Accountant - Intersection

CONTEXT 

The mission of the financial department is to ensure that the financial statements provide an accurate representation of the financial situation of MSF Belgium and to guarantee the optimal use of financial resources.

As an intersection accountant, you are responsible for the entire intercompany process with the other MSF sections (incoming and outgoing). You independently handle the entries and reconciliations and ensure the monthly netting process. You are also responsible for the IC package in SAP for MSF International. Additionally, you assist the Senior Accounting Advisor with the management of funding contracts.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Handle the reinvoicing process between MSF sections within MSF Belgium

• Act as the main point of contact for other MSF sections regarding cost sharing

• Ensure compliance with MSF International's policy on cost sharing

• Record debit notes from other sections while adhering to the validation chain

• Draft outgoing debit notes

• Manage the monthly netting process in TM5 with MSF International

• Support the Senior Accounting Advisor in managing funding contracts

• Oversee the IC package in SAP for MSF International

• Reconcile assigned accounts and perform necessary checks related to your tasks

• Assist the Head of Accounting during the annual external audit

• Provide backup for specific tasks of the Accountant Treasurer during their absence

REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting

• Minimum 5 years of experience in an accounting department

• Knowledge of accounting and Belgian legislation

• Ability to interpret and utilize accounting data

Competencies

• Solid expertise in using various IT tools
• Advanced proficiency in database management systems
• Demonstrates openness to humanitarian challenges and objectives
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and precision
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Confident and skilled in working with numerical data
• Strong analytical capabilities combined with the ability to synthesize information
• Advanced proficiency in Excel
• Familiarity with ADFINITY is an asset

Languages

• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken is mandatory

• Good knowledge of French is required

CONDITIONS

• Expected starting date: May 2025

• Location: Brussels* (Belgium) 

*Due to legal administrative constraints, given the duration of the contract, candidates must already have the permanent right as Belgian or EU national, and/or valid work permit with mention of "Unlimited access to the labor market" to work in Belgium

• Contract type: Fixed-term contract –full-time – up to 50% homeworking possible per week

• Contract duration: 9 months – maternity leave replacement

• Salary according to MSF-OCB HQ grid

• Meal Vouchers - Hospital Insurance (DKV) – Pension Plan – 100% reimbursement for public transportation costs

• Adhere to the MSF principles and to our managerial values: Respect, Transparency, Integrity, Accountability, Trust and Empowerment

• Adhere to the MSF Behavioral Commitments

Deadline for applications: 22nd of April 2025

How to apply?

➢ Submit your application via the 'Apply here' button

➢ You will be directed to the online application form for this position

➢ It should take 5-10 minutes to complete. Thank you in advance for having your CV and motivation letter ready to upload

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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