GL Accountant - Medical & Pharma - Brussels

Our client is an international company with various fields of expertise in the medical and pharmaceutical sector. You will work within a specific division of the company, dedicated to a field of expertise.

As a GL Accountant, you will work both autonomously and in support of the Chief Accountant in carrying out various tasks within statutory accounting and ensuring compliance with tax obligations:

• Daily accounting entries in AP, AR and GL
• Ensuring accuracy of all data
• Reconciliation of accounts
• Monthly and yearly closings
• Preparation and analysis of cash flow
• Preparation of the financial statements (BE GAAP)
• Financial reporting to group
• VAT-declaration and statutory reporting NBB / Intrastat
• Assisting with external audits and internal controls
• Supporting process improvements and automation initiatives
• Acting as a point of contact within the finance team

The succesful candidate ideally matches the following criteria:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5-10 years of experience in a similar accounting role
• Strong knowledge of Belgian GAAP
• Experience in a small or medium-sized international structure is a strong asset
• Solid hands-on accounting expertise with an end-to-end view
• Fluent in English
• Good command of French (invoices and local documentation)
• Knowledge of Dutch is a plus
• Autonomous, reliable and detail-oriented
• Comfortable in a small team with broad responsibilities
• Hands-on mindset with a pragmatic and flexible attitude