Lectra Benelux NV

(Senior) Accountant

POSITION SUMMARY

Based in Ghent, this position will be responsible for the preparation, review, analysis and financial reporting of the Benelux subsidiary. He/she will deliver advisory on financial issues including profit improvement, cost control and process improvements. He/she will be the interface between the subsidiary and the FD (based in UK) and the regional management (based in Germany).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Operations Management

• Financial Controlling (daily accounting and review of sales, purchase, nominal entries, oversee the operation of control accounts and reconcile balance sheet accounts)
• Financial Closing 
• Budget/ Forecasting
• Annual Reports
• AdHoc Reporting
• Finance IT Systems
• Monthly & quarterly reporting and consolidation

Interface with the  Regional Headquarters

• Management Accounts. Responsibility for the timely preparation and interpretation of the subsidiaries' monthly reporting and quarterly statutory reports to HQ in compliance with IFRS
• Reporting & Communication. Regularly report on all issues to the Finance Director. Be proactive and alert them about any problems or material variance to budget or forecast

Operations Support and Business Follow-up

• Business Follow up
• Rules and procedures application
• Review and improve finance processes on a regular basis 

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of effective methods of organizing and implementing accounting, budgeting, financial reporting and procurement functions.
• Knowledge of the IFRS regulations.
• Excellent analytical and problems solving skills including ability to resolve complex budgeting and financial issues and review and comprehend statistical data and financial reports.
• Ability to support the development and implementation of internal financial controls, policies and procedures affecting company performance
• A thorough knowledge of cross-functional processes and operations.
• Strong (internal) customer service orientation.
• Ability to present information in a clear and synthetic way.
• Both proactive and professional in his/her approach and be able to demonstrate strong intellectual ability

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor or Master degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3-5 years’ experience in controlling, preferably in a listed company
• Fluent in English and Dutch, French will be a plus.