Manager will be:

  • Oversee the general and analytical accounting functions, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting

  • Manage the submission of monthly VAT declarations and other regulatory filings such as intrastat reports

  • Prepare and review annual accounts in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements

  • Supervise the periodic payments of social security, withholding taxes, VAT, and other obligations to maintain smooth cash flow operations

  • Record and reconcile all financial transactions, ensuring accurate bookkeeping of bank entries

  • Manage the processing and approval of employee expense reports, ensuring adherence to company policies

  • Collaborate with department heads to prepare budgets in line with company objectives, and contribute to financial planning and forecasting activities

  • Prepare and analyze monthly financial result reports, providing insights to senior management and making recommendations for improvements

  • Track and monitor outstanding credit notes and commissions to ensure proper reconciliation

  • Establish and maintain communication with clients regarding payment of invoices, ensuring timely collections

  • Oversee the company’s tax filing processes, ensuring compliance with relevant tax regulations

  • Act as the point of contact for outsourced IT services, providing assistance to employees on system use or troubleshooting

  • Provide financial insights and support to the managing director and Board of Directors to assist in achieving company financial goals

  • Identify and implement opportunities to improve accounting processes and drive efficiency within the finance department

  • Manage end-of-period activities, including the preparation of provisions and analytical allocations to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting

Skills, qualifications, and interests you need to succeed in this role:

  • You have a Bachelor or Master's degree in Financial Management or Accounting

  • You have a proficient level of Dutch and English

  • You have 5 years of relevant experience

  • You have a thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (Belgian GAAP)

What's in it for you:

  • Competative salary

  • Company car with fuel card

  • Mobile phone

  • Laptop

  • Pension

  • Health insurance