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Freelance Head of Accounting

Brussels City Temporary View Job Description
Our client is recruiting an Accounting & Tax Manager in Brussels to lead group accounting and oversee tax governance within a context of growth and international expansion. The role combines financial leadership, transformation management and active participation in strategic initiatives, including M&A integration.

Updated on 27/02/2026

  • Lead finance transformation in a growing international group
  • Strategic exposure to M&A and executive decision-making

About Our Client

Our client is a Belgian-based HR and business services group providing payroll, social secretariat, prevention & protection, HR advisory, insurance and international employment solutions.

The organisation combines sector expertise, digital tools and strategic advisory services to secure the administrative, social and financial environment of its clients across Belgium and several European countries.

Job Description

Accounting & Reporting

  • Oversee statutory and consolidated accounting (BE GAAP & IFRS)
  • Ensure timely, accurate and performance-driven monthly and annual closings
  • Maintain strong internal controls and compliance standards



Tax Governance

  • Assume overall responsibility for group tax matters
  • Coordinate with external tax advisors
  • Secure compliance and mitigate fiscal risks



Team Leadership

  • Lead and develop a team of ±15 accounting professionals
  • Structure performance management and succession planning
  • Drive engagement within a senior and experienced workforce



Transformation & Change Management

  • Lead finance transformation initiatives
  • Accelerate digitalisation and process optimisation
  • Promote continuous improvement and operational efficiency



M&A & International Development

  • Support financial due diligence processes
  • Lead post-merger accounting integration
  • Align newly acquired entities with group standards



Strategic Partnership

  • Report directly to the CFO
  • Act as a business partner within the Finance leadership ecosystem
  • Contribute to strategic discussions and participate in Executive Committee meetings when required

The Successful Applicant

  • Strong expertise in BE GAAP and IFRS (insurance sector exposure is an asset)
  • Proven experience in team management and change leadership
  • Background in an international group and/or post-M&A integration
  • High affinity for digital finance, ERP systems and process optimisation
  • Ability to combine operational excellence with strategic perspective
  • Fluent in French, Dutch and English

What's on Offer

Executive-level exposure and strategic impact

Contact
Hamza Imad El Din
Quote job ref
JN-022026-6957291

Job summary

Sector
Banking & Financial Services
Sub Sector
Accountancy & Finance
Industry
Business Services
Location
Brussels City
Contract Type
Temporary
Consultant name
Hamza Imad El Din
Job Reference
JN-022026-6957291

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