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Excited to work for a key Belgian player in the energy landscape?

The Belgian and European energy landscape is in full swing. Did you know that Elia Belgium plays a crucial role in this? As part of Elia Group, a European transmission system operator, Elia Belgium ensures the reliability and sustainability of the electricity supply in our country.

Side-by-side with your talented colleagues, you will play a part in building a sustainable, green and reliable energy infrastructure that stimulates economic growth and reduces our ecological footprint.

Only together can we make the biggest impact possible! We believe in the power of diversity: we are convinced that an inclusive and diverse work environment leads to more innovation, creativity and better results.

Asset Accounting Manager

Reference ID:  9569

Function

As Asset Accounting Manager, you will play a crucial role in overseeing and managing the asset base and tracking of capital expenditure (capex) projects across various projects within Elia Transmission Belgium assuring compliance with BE gaap and IFRS .

 

You will be responsible for financial asset management,), setting the accounting borders of capex, assuring complete and accurate asset register, tracking financial spending, monthly reporting, compliance and documentation, and process improvement.  In most of your activities you will map the technical grid infrastructure (and/or digital tools) concepts with accounting logics.

 

As part of Group Accounting & tax team you will also interact with subsidiaries of the Group in various matters, and you will report to the Accounting & consolidation manager.

 

Your will lead a team of 3 people, and you will coordinate/oversee the following:

Compliance, Documentation, advisory:

  • Define, maintain the accounting principles for OPEX / CAPEX from BE gaap & IFRS perspectives,
  • Ensure that all financial records and documentation related to capex projects are maintained in accordance with regulatory and organizational requirements
  • Interaction with Controlling and Public & Regulatory Affairs teams on regulated aspects (compliance with tariff methodology and translation of our regulated/nonregulated activities into accounting principles);
  • Assist with internal and external audits related to fixed/intangible assets
  • Provide advice and recommendations across the company
  • Maintain and further elaborate existing knowledge data base

Asset Capitalization:

  • Interact with project leader and controllers to define the OPEX/CAPEX split of the projects (tangible & intangible)
  • Ensure structures in SAP are set-up correctly and assure link to the asset register
  • Monitor that all eligible capex expenditures are properly and timely capitalized and recorded in GL in compliance with accounting standards

Periodic Reporting and budgeting:

  • Regularly review and reconcile financial data to accounting records (general ledger), identifying any discrepancies or issues, and taking corrective actions as needed
  • Contribution to the elaboration of the quarterly business plan, including IFRS aspects (borrowing costs/dismantling assets/depreciations/disposals etc
  • Monthly closing activities, including monthly reporting
  • Key contributor to the annual closing and the preparation of the financial report and CREG reporting

Maintain asset register along the lifetime of the asset:

  • Closing Capex Projects – commissioning of the assets
  • Follow up and register, transfers of assets, decommissioning and write offs in the asset register and accounting systems

Process Improvement:

  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in capex project tracking and accounting
  • Development of asset management tools and contribution to SAP developments - innovation/digitization/simplification (IT oriented), being SAP FI/AA spoc
  • Interested in digital transformation of the processes within the team

People management:

  • Lead and support the team
  • Provide mentorship and training

Your Profile

 

  • You hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in applied economics, Business Engineering, or similar through experience.
  • You have a minimum of 5-7 years of experience in a similar role or as a business controller.
  • Relevant experience in Capex controlling in infrastructure entities. You possess knowledge of SAP (FI/AA) and in the specific areas of transmission network operator, particularly grid infrastructure.
  • You have a strong sense of responsibility and efficiency.
  • You are customer-oriented and have a team spirit.
  • You excel in planning and organization.
  • You demonstrate coaching and leadership skills.
  • You exhibit professionalism and accuracy.
  • You are proficient in Dutch, French, and English.

Offer

 

Salary: a competitive salary package, allowance for representation expenses, year-end bonus, double vacation pay, meal vouchers (€8 per working day), eco-vouchers, sport & culture vouchers, bonuses based on individual and group results. 

Insurance: group insurance, hospitalisation insurance, ambulant care insurance for the whole family and also personal accident insurance. 

Vacation: You will be entitled to 20 vacation days and 5 additional vacation days, 6 local days, 4 exempt days (after 1 year of employment) and up to 5 long-service days (1 day for every 3 years in employment). 

Social fund: Year-end vouchers, birth and marriage allowance. We will also cover part of the cost of glasses, a dental prosthesis or similar needs. 

Communication: you will be given an iPhone, a phone subscription (for work and private use) and a laptop with internet reimbursement. 

Discounts: you will enjoy a 30% discount on your gas and electricity bill. 

Mobility: we will offer you a company car and public transport or a mobility budget. 

Elia shares: Elia will give you the opportunity to subscribe to shares with a discount of 16.66% on the average share price. 

Location

Emperor - Keizerslaan (close to Central Station)

Hybrid way of working

There’s something electric in the air with this job offer!

In exchange for your work and dedication, you enjoy the following benefits:

A job full of variety with a top employer: Elia encourages innovation and collaboration. Within our company you will be at the forefront of the energy transition, and you will have the chance to contribute to ground-breaking technologies designed to accelerate this transition. It is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to further develop your knowledge and skills.

Focus on personal growth and well-being at work: Discover a wide range of professional training and coaching opportunities that are guaranteed to give your personal growth a solid boost.  At the same time, as a top employer, we put maximum effort into a positive work culture in which your well-being is central.

Development opportunities for a challenging career: At Elia, we encourage you to seek out and seize new professional opportunities. You will enjoy complete freedom to shape your career on your own terms.

A diverse team of passionate colleagues: Elia puts a high value on diversity and inclusion. You will join a diverse and passionate team that enjoys sharing knowledge and leading the way towards a more sustainable future together.

These are just a few of the benefits that distinguish Elia as a Top Employer. We are convinced that your contribution to our team will be invaluable and look forward to welcoming you soon!

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