Chief Accountant - Wemmel - Industry

Our client is an international corporation and leader in construction. They have multiple sites in Belgium, but maintain a flat structure in their organization.

Statutory Accounting

• Prepare and maintain statutory accounts for legal entities in accordance with Belgian Gaap
• Ensure statutory books and records are accurate, complete, and audit-ready.
• Analyse and reconcile differences between IFRS and local GAAP.
• Coordinate and support external statutory audits.
• Ensure compliance with local company law (e.g. Code of Companies and Associations).

Tax Compliance

• Prepare and submit corporate income tax returns and related filings
• Calculate tax estimation, and prepayment taxes amount over the year
• Monitor and implement new tax legislation affecting the entities
• Support tax audits and interactions with tax authorities
• Other tax-related obligations such as investment deductions, withholding taxes
• Transfer pricing documentation, BEPS / Pillar Two-related reporting

Reporting & Controls

• Ensure statutory and tax deadlines are met in line with group calendars.
• Maintain strong internal controls over accounting and tax processes.
• Prepare statutory data for management, works councils, and group reporting.
• Liaise with business controllers, finance managers, and shared service teams.

Given the complexity of the organization and the challenge of this role we are looking for a candidate with a strong background in accounting and tax. Ideally matching the following criteria:

• min 5 years experience if Chartered Accountant with a tax specialisation
• minimum of 10 years experience if Bachelor's degree in Accounting with tax specialisation
• Fluent in Dutch, French and good command in English
• Knowledge of Belgian Gaap Accounting
• Knowledge of Belgian Corporate Taxes Rules
• Good knowledge of Transfer Price rules
• Understanding of strong internal control principles
• Able to work to tight deadlines and reporting timetables
• SAP knowledge (FI/CO) is an asset