Senior Accountant

Company Description

BESIX Group is a leading multidisciplinary Belgian Group, active in construction, real estate development, and concessions. Founded in 1909, BESIX has grown impressively and now operates across Northern and Eastern Europe, North and Central Africa, the Middle East (via BESIX Construct), as well as in Australia. 

The Group distinguishes itself through its internal Engineering Department, offering deep expertise in geotechnical engineering, concrete technology, planning, BIM, System Engineering, and other advanced tools. 

BESIX achieved a turnover of EUR 3.6 billion in 2024 and employs approximately 11,000 people across 27+ countries, representing over 80 nationalities. 

BESIX is committed through sustainable and responsible practices to leave a positive legacy. We integrate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into our operations. From reducing carbon emissions and promoting circular construction to fostering inclusive workplaces and ethical governance. 

Our sustainability charter and roadmap guide us in creating long-term value for communities, clients, and future generations. 

Learn more at: https://www.besix.com 

Job Description

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to manage the accounting and financial follow-up of Joint ventures involved in project-based activities. The Senior Accountant will ensure accurate financial reporting, compliance with accounting standards, and effective coordination with internal and external stakeholders.

The position also includes a supporting leadership component, as the Senior Accountant will progressively act as back-up to the Team Leader of the department.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full accounting cycle for several Joint Ventures.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly reporting.
• Ensure accurate bookkeeping, including journal entries, reconciliations, and closing processes.
• Monitor cash flow, project costs, and partner allocations.
• Prepare partner reporting and financial summaries for joint venture participants.
• Coordinate with project managers, partners, auditors, and external accountants.
• Ensure compliance with local accounting regulations and internal procedures.
• Assist with audit processes and provide required documentation.
• Improve and maintain accounting procedures and internal controls.
• Act as back-up for the Team Leader, supporting coordination within the accounting team when required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in A to Z accounting, preferably in project accounting, joint ventures, or construction environments.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and proactively while coordinating with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple entities/projects simultaneously.

Language Requirements

• Fluent in English, and
• Dutch and French (professional working proficiency).

Additional Assets

• Experience with joint ventures accounting.
• Experience working in international or project-driven environments.
• Knowledge of ERP accounting systems.

Additional Information

A career at BESIX is a lot more than just a job, it's about being part of our changing and innovative world. Your skills, ambition and passion will contribute to the development of our different businesses and allow us to succeed in the challenges of the coming years.

Working for the BESIX group allows you to be a part of a dynamic, creative and entrepreneurial company. It gives you a safe and collaborative working environment with ambitious and innovative goals for the world of tomorrow, but also for your career and personal development.

We are looking for different kinds of personalities, mindsets, backgrounds and genders to build the iconic and sustainable projects of tomorrow.

In line with its behavior of “Be Inclusive”, BESIX intends to accommodate for any reasonable accommodation (non-disproportionate burden), tangible or intangible, that would neutralize the limiting influence of an inappropriate environment on the participation of a person with a disability. Talk to your recruiter when applying.

Are you ready to make an impact and leave a positive legacy for years to come? If you are passionate about our purpose: “We take on today’s boldest challenges to build a lasting legacy”, come and join our caring BESIX family. Together we will co-create our future.

Working at BESIX brings a lot of great benefits including:  

• An attractive remuneration package including a salary in line with the market and a range of employee benefits such as flexible mobility advantages, extra-legal pension, medical care insurance, work-life balance program (such as teleworking, flexible work schedule, mobile working), Health Management (sport, health check-up program, …);
• Career development programs that serve not only to ensure that you are constantly learning and improving but also that give you the possibility to expand your career horizon;
• A dynamic, creative and safe working environment with innovative colleagues supporting your endeavors (ideas, projects, goals, ambitions);
• Possibility to work on complex projects within both a local and international environment;
• The choice to remain locally anchored for the coming years or to seek an exciting international career opportunity within the group.