JOB DESCRIPTION

You will join the Financial Division in our Group Accounting Services (GAS) department as Accounting Team Leader where you will manage a team of 8 accountants.

Main roles

Managing a team of (associate) accountants within our Finance shared service center.

• Coordinating the daily activities of your accounting team and ensuring that all major projects, month-end, and year-end reports are completed accurately and on time.
• Supervise the team progress of financial and accounting objectives
• Evaluating, developing, and improving department controls, systems, and procedures that increase accuracy and efficiency.
• Follow-up general accounting activities, including the preparation, maintenance and reconciliation of ledger accounts and financial documents, such as balance sheets, profit-and-loss statements and capital expenditure schedules.
• Lead a team of professionals with a focus on people empowerment and accountability to drive outcomes. Give regular feedback and allocate sufficient time for people’s development and support.
• Perform month-end analytical reviews of the accounts, explaining fluctuations to key collaborators (cost accounting analysis).
• Support the team for the preparation, recording, analysing and reporting accounting transactions and ensures the integrity of accounting records for completeness, accuracy and compliance with accepted accounting policies and principles.
• Maintain, implement, and adhere to internal controls. Also ensure that accounting procedures align with Belgian GAAP.
• Identify areas for improvement in execution and take action to make it a success.
• Ensure that the balance sheet accounts are coherent and accurately reconciled.
• Conducts or assists in the documentation of accounting projects
• Get along with internal and external auditors

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor or Master in Finance / Accounting with several years of experience in team management

Who you are

• You have confirmed people management experience and excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• You have Leadership skills in leading and developing a team of accounting professionals.
• Strong understanding of accounting, finance, and management principles.
• Good knowledge of MS Office (excel) and accounting principles.
• You pay attention to details and accuracy, and have a fast learning, analytical and pro-active attitude.
• You know how to set priorities and are stress-resistant.
• You have experience in working with an integrated ERP system, preferably Oracle.
• You are proficient in English.

ABOUT US

Why join us

Embark on your new adventure at Euroclear, and work at the heart of the global capital markets. We connect over 2,000 financial institutions across the globe. As an open and resilient infrastructure, we contribute to the stability of the financial markets. We help clients cut through complexity, lower costs, and mitigate risks of financial transactions. At Euroclear, we have the clear ambition to use our key role to facilitate and accelerate a sustainable global financial system. 

What We Offer:

• Work closely with inspiring, supportive and engaged colleagues from more than 80 different countries. 
• Practice your talents in a highly professional international environment. 
• Join a learning and development environment with an emphasis on knowledge sharing and training.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

New ways of working

Find your own optimal balance within our hybrid working model, where you can connect at the office and also benefit from remote working. 

Great Place to Work for All

We are committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity and strives to be a Great Place to Work for All. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment, regardless of any aspect that makes them unique (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, ...). If you need any specific accommodation due to disability or any other reason, you can let the recruiter know during your application process.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The two area's of the Financial Division include the Finance Services and Facilities Management.

Our Mission is to support the whole Euroclear Group.

This covers: Facilities from Buildings & Equipments to Employee Services, Purchases from Supply Needs to Payments, Accounting from Invoices to Consolidation, Reporting from Businesses to Regulators, Advisory from Cost Center to Board and Corporate Finance from Taxes & Insurances to Treasury.