Junior Accountant

Job Introduction

Serco is a partner of choice to the European Institutions and other International Organisations. For the past 30 years, we have been providing European and International Organisations a wide range of services including ICT services in support, infrastructure, operations and development as well as managing different contact centres for the key European Institutions, agencies and organisations, in Brussels and across Europe.

We are hiring a Junior Accountant to join our Brussels office!

Key purpose

The accountant is responsible for the proper booking of all documents, for the integrity of the data in the financial system, contribute to the financial compliance with Belgium accounting, VAT, and tax requirements.

He will be involved in the monthly closing, and he will timely deliver accurate monthly reporting to Serco group. This person is part of European finance team in which each member must be a back up to the other members.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure appropriate financial compliance and governance
Ensure appropriate booking of documents as per group structure defined
Deliver to group timely and accurate accounts
Continuous improvement financial processes/systems to improve compliance and efficiency
Provide the head of accounting with relevant financial information
Run effectively with the team the daily, monthly, and annual finance operations (accounting, treasury, tax & VAT)
Participate to the completeness of statutory and regulatory financial requirements and ensure the appropriate level of awareness.
Contribute to the monthly closing processes at country level and ensure timely and accurate reporting of financials.
Preparation of VAT and tax returns. Contacts with administration.
Statutory accounts preparation according to LGAAP and timing.
Support for appropriate financial accounting policies and controls are in place and take responsibility for ensuring successful internal and external audit outcomes.
Perform balance sheet reconciliations according to group requirements.
Communicate about balance sheet risks and opportunities.

Experience

Bachelor's degree in accounting.
Few years' experiences in a similar function for an international company.
NLGAAP knowledge, IFRS exposure is a plus.
SAP experience is a plus
Fluent in Dutch, English
Essential technical and professional skills and knowledge
Demonstrate high cognitive ability.
Proven track record in building positive relationships.
Identifies ways to improve the accounting processes and implement. Continually seeks improved and more efficient methods of working.
A high degree of integrity, personal self-discipline, and a strong work ethics with a flexible approach to the job, being prepared to challenge the norms and capable of using own initiative.
Delivery focused - ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities Essential experiences
Will have operated as an accountant in an international business of an appropriate size and complexity.
Ability to analyze business processes and propose improvements.
Strong PC skills, agile in Excel
Evidence of experience in working in a changing environment.
Can work in a structured and methodical manner, deadline driven