Senior Accountant

C.H. Robinson is looking for a Senior Accountant to join our accounting team in Antwerp.

As a Senior Accountant, you will work together with 13 team members to run the finance department and you’ll be responsible for the GL accounting of 1 or more legal entities throughout Europe.

We are looking for a senior accountant that has already working experience.  Preferably, you’ve been in contact with different aspects of an accounting department. Please note that the contract duration is three months.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The duties and responsibilities of this position consists of, but are not limited to, the following: 

• GL Accounting of 1 or more entities, including:
  • Monthly posting of payroll, accruals, prepaids, depreciations in US GAAP
  • Monthly balance sheet reconciliations
  • Analytical review of results per branch
  • Help in reporting branch results
• Fiscal Compliance, including:
  • Preparation (and filing in some entities) of VAT and other tax declarations
  • Help during tax controls
• Year-end closings, including:
  • Preparation of local GAAP statutory files
  • Help during audit
  • Preparation (and filing in some entities) of local GAAP financial statements
• Contact with branches
• Contact with external parties (auditors, tax advisors, tax authorities)
• Ad hoc tasks

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Bachelor's accountancy or Master's degree, or minimum 3 years of equivalent work experience
• Knowledge GL accounting
• Excellent knowledge of Excel
• Fiscal knowledge (basic)
• Professional knowledge of English, both written and spoken
• Knowledge of Oracle is a plus

Preferred:

• No 9-to-5 mentality
• Highly motivated and eager to learn
• Independent and well organized
• Team player

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Possibility to work in a hybrid model
• Package of benefits (health insurance, subscription for public transportation, meal voucher)
• An opportunity to use and develop your language skills in our international work environment

Questioning if you meet the mark? Studies have shown that some individuals may be less likely to apply unless they match the job description exactly. Here at C.H. Robinson, we’re building an inclusive workplace where all employees feel they belong. If this position excites you, we welcome you to apply whether you check all the preferred qualifications or just a few. You may just be our next great fit!