Accounting Specialist
The Bel Group is a major player in the food industry through portions of dairy, fruit and plant-based products, and one of the world leaders in branded cheeses. Its portfolio of differentiated and internationally recognized brands includes The Laughing Cow®, Kiri®, Babybel®, Boursin® Nurishh®, Pom'Potes® and GoGo squeeZ®, as well as some 30 local brands. Together, these brands helped the Group generate sales of €3.74 billion in 2024.
Do you want to join a company with strong brands that puts consumers and responsibility at the heart of the decision-making process? Then Bel is made for you!
Are you bold, pragmatic, and determined? Do you want to contribute to the transformation of an international agri-food company? Them come join us and measure the impact of your talent and energy in realizing an ambitious and sustainable company project!
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This position is available due to the retirement of a key team member, giving you the opportunity to take over and bring your expertise to a dynamic team. We are looking for an unlimited contract, based in Braine l'Alleud, Belgium.
Main Missions
Regular activities
- Process and post supplier and customer invoices, including data verification, entry into SAP, and matching with purchase orders.
- Manage supplier accounts by reconciling invoices and payments, and handle manual documentation (VAT, tax advances, insurance, etc.).
- Support the Accounting Manager in preparing payment proposals and making payment or blocking decisions.
- Reconcile Group supplier invoices with purchase orders.
- Handle miscellaneous invoicing tasks, such as re-invoicing advertising expenses to Bel France.
- Provide backup support for the team of your accountant peers: issue customer invoices, correct disputes, and supply required documentation to customers.
- Support follow-up of customer disputes by managing emails, updating dispute records, verifying deliveries, and liaising with managers.
- Assist with customer account management: send statements and reminders, follow up on overdue invoices, and check promotional invoice postings.
- Contribute to monthly and annual closing activities: manage stock and goods in transit, control accounts, prepare working capital tables, and fulfill tax and statistical obligations (VAT certificate, withholding tax declaration, Intrastat).
- Prepare audit documentation and follow up on queries during audit visits.
- Occasionally prepare annual forms (e.g., 281.50), update factory contracts, and create new supplier accounts as needed.
- Communicate actively with internal teams (Accounting Manager, Finance, Sales, Supply Chain, Marketing, Group) and external contacts (suppliers).
Profile
- Degree as an accounting assistant
- Fluent in French and Dutch; proficiency in English is a strong advantage
- Solid understanding of Microsoft Office and advanced SAP skills
- Rigor, autonomy, sociability, and curiosity about the company’s activities
- Effective coordination and communication abilities
- Comfortable collaborating across departments and leveraging digital tools
- Agile in managing both short-term tasks and long-term objectives to achieve sustainable performance
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