Looking for an accounting role where you'll learn fast, make an impact and work in an international environment?
At Manuchar, accounting is far from routine. As a Trade Accountant, you'll become part of our Finance team at our headquarters in Antwerp and play a key role in supporting our global trading activities across countries such as Brazil, China and many more.
Forget routine! Every day brings a new challenge. You'll work with multiple currencies, international bank accounts, complex cash allocations and high-volume transactions, while collaborating with colleagues around the world to keep our global business moving. Along the way, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to process improvements and automation projects, building a strong foundation for your future career in finance.
Whether you're a recent graduate with a passion for accounting or already have your first professional experience, if you're eager to learn, enjoy solving financial puzzles and thrive in a dynamic international environment, we'd love to meet you.
Your responsibilities
- Process supplier invoices, bank statements and cash allocations accurately within daily deadlines across multiple international entities.
- Prepare, execute and follow up vendor payments while ensuring accurate reconciliation of the A/P subledger.
- Match incoming and outgoing payments to the correct suppliers and customer invoices, working with multiple currencies and international bank accounts.
- Investigate discrepancies, resolve complex accounting issues and ensure timely follow-up with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure high-quality processing in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while complying with Belgian GAAP, VAT regulations and internal controls.
- Collaborate closely with colleagues from Treasury, Accounting and our commercial teams to keep our global finance operations running smoothly.
- Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize and automate accounting processes, and actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support the further optimization and automation of our A/P workflow
Your profile
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Applied Economics, Business Economics (TEW) or another relevant economic field.
- Recently graduated or gained your first professional experience in accounting or finance. More experienced candidates are equally welcome.
- Curious by nature and genuinely interested in accounting and international finance.
- You enjoy working accurately while juggling different priorities.
- Analytical, eager to learn and not afraid to tackle complex challenges.
- A hands-on team player who enjoys working with colleagues from different departments and cultures.
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 is an asset, but not required.
- Excellent command of English. Dutch is a plus.
What we offer
Working at Manuchar means joining a growing international company where ownership, collaboration and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do.
- A unique accounting role that goes far beyond traditional Accounts Payable.
- Extensive on-the-job learning in an international trading environment where you'll develop skills you won't find in a standard accounting role.
- The opportunity to contribute to automation and process improvement projects.
- A large Finance department with plenty of opportunities to grow, specialize or explore different career paths over time.
- A competitive compensation package including meal vouchers, hospitalization insurance, group insurance, a collective annual bonus, mobile phone and subscription, and more.
- A hybrid working model with up to two days of homeworking per week.
- A supportive and diverse team that will help you learn, grow and succeed.
Can't wait to join our team?
Please send your detailed CV and cover letter via Talent Recruiter.
Questions? Contact Lise Polfliet, HR Assistant, at [protected info].
Manuchar, a multinational of Belgian origin
Manuchar is a leading distributor of chemicals across high-growth markets and actively trades several other commodities like steel, polymers, and many more. Our scale, infrastructure and expertise give you the competitive edge you need. Over 40 years of local presence and growth in over 180 locations in North & Latin America, Africa, Europe, the Middle East and Asia prove the value of our end-to-end commercial, supply chain and financing solutions.
Our mission:
"Connecting the World. For Better Lives."