Business Process Specialist in Accounting

Mission

Are you a dynamic professional with an accounting background, coupled with a genuine passion for technology and process optimization?

Does the allure of ICT, BI, RPA, and related fields captivate your interest irresistibly?

If you possess an innate ability to balance a meticulous eye for detail with a comprehensive understanding of more complex  processes, and if you consider yourself a skilled "bridge builder" capable of simplifying data flows between accounting and other departments, translating them into practical solutions—then we have an exciting opportunity for you.

Key accountabilities

Within this role, your main areas of work will be:

• You are an integral part of the Finance Center of Excellence Belgium, which encompasses the Accounting Center and Group Costing Center.
• As one of your main responsibilities, you will be ensuring optimization of business processes with regards to efficiency and effectiveness and strive for cross-functional alignment to achieve End-To-End Process Harmonization.
• Utilizing your Accounting background, you contribute to a team responsible for the day-to-day accounting oversight of multiple legal entities.
• Your responsibility is to ensure the correct and timely reporting of all internal and external obligations, striving for excellence in meeting reporting requirements and you will further develop the global month-end and year-end closing template.
• You will work closely together with all stakeholders involved to actively participate in the optimization of internal and inter-departmental processes and support process improvement wherever possible.
• You engage in effective communication and collaboration with colleagues from the Accounting team and key stakeholders in various departments, fostering a cohesive working environment.

Who are we looking for ?

• You preferably hold a bachelor's degree in Accountancy-ICT and bring 3 to 5 years of relevant experience.
• You possess strong communication skills, flexibility, an analytical mindset and, as a practical problem-solver, actively seek solutions to day-to-day challenges, serving as a vital bridge between ICT and Business.
• Your experience in process optimization and digitalization adds significant value to your skill set. Possible types of relevance experience can include: BPM Finance, Digital transformation in accounting, etc.
• You excel in MS Office, particularly Power BI and Power Pivot, showcasing your expertise in these tools. Familiarity with SAP is advantageous.
• Your commitment to teamwork, coupled with a strong sense of responsibility, defines your professional approach.
• You demonstrate fluency in Dutch, French and English, showcasing effective multilingual communication skills.

Why should you join Puratos?

You will be welcomed in a dynamic work environment where passion for innovation, team spirit and continuous improvement are key. You can count on a competitive salary package with attractive benefits such as:

• Meal vouchers (8€/day)
• Group, dental and hospitalization insurance fully paid by Puratos
• 13th month pay
• Company car
• Minimum 5 training days per year
• Responsibilities and the possibility to take ownership of your work

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Who are we?

Puratos is a growing, international, Belgian family business with a team of more than 10 000 employees worldwide. Since 1919, we have been developing, producing and distributing innovative ingredients for the bakery, patisserie and chocolate sectors and helping our customers to be successful. We are committed to the health and well-being of people and protecting the planet.

Are you looking for the right recipe for your career? Choose Puratos, a Top Employer in Belgium.

We at Puratos cultivate an inclusive global workplace, that fully embraces diversity and equal opportunities for all. We strive to reflect the richness of our customers, communities and society, accelerating our ability to innovate and deliver on our commitments.