Sr. Accountant m/f/d

AEC Europe GmbH
BE - gent
June 5, 2024

Your role
AEC is a global mobility solutions provider committed to finding better ways. The group of companies is active in the areas of international vehicle distribution, global fleet services, parts and accessories, homologation, retail and logistics services, and is an official distributor of Stellantis' Dodge and RAM brands in Europe. For our office in Verrebroek we are looking for a Sr. Accountant (m/f/d) to join our international team.
About the Finance/Accounting Dept.
Our Finance/Accounting Dept. includes industrial experts, accountants, and managers who work diligently to ensure company objectives are met. From budgeting to financial reporting & analysis, big picture direction to hands-on operations, we make sure people, process and system sustain business growth.
If you are future oriented, love to think outside the box, and enjoy taking the opportunity to support colleagues in every financial aspect of our global business, we have a seat for you!
This position is based in our Belgian office in Antwerp/Verrebroek, with flexibility to work from home once a week.
Job Overview
Reporting to the Finance manager, the Senior Accountant is responsible of the general accounting (day-to-day accounting & monthly closing activities) and tax activities.
The role ensures the Company's financial statements and result supporting schedules are captured timely, completely, and accurately in accordance with local GAAP, in cooperation with finance teams in different countries to promote best practices and to facilitate harmonization of processes.
Duties and Responsibilities
General Accounting and compliances (VAT, Income Tax, other)
Manage general ledger functions to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and conformity with professional accounting standards and best practices in accordance with BEGAAP, company policy and procedures.
Responsible for Journal Entries, Balance Sheet Account reconciliations, payroll, taxes, AR and AP functions and processes.
Ensure correct and accurate accounting classification of all expenditures and documents.
Execute the month, quarter and year-end closing.
Perform cash flow planning, treasury management, including in Foreign Exchanges currencies hedging (USD, EUR).
Full responsibility of VAT (BE), Tax declarations, Intrastat and tax management.
Maintain the external relationships with tax authorities, tax advisers & other officials.
Management of the fleet & insurance contracts.
Inventory management: control inventory movements, define item costs, link landed costs, etc. to evaluate inventory correctly.
Internal Controls & Reporting
Prepare the annual BE statutory accounts & audit.
Coordinate with Finance team in Canada for local statutory accounts and compliance.
Analyze current systems and processes to ensure accurate recording of accounting data.
Identify and implement potential process improvements and take an active role in continuously improving the company's processes.
Ensure backup and continuity processes in the general accounting through the year.
Your profile
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent.
Have at least 5 relevant years of experience (Consultancy, Tax, Audit or Accounting)
Speaks fluently Dutch and English, French is a plus.
Good knowledge of ERP accounting systems
Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables and relational queries.
Acts with integrity, honesty and compassion; confronts issues directly.
Gives and accepts praise as well as direct/candid feedback.
Exhibits strong communication skills; applies tact and exhibits a respectful demeanor. Also, conveys thoughts clearly and with appropriate business writing abilities.
Collaborates by proactively sharing information and buildings relationships across the organization; displays a customer service focus.
'Change Agent' with a focus on procedures and processes.
Ability to adjust and prioritize workloads and meet deadlines.
Education & Experience
CPA licensed is a plus.
Have at least 5 relevant years of experience (Consultancy, Taxation, Audit or Accounting)
Good knowledge of ERP accounting systems, preferably SAP, Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables and relational queries.
Acts with integrity, honesty and compassion; confronts issues directly (avoids triangulation). Gives and accepts praise as well as direct/candid feedback.
Our Corporate Values
Adaptability: we love change!
Reliability: we say what we do and we do what we say.
Professionalism: we have what it takes.
Leadership: we all take ownership.
Growth: we are committed to continuous improvement.
Kindness: we put people first.
What you'll get in return
The opportunity to shape and grow an industry-leading automotive distributor.
A flexible, collaborative, dynamic, and fast-paced work environment.
Many opportunities for personal and professional development.
Opportunities to participate in exciting brand and company events that give back to the community.
Competitive employer-paid benefits and compensation package.
30 vacation days.
About us
AEC is a global mobility solutions provider committed to finding better ways. The group of companies is active in the areas of international vehicle distribution, global fleet services, parts and accessories, homologation, retail and logistics services, and is an official distributor of Stellantis' Dodge and RAM brands in Europe. AEC was founded in St. Catharines, Canada, in 1996 and has since expanded to a team of 200+ international experts in seven locations and a network of 550+ dealers and partners worldwide. With 25+ years of experience in the automotive industry, its own R&D facility, and a state-of-the-art Vehicle Processing Center, AEC provides partners with customized solutions tailored to their exact needs as they enter new markets and grow their brands. In 2022, AEC was named one of Canada's Best Managed Companies by Deloitte. Find out more at

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