Accounting Manager

Description

In your role as an accounting manager, you will be responsible for the following general tasks:

• You translate departmental objectives into team objectives;
• You draw up the department's annual plan and budgets and monitor their follow-up;
• You apply the team strategy, setting, monitoring and analyzing KPIs;
• You follow and apply changing accounting regulations;
• You participate in the development and implementation of new systems;
• You keep yourself abreast of developments in your area of expertise.

In your role as accounting manager, you are responsible for the following specific tasks:

• You manage the general accounting transactions for: 4 legal entities for which you also have final responsibility;
• You ensure the accuracy of company accounts in accordance with accounting, social and tax legislation;
• You assist in the quarterly and annual closings and ensure the analysis and justification of the accounts for the company auditors;
• You evaluate current practices and procedures, make recommendations for improvements and are responsible for updating accounting documentation;
• You liaise with the international entity on accounting issues, monitor application of rules and participate in audits organized between subsidiaries.

In your leadership role, you have the following responsibilities:

• You coordinate and organize the service according to the priorities and competencies of the employees in line with the needs of the organization:
• You coordinate the transversal accounting teams Ghent/Brussels;
• You are contact person for the different teams in terms of organizational and relational cooperation and intervene in case of difficulties;
• You ensure team consultation and look for the best ways to work together in consultation with the teams and also the departments involved;
• You are responsible for the planning and distribution of tasks and follow up those activities accurately;
• You communicate decisions and procedures and see that they are followed;
• You coach, mentor and oversee employee development, contributing to the feedback culture and necessary conversations according to SMART objectives.

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Your profile

• You have a master's degree or are equivalent through experience;
• You have at least 8 to 10 years of experience in a management position;
• You speak Dutch and French; knowledge of English is an asset;
• You have a perfect knowledge of accounting and finance;
• You have proven experience in team management and are a seasoned leader: problems or bottlenecks do not scare you, you are solution-oriented;
• You can set the right priorities between operational and people management, and navigate smoothly between changing priorities;
• You can smoothly translate departmental objectives into an operational and team vision;
• You are an excellent communicator and relationship strong;
• You are not afraid to take on challenges during transitions or changes within the organization;
• Knowledge of key players and donors involved in humanitarian aid is an asset.

Offer

• Monthly salary indication: € 3501 - € 5000
• A full-time contract (38 hours) for an indefinite period of time;
• A gross monthly salary aligned with bar scales in the NGO sector;
• Numerous fringe benefits: reimbursement of public transport costs, 13th month, meal vouchers, group insurance, extra-legal leave, flexible hours, structural teleworking (up to 50%), etc.; and
• A training plan;
• The opportunity to be part of a global network in the fight against inequality, and to play a role in major and inspiring changes. You will be part of a motivated and passionate team, committed to its mission;
• Challenging and engaging work in an organization that pays close attention to work-life balance;
• A safe, caring and inclusive work environment.
• You will work in Brussels and/or Ghent.

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