EPPA is an independent consultancy founded in 1987, based in Brussels.
Our primary objective is to establish a constructive dialogue between stakeholders and European in-stitutions. We put our strategic, political and regulatory expertise at your service in order to find cre-ative solutions in a complex, multidimensional and constantly evolving European political system.
Job description:
– Manage day-to-day bookkeeping and ensure accurate recording of all financial transactions
– Maintain the general ledger, ensuring entries are up-to-date and properly categorized
– Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow), working closely with our external services company
– Ensure compliance with local accounting standards and regulations in Belgium
- Banking and cash management
– Handle banking transactions, including payment processing (vendors, payroll, taxes) and cash flow management
– Perform monthly bank reconciliations
– Optimize cash flow by forecasting cash requirements and timing client payments and vendor disbursements
- Budgeting and financial planning
– Collaborate with management to develop annual budgets and forecasts
– Monitor budget adherence and provide analysis on variances
– Conduct financial analysis to guide decision-making, including profitability analysis for pro-jects or clients
– Prepare and file tax returns in compliance with local laws (VAT, corporate tax) in cooperation with our tax advisor
– Ensure proper record-keeping for audits, and liaise with external auditors
– Stay up to date with changes in tax laws and financial regulations
· Reporting and financial analysis
– Produce regular financial reports and summaries for the management team, including cash flow updates, profitability reports, and performance metrics
– Identify opportunities to improve financial efficiency and provide insights on cost optimiza-tion
- Support for invoicing and collections
– Work closely with the invoicing team to ensure timely invoicing and alignment with client payment terms
– Monitor outstanding receivables and collaborate on collections strategie
- Process improvement and automation
– Maintain and improve financial software tools to streamline accounting processes (e.g., Ex-act, Bright, Odoo)
– Identify opportunities to automate routine tasks and improve data accuracy
Profile Required
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, with relevant 5 to 10 years professional experi-ence in a similar role
- Strong knowledge of accounting standards, general ledger management, and financial reporting cycles
- Solid understanding of corporate tax, VAT, and payroll taxes
- Experience with financial management software (e.g., Exact, Bright, Odoo) and strong Excel skills
- Excellent English, French and Dutch
- Attention to detail, analytical mindset, and strong organizational skills
- Proactive, reliable, and comfortable working independently while managing multiple priorities
- High level of integrity and confidentiality given the access to sensitive financial data
- Strong communication skills, able to present financial information clearly to non-finance stake-holders
We offer
- A competitive remuneration package
- Full time employment
- International working environment
- Workplace in an attractive location
How to apply
To apply, please send a CV and a cover letter to [email protected]
Pay: From €5.500,00 per month
Work Location: In person
