Finance administrator 80%
Brussels
Permanent
Selection & Interim
Our client,active in the legal sector, is actively looking for a Finance officer.
Our client has over 40 offices in the Americas, Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. With a presence in the world's major financial and commercial markets, we are well placed to provide excellent business-oriented advice to our clients locally and internationally.
Our client has over 40 offices in the Americas, Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. With a presence in the world's major financial and commercial markets, we are well placed to provide excellent business-oriented advice to our clients locally and internationally.
Description
The Brussels Accounts department consists of 2 people, you included. You will be responsible for the financial management of the Brussels office.As an Administrator you are co-responsible for the accounts administration as well as for its operational execution. You are a first point of contact for the team and for external parties, and you assist in completing the day-to-day financial
administration.
- Liaison with bank and manage bank accounts, signatories etc
- Bank reconciliation
- A/P, A/R and collections
- Monitoring of work in progress (WIP)
- Controlling of payment batches
- Client billing
- Preparation of invoices for self-employed lawyers
- Processing of payroll administration (output from external provider)
- Application of Belgian tax rules (coordination with external accountants)
- VAT administration and reporting
- Controlling of general ledger
- Clean-up and controlling of diverse suspense accounts
- Monthly closure of accounts
- Annual budget and rolling forecast
- Cash flow forecasts
- Advice to Brussels partners and reporting
- Pro-active optimization of internal financial processes
- Execution of diverse tasks as requested by the Finance Manager Benelux
Your profile
- A Bachelor degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent is mandatory
- Minimum 3 years professional working experience in a similar role with preferably knowledge of 3E(Elite) in a Law firm or Consultancy (with a Partners structure)
- Fluent in English both written and spoken and good knowledge of French; Dutch is an asset
- Strong computer skills with advanced knowledge of MS Office tools; tech-savvy
- Exemplary planning and time management skills; adaptable to various competing demands.
- Confidence and drive as well as the ability to take initiative with outstanding judgement
- Able to demonstrate absolute discretion and confidentiality towards colleagues, clients and external relations
- Meticulous but pro-active and energetic person with strong interpersonal skills and able to build rapport
- Be willing to make any efforts necessary to remain abreast of technical evolution required for the job
