Financial Control Accountant

Missions

For one of our clients, we are looking for Financial Control Accountant on a permanent contract. 

Why work with this company?

International reputation

• Working at a globally recognized top-tier law firm
• Strong position within the “Magic Circle” of elite law firms

High-quality and complex cases

• Involvement in large, often cross-border legal matters
• Working with multinational corporations, financial institutions, and governments

Professional growth and development

• Intensive training and on-the-job learning within specialized teams
• Strong mentoring and guidance from experienced lawyers and partners
• Culture of feedback, learning, and continuous improvement

Multicultural environment

• Working in diverse teams with colleagues from different countries
• Daily use of multiple languages in a professional setting

Career opportunities

• Progression within a global network
• Opportunities for international transfers and specialization paths

Location: Ixelles

Salary: Around 3800 – 5000 gross per month 

Advantages:  

• Bonuses
• Meal vouchers and eco vouchers
• Transport or commuting reimbursement
• Private health insurance coverage
• Group pension and insurance benefits

• Generous holiday allowance

   

The profile sought

As part of a global finance operations team, responsibilities include:

• Processing financial transactions and performing initial controls and analysis through reconciliations and month-end close activities
• Maintaining accurate local and management accounts within financial systems and ensuring all balances are fully reconciled
• Partnering with operational leadership on budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, and financial control
• Preparing and submitting required statutory, regulatory, and governmental reports in line with applicable deadlines

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate and timely month-end close processes
• Prepare general ledger journal entries, including accruals, prepayments, and provisions
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations for assigned accounts and support compliance with internal controls and accounting policies
• Manage fixed asset accounting, including capitalization, depreciation, and disposals
• Prepare, reconcile, and submit statutory, regulatory, and compliance-related filings while supporting audit and authority queries
• Monitor regulatory and statutory changes and adapt accounting processes to maintain compliance
• Support leadership and business teams with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and ad hoc financial reporting
• Identify and communicate financial risks and opportunities in a timely manner
• Contribute to finance-related projects and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with organizational strategy

Profile 

• Fluency in English and at least one local language (french OR dutch)
• Degree in accounting or finance
• Partially qualified or fully qualified accountant
• Several years of experience preparing VAT returns
• Knowledge of local statutory regulations and bookkeeping practices
• Organized, proactive, flexible, and responsive working style
• Solution-oriented mindset with a focus on efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of responsibilities, and apply professional judgment in complex situations
• Collaborative approach with openness to change, development, and continuous learning
• Basic knowledge of finance or ERP systems and accounting software suites