Consolidation Expert - renewable energy sector

Our partner is a leading Belgian player in the renewable energy sector, experiencing strong international growth. They develop, finance, and manage a broad portfolio of international renewable energy projects, including wind and solar energy, green hydrogen, and energy infrastructure.

To strengthen the finance team at headquarters, we are looking for a Consolidation Specialist who wants to play a key role in the IFRS conversion, group consolidation, and the further development of reporting processes.

Your responsibilities are divided into two main pillars:

1. IFRS Conversion & Group Consolidation

• Financial Reporting: Preparing consolidated financial statements under IFRS for multiple international group entities (with the support of external advisors).

• Consolidation Process: Gathering, processing, and validating financial data in consolidation software and reporting numbers to the parent company and shareholders.

• Adjustments & Eliminations: Executing and documenting consolidation adjustments and eliminations (GAAP-to-IFRS, IFRS 16, currency translation, equity method, deferred taxes, etc.).

• Analysis & Advisory: Analyzing consolidated figures, explaining variances, and reporting findings.

• Audit & Compliance: Acting as the primary point of contact for external auditors during interim and year-end audits.

• Quality Control: Monitoring changes in IFRS standards and keeping the accounting manual, policies, and internal control procedures up to date.

2. Projects, Systems & Business Partnering

• Project Management: Managing special finance projects (e.g., establishing entities in new countries, supporting M&A transactions, international expansion, and designing future consolidation processes).

• Consolidation Software: Active involvement in the implementation, support, and continuous optimization of the group consolidation tool.

• Reporting: Preparing reports for management, the Board of Directors, and external stakeholders (semi-annual and annual reporting).

• Support: Serving as a key contact for finance departments across the group and coaching local teams on IFRS and reporting.

Who are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related field.

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in consolidation, group reporting, or audit.

• In-depth knowledge of IFRS, including practical experience applying these standards within a consolidation context.

• Strong proficiency in Excel is a must.

• Sharp analytical insight.

• Ownership attitude: proactive, self-starter, keen to delve into topics and help build the business.

• Strong communication skills to interact effectively with auditors, executive management, and international finance teams.

• Fluent in English. Proficiency in Dutch and/or French is a significant asset.

What's in it for you?

• The unique opportunity to help shape a recently created role within an international context, supported by an experienced finance team.

• A competitive gross salary complemented by a comprehensive fringe benefits package.

• A company car.

• 32 days of paid leave.

• Flexibility with 2–3 days of remote work per week and flexible working hours.

• A modern culture with a warm, family-like atmosphere.

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