Chief Accountant - Wemmel - Industry

Wemmel Vast dienstverband €70,000 - €95,000 per jaar Bekijk de functieomschrijving
As a chief accountant you will be responsible to establish the local statutory accounts and tax returns for the Belgian entities of the business. You will ensure that the companies comply with Belgian accounting, IFRS and corporate taxes rules.

Bijgewerkt 15/07/2026

  • Statutory accounting, tax compliance and reporting
  • Right hand of the finance manager in a flat structure

Over onze klant

Our client is an international corporation and one of the largest companies in their segment of the industry. They have multiple sites in Belgium, but maintain a flat structure in their organization.

Functie

Statutory Accounting

  • Prepare and maintain statutory accounts for legal entities in accordance with Belgian Gaap
  • Ensure statutory books and records are accurate, complete, and audit‑ready.
  • Analyse and reconcile differences between IFRS and local GAAP.
  • Coordinate and support external statutory audits.
  • Ensure compliance with local company law (e.g. Code of Companies and Associations).



Tax Compliance

  • Prepare and submit corporate income tax returns and related filings
  • Calculate tax estimation, and prepayment taxes amount over the year
  • Monitor and implement new tax legislation affecting the entities
  • Support tax audits and interactions with tax authorities
  • Other tax‑related obligations such as investment deductions, withholding taxes
  • Transfer pricing documentation, BEPS / Pillar Two‑related reporting



Reporting & Controls

  • Ensure statutory and tax deadlines are met in line with group calendars.
  • Maintain strong internal controls over accounting and tax processes.
  • Prepare statutory data for management, works councils, and group reporting.
  • Liaise with business controllers, finance managers, and shared service teams.

Profiel

Given the complexity of the organization and the challenge of this role we are looking for a candidate with a strong background in accounting and tax. Ideally matching the following criteria:

  • min 5 years experience if Chartered Accountant with a tax specialisation
  • minimum of 10 years experience if Bachelor's degree in Accounting with tax specialisation
  • Fluent in Dutch, French and good command in English
  • Knowledge of Belgian Gaap Accounting
  • Knowledge of Belgian Corporate Taxes Rules
  • Good knowledge of Transfer Price rules
  • Understanding of strong internal control principles
  • Able to work to tight deadlines and reporting timetables
  • SAP knowledge (FI/CO) is an asset

Aanbod

Our client offers a complete salary package, including the following benefits:

  • Competitive salary * 14,27 months
  • Car via Flex Income Plan
  • Flexible working hours and 1 day remote work
  • Net allowance
  • Pension Plan
  • DKV insurance
  • Travel insurance
  • Meal vouchers 10 EUR
  • Laptop and mobile phone
  • 26 vacation days
Contact
Frederik Gies
Referentienummer
JN-092025-6846548

Vacature samenvatting

Sector
Finance
Sub Sector
Accountant/boekhouder
Industrie
Industrial / Manufacturing
Locatie
Wemmel
Contract Type
Vast dienstverband
Consultant naam
Frederik Gies
Vacature referentie
JN-092025-6846548

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