Assistant Accountant

About BIA

 BIA Group is active in the sales, rentals and after-sales services of equipment intended for public works, mines, quarries and transport. The Group operates in Europe, Africa and Asia and has more than 1200 enthusiastic employees. 

Summary

 To gather information needed for recording, updating, reconciling and analysing financial data in compliance with established policies, standards and procedures with the view of finalizing timely and accurate monthly management accounts and yearly financial statements.

What will be your responsibilities?

• Process journal entries and invoices timely and accurately
• Coordinate with business dept and interco. To solve discrepancies
• Ensure full compliance with all Reporting Standards
• Prepare payment instructions as per company policy
• Reconcile sales and purchases listings in a timely manner
• Reconcile credit card accounts with expats
• Reconciliation of suppliers and customer statements of accounts with accounting system and invoices issued
• Interco and Balance sheet reconciliation with relevant schedules
• Bank reconciliation and liaise with banks to obtain relevant info
• Reconciliation and posting of petty cash journals including petty cash count
• Maintain and update fixed assets register
• Prepare Statutory Returns (e.g. TDS, Corporate Tax Returns, APS, Belgium VAT)
• Preparation of bi monthly Cash flow Forecasts
• Maintain proper filing records of documents
• Ensure accuracy and proper bookkeeping of transactions
• Liaise with bank for daily operations (e.g. credit card applications, swift details)
• Preparation of loan agreements and related board resolutions
• Assist in tax computations
• Assist Accountant in the preparation of monthly reporting pack and other relevant accounting and finance reports

Who are we looking for?

• Degree in Accounting / ACCA Level 2 or equivalent
• At least 3 years working experience in relevant field
• Fluent in French and English, both oral and written
• Advanced accounting understanding and skills
• Autonomous and ability to work within a team
• Analytical mindset and result driven
• Self disciplined and organized
• Experience in SAP Accounting system will be an advantage

What's in it for you?

• A permanent contract
• A competitive salary and an interesting package of extra-legal benefits
• A human sized company with international dimension, encouraging autonomy and team spirit
• Cooperate in a team with experienced and passionate colleagues within a successfully growing family-owned company
• Benefit from a challenging career opportunity with an extensive training program
• In this challenging job you get the possibility to take initiative and further develop the function