Financial Controller

Missions

Today I am looking for a Financial Controller in Antwerpen within the international transportation business. 

Why work for this company:

• Join a company with strong international ambitions and plans for further growth abroad
• Benefit from a several-week onboarding program in France to gain deep insights into the business
• Take part in occasional business trips to France after the initial training period
• Be based in the Belgian office, which currently has around 10 team members
• Work under the direct supervision of the Site Director and the Group Accounting Manager

Location: Antwerpen
Salary: €4000 to 4500€ gross per month

Benefits:

• Eco chekcs 
• Meal vouchers 
• Hospitalisation insurance
• 13th month salary 

• Good onboarding

   

   

The profile sought

Responsibilities: 

• Ensure compliance with accounting procedures and deadlines by internal teams (customer and supplier invoicing, stock management, investments, etc.)
• Facilitate communication between external accountants and the head office accounting team
• Ensure compliance with tax and social security obligations, including adherence to reporting deadlines
• Prepare regular financial reporting
• Contribute actively to quarterly, semi-annual, and annual closings
• Produce reports and KPIs for the head office and site management
• Conduct management control analyses and propose actions to improve and secure site performance management
• Provide operational support to various teams
• Participate in the preparation and rollout of the new group ERP system and business-specific software used on-site
• Support the relocation project of the subsidiary to a new site
• Monitor overhead expenses and expense reports
• Track local capital investments
• Support the Site Director on administrative, accounting, and financial matters
• Maintain relationships with local banking partners

Profile: 

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role
• Degree in controlling, finance, or a related field
• Fluent in Dutch and English; additional languages are a plus
• Experience with SAP migration is an asset
• Proficient in accounting, in compliance with local standards
• Solid knowledge of taxation, including regulatory compliance and reporting obligations
• Advanced proficiency in office tools, particularly Excel (pivot tables, advanced formulas)
• Accuracy and reliability in processing and analyzing financial data
• Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues
• Analytical mindset, enabling sound interpretation of financial information