Chief Accountant in Brussels

What does a Chief Accountant do?

The Chief Accountant ensures the credibility of the accounts of a company/corporation in accordance with the standards determined by management, while verifying the work provided by the accounting teams.

What are the responsibilities of a Chief Accountant?

The Chief Accountant's responsibilities are varied. First of all, he manages the organization of his accounting team by determining the structure of the organization (function, profession, legal entity) and together with his team, he defines the schedule with strict deadlines for legal or financial reasons. He is in charge of the organization during the closing of the accounts. He sets up quarterly, monthly or annual closing schedules while verifying the accuracy of the information sent to him, regarding accounting standards.

In addition, the Chief Accountant is responsible for monitoring the budget and the financing plan, he is the one who sets up communication with banks in order to have regular information on the latest developments. He also participates in negotiations with banking institutions.

The Chief Accountant meets with the Statutory Auditor to schedule the audit of the accounts and must present the main inventories and restatements of the closing of the accounts.

What are the skills and proficiencies required for a Chief Accountant?

Master accounting techniques (Local Gaap, statutory consolidation, payroll, etc.)

Master accounting standards (IAS/IFRS, UK-US GAAP)

Good knowledge of the regulations

Good knowledge of IT and accounting tools (MS Office, MS Dynamics, SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, etc.)

Confident with numbers

Knowledge of professional Dutch and French is highly appreciated

Knowledge of taxation

Good analytical and synthesizing skills

Good stress resistance

What background is needed to become a Chief Accountant?

A Chief Accountant has generally obtained at least a Bachelor's degree in Accounting (including management or tax courses).

Many Chief Accountants have obtained a Master's degree with a financial focus (finance/accounting, management sciences, etc.)

However, other degrees are possible provided that you have followed a finance/accounting specialization. The position of Chief Accountant is possible after a minimum experience of seven years.

What are the career prospects for a Chief Accountant?

The Chief Accountant may evolve into a position of Administrative and Financial Director, Financial Director or Consolidation Director.

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Salary for Chief Accountant in Brussels

5261 - 7192

25th percentile

5261

The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is building necessary skills.

50th percentile

6058

The candidate has moderate experience in the role, meets most requirements or has equivalent transferrable skills, and may also have relevant certifications.

75th percentile

7192

The candidate has extensive experience and advanced skills for the role, and may also have specialized certifications.

Projected salaries for related positions

Job title

25th percentile

50th percentile

75th percentile

Assistant Accountant (Public)

2557

2954

3407

Accounting Clerk

2683

3468

4112

Assistant Accountant

2724

3684

4492

AR/AP Assistant

2971

3798

4878

Accountant (Public)

3273

3621

4021

Cost Accountant

3460

4141

5043

Senior Accountant (Public)

3797

4424

5442

GL Accountant

3928

4943

5553

Senior Accountant

4642

5180

5799

AR/AP Team Leader

5179

5695

6533

Accounting Manager

5976

7104

9499

Accounting Director

7026

8924

11851

How much should I earn or pay?

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