Accountant

Position Summary

We are looking for a skilled Senior Accountant to join our Finance team in Leuven. In this role, you will be a key pillar of our 6-member financial department, taking ownership of accounting tasks from A to Z.

To succeed, you must be experienced in Belgian and familiar with international accounting principles, highly analytical, and possess an high attention to detail. Your goal will be to drive the overall efficiency of our financial operations, ensure the accuracy and compliance of the day-to-day accounting and manage the month end closing process.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable (AP) Accounting

• Support our AP accountant with incoming invoices in accordance with Belgian accounting and VAT principles.
• Manage the AP invoice approval cycle efficiently.
• Take ownership of the AP accounting for our subsidiaries (Germany, The Netherlands, UK, Finland, and Singapore).

General Accounting & Reporting

• Support bookings and meticulously reconcile bank statements.
• Register journal entries payroll bookings for Belgium and international entities.
• Manage fixed assets and book depreciations across all subsidiaries.
• Register prepaid expenses, accruals, and provisions.
• Prepare and file Belgian VAT returns, as well as VAT filings for foreign subsidiaries.
• Lead the monthly closing process for all corporate entities.
• Assist with group-level financial reconciliations, consolidation and reporting.

Your Profile

• Education: minimum Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Finance, Accountancy) or equivalent experience.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience with Belgian accounting rules and VAT.
• Languages: Excellent command of English (spoken and written) alongside a good working knowledge of Dutch.
• Skills: Strong analytical acumen, great comfort with numbers, and an uncompromising attention to detail.
• Technical Proficiency: Deep understanding of Belgian accounting and financial reporting practices. Advanced knowledge of MS Office is required.
• Pluses: Previous experience with NetSuite and/or Salesforce is considered a strong asset.

What Guardsquare Offers You

• A competitive salary package tailored to your experience.
• The tools, resources, and flexibility you need to successfully develop your career.