Financieel Manager

Acolad is the global leader in content and language solutions. Its mission is to support companies in every industry to scale across markets and enable growth through cutting-edge technology and localization expertise. Established in 1995, the group is present in 22 countries across Europe, North America and Asia, with over 1.600 employees supported by a network of +10.000 linguists around the world.

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Main Purpose

We're looking for a Finance Manager to join our team in Belgium. As manager of the local finance team, you will play a pivotal role in leading the local finance functions and supporting the operations throughout the region.

Main Responsibilities

• Take ultimate responsibility for the financial accounts including P&L and Balance Sheet : Prepare and review the monthly accounts, supervise the accounting operations and provide support to ASSC team, collaborate closely with FP&A team on performance analysis
• Take ultimate accountability for the cash collection, work closely with ASSC team and local PM/Sales Team to ensure reasonable DSO and healthy AR Ageing Balance
• Play a key role in the collaboration between local team and ASSC, strengthen the communication to ensure timely and accurate financial operations
• Manage all tax filings and declarations
• Lead the annual audit in Belgium, and support group audit
• Manage the local finance team, upholding Acolad cultural values and promoting an environment of support, development, and leadership
• Identify opportunities for growth, improvement and efficiencies in the finance discipline
• Continually review systems, processes, and reporting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to suggest ways to minimize loss, enhance controls, and improve profitability
• Maintain, review and monitor internal controls and ensure the implementation of Gorup's policies and procedures
• Provide relevant financial insight and support to the local leadership team and participate in key meetings
• Participate actively in Group's projects and ad hoc assignments

Educational Background

• Master's degree in Finance

Professional Experience

• Over 5 years of proven experience in Finance
• Ideally started in an audit firm
• Followed by a role in financial control within an international group

Skills and Knowledge

Job-Specific Knowledge:

• Strong knowledge of local tax requisites
• Solid understanding of audit processes
• Autonomous and proactive, with a strong team-player mindset
• Excellent ability to prioritize tasks and manage workload
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills
• Good accounting knowledge
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Good command of PowerPoint
• Good knowledge of SAP

Languages:

• Fluent in English
• Good level of Dutch

Acolad is committed to creating a diverse and equitable workforce. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms - gender, age, disability, marital status, ethnic or social origin, religion, belief, or sexual orientation - enrich the workplace. It opens opportunities for individuals to express their talents, both individually and collectively, and strengthens our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their backgrounds.