Accountant

Who we are

Cowboy is a Belgian startup that is developing innovative electric bikes for urban riders. Cowboy’s main goal is to improve urban mobility and take commuters to their destination in a more enjoyable, sustainable and efficient manner.

Founded in 2017 by entrepreneurs Adrien Roose, Karim Slaoui and Tanguy Goretti, Cowboy is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium. Cowboy is the winner of the Eurobike 2017, the Red-Dot bicycle design award 2018 and the Red-Dot “Best of the Best” award for the Cowboy 2.

With traffic congestion plaguing metropolitan areas, electric bikes are proving to be the fastest means of transportation, beating cars and ground public transport. Cowboy’s vision is to elevate the daily commute to the next level in terms of speed, comfort and freedom of movement around the city. Cowboy enhances the riding experience by unifying intelligent technology, delightful design and meticulous customer service.

A Cowboy is someone with the courage, despite their fears, to follow their own intuition and to move their own way. Courage is the human emotion shared among our riders and with us as a brand.

The Role

We’re looking for an organised and enthusiastic individual to join us as an Accounting Associate for our Finance Team. This is an excellent opportunity reporting into our Head of Accounting, where you will be responsible for the tasks listed below, among other ad-hoc projects.

Initially the role involves significant hands-on tasks as we further automate processes. We are looking for a motivated and energetic individual to come in, understand our processes and improve them.

Strong accounting, internal processes, organizational skills and change management mindset are key to be successful in this position.

If you are looking to further grow as an accounting & finance professional within an entrepreneurial environment and have increased responsibilities in all the different areas of a finance department, this is a great opportunity.

What you’ll be doing:

• Performing day-to-day accounting activities to a high degree of accuracy in collaboration with other Finance team members
• Management of Accounts Payable process i.e. processing, codification, seek for relevant approvals and final booking
• Providing assistance to other Finance team members in AP and Financial processes automation and in the establishment of internal controls
• Working in partnership with our Customer Services team for all finance-related inquiries
• Supporting the accrual process and provisions
• Inventory bookkeeping i.e. ensure invoices are correctly booked in line with the P2P process
• Fixed Asset Management i.e. regular review and proper registration of depreciation / impairment
• AR follow-up i.e. aging review, invoicing & credit notes, bad debt, collections allocation and clearing
• Review and book travel & expenses and ensure internal policy is properly followed
• Cash management: payments, cash allocation, cash flow monitoring
• Participating in the monthly and quarterly closing process, reporting and reconciliations
• Active participation in the external audit process
• Coordination of statutory (BE GAAP) and tax compliance
• Handling ad-hoc requests and projects as needed

Who we are looking for:

• Master or Bachelor’s in accounting, economics, business administration or similar
• Strong knowledge of General Accounting Principles (BE GAAP, IFRS is a plus)
• At least 2-3 years of work experience in an accounting position
• VAT knowledge will be considered a plus
• Thorough knowledge of MS Office package. Knowledge of Odoo is a plus.
• Quick learner, like to take responsibilities and are proactive
• Strong team player skilled at working across departments and in cross-functional projects
• Critical, analytical and accurate individual
• Ability to set priorities, understanding and act accordingly to urgency matters
• Able to work and thrive in a fast-paced environment / change management mindset
• Based in Belgium and available to work on-site at our Brussels office
• Fluent in English – any other languages will be considered a plus

What we offer you:

• Highly competitive package with a clear and open salary structure
• Hospitalization insurance
• 30 days vacation days (exclusive of local bank holidays)
• Your own Cowboy bike to be used along your contract (and a nice discount for your family)
• Daily meal allowance
• Hybrid work with flexible remote and on-site at our Brussels office work
• An annual budget to cover some of your costs on the days you work from home
• Opportunity to become one of the key employees of a fast-growing start-up with open, respectful and fun company culture
• Having a real impact on the company’s growth and evolution
• Working with people who love what they do every day

Just like our rider community in cities across Europe, diversity is a strength. No matter where you come from, or the path you're on, Cowboy is inclusive and so is our workplace. Your unique skills, passion, and perspective will help us continue to transform mobility and urban life for the better.