GL Accountant - Antwerp HQ
To strengthen our Finance Team at our headquarters in Antwerp, Manuchar is looking for a GL Accountant who wants to go beyond traditional accounting.
In this role, you will not only ensure accurate financial reporting, but also actively contribute to improving processes, increasing efficiency and building a future-proof finance environment. You will work closely with various stakeholders and play a key role in both closing activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
Your responsibilities
- Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with IFRS, including correct P&L presentation at G/L and cost center level
- Take ownership of month-end and year-end closings, including journal entries, accruals, amortizations and reclassifications
- Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, analyse variances and proactively resolve discrepancies
- Safeguard the quality and integrity of the general ledger and support internal and external audits
- Collaborate with Accounts Payable, Controlling and Reporting team for the respective legal entity
- Advise internal stakeholders on appropriate financial treatment and compliance
- Take an active role in identifying inefficiencies, challenging existing ways of working and driving process optimization initiatives
- Contribute to automation and ERP initiatives (Microsoft Dynamics 365), with a critical mindset towards improving scalability, efficiency and standardization
Your profile
- Min. Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance or a related field, combined with approximately 3 to 5 years of relevant General Ledger experience, preferably in an international environment
- Strong knowledge of IFRS, VAT and relevant tax regulations
- Excellent command of English; Dutch is a plus
- Detail-oriented and reliable, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
- Proactive and improvement-driven mindset, with the ability to challenge the status quo and drive optimization
- Comfortable working cross-functionally and communicating effectively with a variety of stakeholders
- Strong Excel skills, experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 is an asset
- Strong interest in process improvement, automation and contributing to efficiency and change within finance
What we offer
Working at Manuchar means joining a growing global company where ownership, collaboration and continuous improvement are at the core.
- An impactful role in an international finance environment where you can truly make a difference
- A competitive compensation package including a company car, meal vouchers, hospitalization insurance, group insurance, a collective annual bonus, mobile phone and subscription, ...
- A hybrid working model with up to two days of homeworking per week
- A strong focus on learning, development and long-term career opportunities
Interested?
Please submit your detailed CV and cover letter via CVWarehouse.
Questions? Contact Micheline Goossens, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, at .
About Manuchar
Manuchar is a multinational company of Belgian origin and a leading distributor of chemicals, actively trading several other commodities such as steel, polymers and more. Headquartered in Belgium, we operate in over 35 countries with more than 180 locations worldwide.
With over 40 years of experience, we combine local expertise with global scale to deliver end-to-end commercial, supply chain and financing solutions. Our mission is clear: "Connecting the World. For Better Lives."