Accountant - Technology Company in Brussels
Our client is an innovative technology company in Brussels and is looking for its Senior Accountant.
Already active across multiple European markets, the company is entering a new phase of accelerated growth and is looking for a Senior Accountant & Finance Operations Specialist to help build the financial foundations that will support its next stage of development.
This is more than a traditional accounting role. You will work directly alongside the Head of Finance and senior leadership, helping transform finance into a strategic business partner for a rapidly scaling international business.
Your Mission
As a key member of the Finance team, you will contribute to creating a reliable, scalable, and data-driven finance function capable of supporting ambitious growth objectives.
You will combine operational accounting expertise with process improvement, financial analysis, and business partnering responsibilities.
Role
Accounting & Financial Reporting
- Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information across the organization
- Coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities
- Prepare financial reports for management, investors, and board meetings
- Support statutory, tax, and compliance obligations
- Collaborate with external accountants, auditors, and advisors
Treasury & Cash Management
- Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable processes
- Monitor cash flow and liquidity positions
- Improve collection processes and working capital management
- Build visibility around future cash requirements and financial performance
Process Optimization & Automation
- Review and improve financial processes and controls
- Identify opportunities for automation and operational efficiencies
- Contribute to the implementation of new tools and technologies, including AI-enabled solutions
- Support the development of scalable finance operations as the company grows internationally
Financial Analysis & Business Partnering
- Analyze costs, supplier contracts, and operational performance
- Support decision-making through financial insights and reporting
- Participate in discussions around pricing, profitability, payment terms, and business model optimization
- Contribute to board reporting and investor communications
International Finance Operations
- Support accounting and finance activities across multiple European countries
- Assist with cross-border VAT, tax and compliance matters
- Contribute to inventory, revenue recognition and cost management processes
- Help ensure consistency and governance across international operations
Profile
Your Profile
Experience
- Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting, finance operations or financial controlling
- Strong knowledge of Belgian accounting and tax regulations (VAT, corporate tax, social contributions)
- Experience in a fast-growing company, technology environment or international business is a strong asset
- Background in SaaS, technology, manufacturing, IoT or scale-up environments is appreciated
Technical Skills
- Solid understanding of Belgian GAAP
- Comfortable working with ERP systems and modern finance tools
- Strong Excel and financial analysis skills
- Interest in automation, process optimization and AI-driven workflows
- Experience with inventory accounting, hardware/software revenue streams or international operations is a plus
Languages
- Fluent in English
- Fluent in French and/or Dutch
Personal Qualities
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong sense of ownership
- Hands-on and pragmatic approach
- Curious and continuously looking for improvements
- Comfortable challenging assumptions and proposing solutions
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment
Offer
Why Join?
- Direct exposure to founders, leadership team and investors
- Significant autonomy and ownership from day one
- Opportunity to shape and scale a finance function
- Fast-growing international technology company with a meaningful sustainability mission
- Modern, entrepreneurial and impact-driven culture
- Hybrid working environment with flexibility
- Continuous learning opportunities and exposure to cutting-edge technologies
Onkostenvergoeding
Telefoon en abonnement
Interne & externe trainings
Groepsverzekering
Hospitalisatieverzekering
Eindejaarspremie(s)
Team-building & incentives
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