Assistant Accountant
Assistant Accountant
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Job Description
Working at ICF means applying a passion for meaningful work with intellectual rigor to help solve the leading issues of our day. Smart compassionate innovative committed ICF employees tackle unprecedented challenges to benefit people businesses and governments around the globe. We believe in collaboration mutual respect open communication and opportunity for growth.
We are one of the leading integrated communication agencies specializing in public information campaigns across Europe. Our endtoend multichannels fully integrated communications offer includes strategy creation and media planning content marketing and editorial services social media activities media relations stakeholder engagement and event organization. The inhouse production teams specialize in digital solutions and are proud of 30 years experience with multilingual publications and a unique track record of audiovisual productions honored with multiple awards.
We also specialize in helping European institutions and other international organizations to raise awareness about their policies and actions and engage with a variety of audiences. With the support of our global partner network we can offer solutions for communication needs in any medium and in any language across the world.
Main Responsibilities
Under the guidance of the Belgium Accounting Supervisor you will be responsible for assisting with a broad range of duties that includes:
Responsible for the daytoday accounting and compliance for all Belgium legal entities
Ensure accurate recording and reporting of financial transactions
Preparation and posting of monthly general journals including those for fixed assets payroll etc.
Preparation and posting prepayments and accruals
Preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliations including bank and intercompany reconciliations
Preparation of month cash flow forecasts and liaising with Treasury team to ensure sufficient funding
Working knowledge and experience of dealing with multiple foreign exchange currencies
Working closely with project controllers to ensure project returns are received in a timely manner and entered onto the system (Maconomy)
Posting intercompany transactions including recharges and funding
Raising intercompany recharge invoices
Maintaining the fixed assets register and posting monthly additions disposals and depreciation
Assisting with P&L analytical review monthly commentaries as and when required
Assisting with the statutory audit requirements and statutory accounts production
Work and assist the Belgium Financial Controller and Supervisor to challenge change and improve existing practices to bring efficiencies in the way we operate
Ensure all Group accounting policies and procedures are robustly adhered to and applied across the region
Completion of VAT returns as well as having a good working knowledge of Belgium VAT requirements including domestic and foreign VAT implications
Provide guidance on accounting processes for the relevant businesses
Work with Tax and Treasury teams on related accounting and project initiatives. This could include setting up and maintaining accounting operations surrounding new branch operations of the relevant entities
Working with fellow regional controllers and group accounting teams globally
Skills and Requirements
Is graduated from a Bachelor or Masters in Finance and Accounting
Has an experience as accountant for at least 12 years with good knowledge of BE GAAP or an audit background and who would like to take up a new challenge in a multinational company
Have a good understanding of US GAAP (desirable)
Knowledge of an ERP system. Previous experience with Maconomy ERP system will be advantageous but is not essential
IT proficient the applicant should have intermediate MS Excel skills including Vlookup and Pivot tables PowerBI etc
Experience of working in a corporate environment reporting to an overseas Head Office (desirable)
Proven written and communication skills the applicant should have the ability to communicate persuasively across a wide range of professional groups
Fluent in French and a very good command of verbal and written English is essential
Personal Qualities
The successful candidate will clearly demonstrate the following qualities:
Excellent time management skills and the ability to work in a fastpaced environment
Sound business ethics including the protection of proprietary and confidential information
Excellent verbal written analytical and presentation skills
Ability to work with all levels of internal staff as well as outside clients and vendors
High level of ability to perform tasks with minimum supervision
Ability to organise and prioritise tasks under tight deadlines
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Working at ICF
ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider but were not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cuttingedge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges navigate change and shape the future.At ICF we are committed to ensuring a fair and equitable interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether inperson or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.
However we understand that some candidates may require accommodations that involve the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.
Employment Type
Full-Time
