Are you interested in being part of a company that shapes the future of space and cyber technologies? To have a job where you can contribute to real-world missions with long-term impact?
Join us as Senior General Ledger Accountant. You will help drive financial excellence across our European Space Engineering and Cybersecurity operations, with the help of a small accounting team that you will lead. Also, you will ensure accurate reporting, manage cash flow and support the CFO when needed, as we continue to aim for the stars and protect critical infrastructure across Europe.
As part of this journey, you will support both Starion Group and Nexova Group, two sister companies that are managed centrally under one leadership and corporate service teams. While you will be hired by the Nexova Group entity, you will directly contribute to the activities of both companies, giving you the opportunity to be based in either one of our offices in Belgium (Diegem, Wavre or Libin).
Tasks and Activities
The scope of work will include:
- Leading and overseeing the Accounting Team in Belgium, while ensuring daily operations run efficiently.
- Preparing timely and accurate monthly and annual financial reports for all the company entities across Europe, ensuring compliance with group policies and local statutory requirements.
- Performing reconciliations of all general ledger accounts, identifying and resolving discrepancies proactively to maintain clean and accurate ledgers.
- Managing the accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring prompt invoicing, collections, and vendor payments while maintaining strong internal controls.
- Preparing statutory financial statements, VAT filings, and tax returns for all legal entities in alignment with local compliance frameworks.
- Supporting and coordinating with external auditors during annual audits, providing clear documentation and timely responses to ensure a smooth audit process.
- Collaborating with the HR Payroll team to ensure accurate accounting and reconciliation of all payroll-related transactions.
- Preparing and executing bank payments promptly and accurately, ensuring adherence to approval workflows and cash management policies.
- Monitoring, managing, and reporting on cash flow, providing insights and forecasts to support strategic decision-making and operational needs.
Skills and Experience
The following skills and experience are mandatory:
- University Degree or equivalent in accounting, finance or a relevant field.
- Minimum10 years of professional experience in a multinational (European) environment.
- Good command of VAT and Corporation Tax legal requirements.
- Good organization and discipline.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Stress resistant and hard worker.
- Eager to learn and motivated, dynamic, enthusiastic.
- Confident and comfortable in dealing with senior management.
- Flexible to meet deadlines, available for travelling punctually.
- Desire to work both autonomously and as part of a team, in an international multicultural environment.
- Solution oriented mindset, with a customer focused communication skill.
- Fluent in English and French, both written and spoken.
The following skills and experience would be highly desirable:
- Other Microsoft Office programs are an asset.
Why should you apply?
- We encourage everyone to think outside the box and to push the boundaries of traditional knowledge. This role is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking company and allows for a deeper understanding of the industry.
- Benefits include: competitive remuneration packages; unique career opportunities, including working in other countries; personalized training and development programmes; flexible relocation support.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, all genders, LGBTQ+ individuals and ex-service personnel.
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