AP & GL Accountant

Job description

Can’t wait to make an impact on the world? You’re not alone. Join us in driving progress in the working world and beyond. Your journey with us We have an exciting opening for an Accountant within our Deloitte Belgium's Finance Department, headquartered at Zaventem Airport. In this pivotal role, you will support our Finance Manager across comprehensive accounting functions, including general accounting operations and accounts payable management across all Deloitte legal entities in Belgium. Your responsibilities will include: General Accounting & Financial Reporting: running month-end closing activities, preparing and reviewing journal entries, maintaining the general ledger, and ensuring accurate and compliant financial reporting across the organization. Accounting Operations & Controls: Overseeing accounts payable processes, including invoice processing by our Shared Service Center, vendor payments, and reconciliation of payables accounts. You will identify discrepancies, implement corrective actions, and maintain rigorous financial controls to ensure integrity. Financial Analysis & Process Improvement: Analysing accounting workflows and payment processes to identify inefficiencies, recommending and implementing improvements that enhance operational efficiency and drive cost savings. Stakeholder Management: Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal teams onshore and offshore, Finance leadership and vendors. You will resolve accounting queries and ensure seamless collaboration across the organization. Compliance & Documentation: Ensuring all transactions comply with company policies and regulatory requirements, maintaining comprehensive audit trails, and supporting financial audits with thorough documentation. Let's talk about you Master’s or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or economics Knowledge on BE GAAP and Belgian VAT legislation is a must Ideally you have a first working experience (2-4 years) in accounts payable or general accounting Proficient in MS Office, with advanced Excel skills Strong attention to detail with a methodical approach to data entry and reconciliation Solid understanding of accounting principles and the full-to-pay cycle Ability to work independently in an organized and structured manner, prioritizing effectively Clear communicator with excellent written and verbal skills Capable of explaining and documenting processes clearly and systematically Proactive in identifying process improvements and suggesting optimizations Proficient in Dutch and English Eager to learn, adaptable, and a committed team player Resilient under pressure and able to manage multiple deadlines Experience with SAP S/4 is a plus Who is Deloitte? We provide industry-leading audit and assurance, tax and legal, consulting and related services. We are committed to driving innovation across offerings to help our clients address their challenges, while giving our professionals opportunities to learn and grow in this era of transformation. In Belgium, +5000 dedicated professionals active in +10 offices, take great pride in bringing multidisciplinary expertise to a wide variety of clients, from national and international companies, small, fast-growing and large organizations to public institutions and governmental authorities. Why Deloitte? Be the true you! We foster diversity and inclusion and encourage you to bring your authentic self to work. Explore, question and collaborate while building a career that inspires and energises you. Never stop growing! Diversity of thought makes us stronger. At Deloitte, we tailor a personalized learning experience, offering you the opportunity to grow at your own pace and achieve maximum impact. We practice what we preach! As a Purpose-led organisation, at the heart of everything we do is a set of timeless principles and unifying values . Life looks different for each of us, so we created a varied benefits package that you can tap into: My Benefits My Choice , a flexible rewards plan tailored to your lifestyle and priorities Sustainable transport options offered by Mobility@Deloitte Flexible work arrangements for all and initiatives supported by Parents & Caregivers @Deloitte Wellbeing tips and activities powered by Energise@Deloitte Topped off with other health benefits and insurance opportunities Empowering our employees with flexible work arrangements remains essential in today's reality: Hybrid workplace: combination of home office and on-site (+10 offices in Belgium or client's premises). Part-time employment: all our jobs are open to full-time or part-time work under a 90% or 80% regime. Join us to make an impact together! Apply now! #LI-OS1