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Statutory & Tax Accountant - Vilvoorde - Construction Company

Wemmel Permanent 70,000€ - 95,000€ per year View Job Description
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.

Updated on 02/09/2026

  • Statutory accounting, tax compliance and reporting
  • Various projects in automation and process improvement

About Our Client

Our client is an international corporation and leader in construction. They have multiple sites in Belgium, but maintain a flat structure in their organization.

Job Description

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.

The Successful Applicant

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

What's on Offer

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

  • Competitive salary
  • Company Car
  • Flexible working hours and remote work
  • Net allowance
  • Pension Plan
  • DKV insurance
  • Flexible Income Plan (cafetariaplan)
  • Meal vouchers 10 EUR
  • Laptop and mobile phone
  • 32 vacation days
Contact
Frederik Gies
Quote job ref
JN-092025-6846548

Job summary

Sector
Finance
Sub Sector
Accountant/Bookkeeper
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Wemmel
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Frederik Gies
Job Reference
JN-092025-6846548

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