General Ledger Accountant

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Robert Half is looking for a Legal Entity Accountant - Controller (m/f/x) to join a dynamic and globally focused organization based in Tessenderlo.

This role is a critical part of the European Accounting & Internal Controls Team, focusing on providing accounting support to various legal entities across the region.

Your responsibilities:

• Support the financial close process in compliance with both US GAAP and local GAAP standards;
• Ensure completeness of balance sheets and profit & loss statements, accurate journal entry postings, and preparation of monthly trial balance reviews and quarterly reporting;
• Provide assistance to Shared Services for ad-hoc activities and follow up on intercompany reconciliations, ensuring timely settlement of transactions;
• Prepare and monitor monthly SG&A (Selling, General & Administrative Expenses) reports and resolve variances for EU accounting entities;
• Maintain statutory compliance, including VAT, CIT, Intrastat, and financial statement audits while working closely with tax and legal departments;
• Oversee treasury accounting and controls, including reconciliation of intercompany accounts and transit items;
• Ensure SOX compliance by preparing and reviewing account reconciliations, quarterly representation letters, and internal controls;
• Build and maintain effective communication lines with internal stakeholders, such as FP&A, HR, Tax, and Treasury, as well as external stakeholders, including auditors and shared service providers;
• Contribute to ad-hoc accounting projects and initiatives for European entities, consistently improving and streamlining processes.

As a Legal Entity Controller, you meet the following requirements:

• You hold a higher education degree in Accounting or Finance;
• You have at least 3-5 years of relevant experience, preferably with exposure to US GAAP and local GAAP reporting requirements;
• You possess strong knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) rules and treasury experience, advantageous;
• You have hands-on experience with SAP or similar financial systems;
• You are proactive and communicate effectively in English and Dutch—fluency in another European language (e.g., French, Italian or German) is a plus;
• You demonstrate exemplary planning, organizational, and analytical skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and manage tasks efficiently;
• You thrive in a fast-paced setting, embrace change management, and enjoy simplifying complex processes for clarity and impact.
• You have a good knowlegde of Italian or German

Offer:

• Join a forward-focused company with strong international operations and a commitment to delivering financial excellence;
• Gain exposure to diverse accounting areas, including treasury, statutory compliance, and SOX audits;
• Enjoy in-house training and opportunities to strengthen your skillset in a collaborative, team-oriented environment;
• Flexible working culture paired with competitive compensation and benefits;
• Represent a key role in improving and streamlining European financial processes while expanding your capabilities within a dynamic and progressive organization.