Accountant

Looking for an accounting role that combines hands-on work with the opportunity to bring your own experience and ideas to the table?

As an Accountant at Manuchar, you’ll join the Finance team at our worldwide headquarters based in Antwerp. With colleagues and entities across the globe, multiple currencies, international bank accounts and high transaction volumes, variety is simply part of the job.

You take full ownership of operational activities, while also having the opportunity to look beyond them. We value people who share their ideas, bring a fresh perspective and take initiative. With your experience, you can support and guide colleagues, help improve the way we work and play an active role in further automating our A/P workflow.

It’s a role where you can combine solid accounting experience with variety, international exposure and the opportunity to make a real contribution to how we work.

Your responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices, bank statements and cash allocations accurately within daily deadlines.
• Prepare and follow up vendor payments and ensure accurate A/P reconciliations.
• Match incoming and outgoing payments across multiple currencies and international bank accounts.
• Independently investigate discrepancies and complex accounting issues and coordinate their resolution.
• Ensure high-quality processing while complying with Belgian GAAP, VAT regulations and internal controls.
• Collaborate closely with Treasury, Accounting, TCU and commercial teams.
• Identify inefficiencies and take an active role in simplifying, standardizing and improving accounting processes.
• Contribute to the further optimization and automation of our A/P workflow.

Your profile

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or equivalent through relevant experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in Accounts Payable or operational accounting in an international environment, enabling you to work independently.
• Solid knowledge of invoice processing, reconciliations, payments and closing activities.
• Accurate and analytical, with the ability to investigate discrepancies and identify practical improvements.
• Hands-on, proactive and comfortable working in a high-volume and evolving environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 is highly valued.
• Excellent command of English. Dutch is a plus.

What we offer

• A broad accounting role combining hands-on responsibilities with opportunity to improve existing processes
• Exposure to complex international transactions and entities across the globe.
• The opportunity to make a tangible impact on how the team and its processes operate.
• A large Finance department with opportunities to further develop your expertise and career
• A competitive compensation package including meal vouchers, hospitalization and group insurance, a collective annual bonus, mobile phone and subscription, and more.
• A hybrid working model with up to two days of homeworking per week.
• A collaborative and diverse international working environment.

Can't wait to join our team?

Please send your detailed CV and cover letter via Talent Recruiter.

Questions? Contact Lise Polfliet, HR Assistant, at [email protected].

Manuchar, a multinational of Belgian origin

Manuchar is a leading distributor of chemicals across high-growth markets and actively trades several other commodities like steel, polymers, and many more. Our scale, infrastructure and expertise give you the competitive edge you need. Over 40 years of local presence and growth in over 180 locations worldwide prove the value of our end-to-end commercial, supply chain and financing solutions.

Our mission: “Connecting the World. For Better Lives.”