Consolidation Officer
Job Description
As a Consolidation Officer, your role is to actively support the financial consolidation process by assisting the collection, validation, and reporting of financial data from multiple entities. You will work closely with the Group reporting Manager, controllers and accountants to ensure data accuracy, help identify discrepancies, and contribute to the preparation of internal and external reports. This role is ideal for someone with a keen eye for detail and knowledge of accounting principles and willingness to build expertise in consolidation and reporting tools.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in Group Consolidation Process and Documentation:
- Support the preparation of semi- and annual consolidation on the various group levels.
- Support and document the calculation and posting of consolidation adjustments.
- Support the preparation of cashflow statements.
- Data Collection and Validation:
- Share clear instructions to the different subsidiaries and collect financial reporting packages from subsidiaries and validate completeness and accuracy.
- Follow up with local finance teams to solve discrepancies or missing information.
- Intercompany Reconciliation:
- Assist in the reconciliation of intercompany balances and transactions.
- Investigate and solve mismatches in collaboration with local accounting teams.
- Audit Support:
- Provide supporting documentation and explanations for consolidation entries and group-level adjustments.
- Annual Report Coordination:
- Support the reporting of consolidated figures towards both internal and external stakeholders including gathering financial data, liaising with internal departments and ensuring timely delivery of financial sections.
- Assist in translating and reviewing financial disclosures and notes.
- Finance projects
- Responsible for maintaining and optimizing financial master data and the chart of accounts to improve reporting quality.
- Assist in the development and implementation of the Group Accounting Manual.
- Contribute to data analysis and reporting improvements across the organization.
- Investigate new developments in the consolidation software
Qualifications
- 5 years of experience in accounting or in a similar role
- Excellent accounting knowledge
- Understanding of consolidation principles and IFRS
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with Microsoft Finance & Operations and Consolidation software is an advantage
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy
- Adaptable to changing priorities and deadlines
- Strong communication skills in English and ability to work in a team
What we offer
· Attractive remuneration package
· Provident fund after probation period
· Private medical insurance after probation period
· Opportunity to work in an international fast growing company
Don't hesitate to send your CV to cv.ae@aertssen.be
How to Apply
Interested candidates are kindly requested to send their CV to the HR Manager at cv.ae@aertssen.be.