Chief Accountant

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Overview

As our Chief Accoutant, you will ensure accurate accounting and payroll management for our entity (including all branches and representation offices), in accordance with local regulations & legal aspects of Belgian accounting and US reporting principles. You will also be the star of BEGAAP and tax aspects in TDW Srl.

Responsibilities

You will have a following responsibilities:

Accounting supervision for TDW SRL (60%)

• Oversees the accounts payable function to ensure vendor invoices are properly approved and paid on a timely basis,
• Oversees the fixed asset function and ensures appropriate calculation and bookkeeping of depreciation,
• Prepares standard journal vouchers and monthly allocations on a timely basis to adhere to the closing schedule,
• Supervises the reconciliation of the following general ledger accounts: accounts payable/receivable, employee receivables, payroll and payroll tax accounts, sales taxes payable, prepaid expenses, to ensure accurate financial reporting,
• Ensures the development, preparation and presentation of monthly management reporting,
• Reviews and files the tax declarations and act as a subject matter expert for all VAT related topics,
• Prepares the audit files, coordinates the auditors’ visit and answers all their questions relating to accounting entries,
• Identifies and implements process improvements related to accounts payable/receivable, payroll, fixed assets and general accounting,
• Achieves special projects as assigned by the Finance Manager;
  

Payroll (30%)

• In charge of payroll related activities for TD Williamson srl and its branches and TD Williamson Italiana, including the collect of all pay related variables and filing of documentation,
• Informs HR in case of inconsistencies in Workday for Belgian workers,
• Ensures the relationship with the payroll company and act with them on process continuous improvement,
• Is responsible for personnel insurance records maintenance, contacts and follow-up,
• Keeps abreast of development in social legislation and work closely with HR to get the best out of it ;
  

Subject Matter Expert on General Accounting (10%)

• Ensure continuous development on new regulations regarding BEGAAP or tax aspects
• Act as point of contact for any question regarding belgian accounting principles and payroll related questions,
• Collaborates with the local finance team to lead process improvements within the department.
  

Qualifications

You may be our ideal candidate if :

• You own an accounting degree with at least 5 years general accounting experience and payroll management experience (experience in a Manufacturing company is an asset),
• You have perfect knowledge of Belgian accounting rules and US accounting principles,
• You Demonstrate strong organizational skills and multi-tasking skills,
• You have a high sense of confidentiality, you are rigorous and love details,
• You are IT literate and eager to implement process changes,
• You are fluent in French and English.