Function

At Elia Group, we are committed to facilitating the energy transition and developing sustainable energy solutions. Our Finance team plays a crucial role in ensuring strong financial performance and governance. We are responsible for managing relationships with our suppliers, investors, shareholders, financial institutions, and regulatory authorities.

To strengthen our accounting team, we are looking for a G/L Accountant. In this role, you will work closely with our Accounting Manager to contribute to the accuracy and reliability of our financial reporting and accounting processes.

Function:

As G/L Accountant, you will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Take end-to-end ownership of month-end and year-end closing activities for multiple legal entities within an international SSC environment.
• Lead the accurate and timely monthly calculation and documentation of some IFRS adjustments.
• Reconcile accounts and perform quality checks to ensure accuracy of figures, including documentation of more complex accounting transactions.
• Support to the ICO reconciliation process.
• Preparation of monthly/periodic reporting packages (BEGAAP/GEGAAP and IFRS) under the supervision of the Management team.
• Perform analytical review of the monthly figures to deliver insight to local teams and controllers.
• Identify opportunities for process and internal control improvements and lead and/or control implementations of solutions.
• Play a key role in the deployment of SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud, process harmonisation and continuous improvement initiatives across the Group.
• Collaboration with auditors.
• Assist in the development and implementation of accounting policies (accounting manual, accounting memo) and procedures.
• Preparation (A to Z), coordination and/or review of reports for various internal/external bodies such as the EGI, Analysts, Tax authorities etc.
• Ability to represent the department in multidisciplinary discussions and report to the Accounting Manager.
• Backup role to transversally support the Accounting & Tax team.
• As part of the Shared Service Center, you will play an active role in further shaping accounting processes, governance and service delivery across multiple entities.

Your Profile

• You hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting or have equivalent experience (CA, CPA or equivalent preferred). 
• You have at least 5 years of experience in a Senior Accountant or GL Accountant role within an international environment.
• You have a good knowledge of German and English (Dutch and French an advantage).
• You have practical knowledge of BEGAAP/GEGAAP/IFRS.
• Strong SAP experience is essential. Experience with SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud and participation in ERP transformation projects is considered a strong asset.
• You also work proficiently with MS Office and are an expert in Excel.
• You possess excellent analytical skills and a problem-solving mindset, proactive and are adaptable to change.
• You are comfortable operating with a high level of autonomy and taking ownership of complex accounting topics while coordinating multiple stakeholders.

Offer

• Salary: a competitive salary package, allowance for representation expenses, year-end bonus, double vacation pay, meal vouchers (€10 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

Boulevard de l‘Empereur, 20 in Brussels (with possible frequent travel to Berlin office) or option to be based in Berlin office for the right candidate. We offer a hybrid way of working with flexible working hours.