Accountant

We are seeking an Accountant.  The candidate will be in charge of the monthly group consolidations, ensure a timely and qualitative delivery of consolidation figures.

As part of your role:

• You will prepare the consolidated accounts (revaluations, adjustments, eliminations, ...) for the various levels of consolidation, in compliance with Belgian GAAP and IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards);
• You will perform analysis of the group's entities results to ensure reliability of the input data into the consolidation tool;
• Liaising with internal stakeholders and group entities on accounting/consolidation issues (intercompany movements, accounting for specific transactions, ...).

This will include:

• the monthly intercompany reconciliation process seeking matching all intercompany transactions (P&L, balance sheet and Off balance sheet) between the Euroclear’s Group entities;
• the identification of intercompany differences;
• the output follow-up, control and related reconciliations/investigations;
• the output reporting and related commentaries;
• the management and follow-up of the various requests aiming at improving the underlying processes;
• ensuring reconciliation of the accounts and internal controls documentation (FICA) on assigned items;
• the participation to the Continuous Improvement of all consolidation and intercompany processes such as architecture upgrades, updating of related Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), etc…
• the review and update of documentation of policies and procedures;
• the analysis of new/modified accounting policies;
• the support to internal and external auditors;
• the maintenance of consolidation documentation on historical events;
• the support/help to FSC;

Your profile:

• Good understanding of theoretical/practical aspects of accounting, ideally coupled with a good background in consolidation;
• Excellent analytical skills and well organised
• Proficient user of the MS Office suite, especially Excel
• Good knowledge of English
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Adaptable and able to work in a dynamic and changing environment
• Good knowledge of IFRS/IAS will be an asset
• Knowledge of financial instruments and related accounting lifecycle will be asset
• Experience: 2 to 5 years in an accounting function, ideally with good experience in group consolidations;
• Experience in working with a coordinated ERP system, preferably Oracle is an asset
• Experience in working with Tagetik is an asset

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