GL Accountant

RESPONSIBILITIES

As a GL Accountant, you will play a key role in financial analysis and reporting for our Belgian legal entity. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will take ownership of month-end closing activities, ensure accurate and timely reporting, and collaborate with the wider finance community and other departments to support best practices and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities:

• Maintain General Ledger Accounts: Ensure all financial transactions are accurately recorded in the general ledger.
• Account Reconciliation: Perform regular balance sheet account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Fixed Asset Accounting: Maintain and reconcile the fixed asset register, ensure accurate capitalization, depreciation, and disposal of assets in accordance with accounting standards and company policy.
• Monthly Closings: Prepare and execute timely financial closings, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Financial Reporting: Generate accurate financial statements and monthly group reporting in HFM Hyperion.
• Audit Support: Assist with internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with Belgian GAAP, IFRS (limited), company policies and applicable regulations.
• Tax reporting: Ensure accurate accounting of tax-related entries (VAT and Corporate tax). Prepare and submit periodic tax filings in compliance with local regulations.
• Collaboration: Act as the primary point of contact for our Shared Service Centers (primarily AP).
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy and control in financial reporting.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
• 3-5 years of relevant accounting experience, including exposure to tax processes, ideally in an international environment.
• Strong knowledge of Belgian GAAP reporting standards.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems; SAP experience is preferred.
• Strong MS Office skills, particularly Excel (pivot tables, formulas).
• Well-organized and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Detail-oriented while maintaining a broader business perspective. A proactive team player with strong communication skills.
• Fluent in Dutch and English.

WHY JOIN HYDRO?

At Hydro, we offer a role that combines professional challenge, responsibility and international exposure.

GENERAL

Company: Hydro Building Systems Belgium n.v. – Roosveld 11 – 3400 Landen

READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

Send your CV and cover letter to Veerle Trimpeneers at veerle.trimpeneers@hydro.com