AP Accountant - Merksem

As an AP Accountant based in Merksem, you will play a key role in managing accounts payable processes within the industrial and manufacturing sector. This permanent position involves handling financial transactions and ensuring accuracy in the accounting and finance department.

Bedrijfsomschrijving

An organisation in the industrial and manufacturing sector located in Merksem, Antwerp.

Omschrijving

As an AP Accountant your responsibilities are:

• Ensure supplier invoices, bank transactions, and cash allocations are processed accurately and on time every day.
• Play a key role in preparing and following up on vendor payments and managing A/P reconciliations.
• Keep international cash flows running smoothly by accurately matching payments across multiple currencies.
• Investigate discrepancies and complex accounting issues, taking ownership of finding and implementing solutions.
• Ensure quality and compliance with Belgian accounting standards, VAT regulations, and internal controls.
• Build strong partnerships with colleagues across Treasury, Accounting, TCU, and the business.
• Challenge existing ways of working and actively contribute to process improvements.
• Support the ongoing digitalization and automation of our Accounts Payable processes.

A successful AP Accountant should have:

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, or equivalent through relevant experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in Accounts Payable or operational accounting in an international environment, enabling you to work independently.
• Solid knowledge of invoice processing, reconciliations, payments and closing activities.
• Accurate and analytical, with the ability to investigate discrepancies and identify practical improvements.
• Hands-on, proactive and comfortable working in a high-volume and evolving environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 is highly valued.
• Excellent command of English an good knowledge in Dutch.