Finance Controller | Accounting & Regulatory Reporting

Finance Controller | Why apply?

Our client is a large international professional services organisation with a strong presence in Belgium and abroad. You will join a well-established Central Finance department and work within a specialised team combining accounting, controlling and financial reporting.

As a Finance Controller, you will have a broad scope going beyond traditional controlling: closings, accounting analysis, statutory and consolidated reporting, internal controls, tax and audit coordination.

This is an interesting opportunity if you enjoy understanding the numbers behind the numbers and want to develop strong expertise in both accounting and financial controlling within a complex international environment.

The company also offers a flexible and hybrid working environment, with strong opportunities for learning and internal development.

Finance Controller | Your duties and responsibilities

As a Finance Controller, your responsibilities will include:

• Support the monthly and year-end closing processes and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Analyse P&L and balance sheet movements, investigate variances and provide relevant financial insights.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and ensure consistency between different accounting ledgers.
• Prepare and support statutory and consolidated financial reporting under BE GAAP and IFRS.
• Work closely with accounting teams, central finance and controllers across different business units.
• Analyse new or complex transactions and contribute to determining the appropriate accounting treatment.
• Participate in the preparation of tax declarations and regulatory reporting.
• Support the preparation of management financial statements and ad hoc financial analyses.
• Document, review and improve internal controls and finance processes.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors and act as a key Finance contact during audits.
• Identify opportunities to optimise reporting, controls and ways of working.

Finance Controller | Ideal profile

• Experience: Previous experience in accounting, financial controlling, reporting or audit, with solid knowledge of BE GAAP and a good understanding of consolidation; IFRS exposure is an asset.
• Languages: Professional fluency in Dutch and English.
• Qualifications: Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related field; strong Excel and analytical skills are required, while SAP experience is an advantage.

Finance Controller | The offer

As a Finance Controller, you can expect:

• A competitive gross monthly salary based on your experience and expertise.
• A comprehensive package with company car and extra-legal benefits and insurance coverage.
• A flexible benefits plan allowing you to adapt part of your package to your personal priorities.
• Flexible mobility solutions.
• A hybrid working model, combining home working with office presence.
• Extensive learning and development opportunities within an international organisation.
• Exposure to complex accounting, reporting and controlling topics with multiple internal stakeholders.
• A stable environment offering interesting long-term career and internal mobility opportunities