Financial Controller​/Accounting Officer BeLux

What you will be doing:

The Accounting Officer plays a vital role in maintaining the financial integrity of the organization by ensuring accurate financial record-keeping, timely processing of transactions, and compliance with group financial policies and local regulatory requirements. The role supports effective financial management through attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and a commitment to excellence. You are the first point of contact within the Belgium affiliate and the right hand of the Accounting Manager covering the cluster of Belgium/Luxembourg/Netherlands/France.

• Support month-end and year-end closing activities for the Belgian entity in collaboration with our global shared services (MGS) teams in Poland.
• Ensure accurate bookings, accruals, reconciliations, and allocations to cost and profit centers.
• Be a key point of contact for external and internal audit matters.
• Support tax and legal compliance processes, including VAT, and other statutory declarations.
• Evaluate internal systems, controls, and risks, and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Contribute to Belgian and global process optimization projects.
• Support the FP&A team with financial transparency, reporting, and follow-up.

At Miele, we are committed to talent, growth and sustainability. We are building a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone gets equal opportunities and can be the best version of themselves. Working from your talent makes you happy and gives you energy and desire to make a difference. Together, we develop innovative solutions that help the company succeed and make life easier for many households.

• A permanent contract.
• insurances, meal vouchers, bonuses, cafetaria plan, eco vouchers, and discounts on company products.
• Company car, fuel card, laptop and iPhone.
• 6 days flextime and 3 extra days leave on top of the legal 20 days leave.
• Flexible working hours, combined with teleworking, so you can find a good balance between your work and your free time.
• A modern working environment (HQ Mollem) and the necessary tools to work optimally.
• A strong brand and a stable family business that attaches great importance to customer satisfaction.

• We are looking for someone who is structured, accountable, and principled, with a strong sense of ownership for financial integrity and operational follow-through.
• You enjoy working with both numbers and practical coordination, and you are comfortable communicating with internal stakeholders as well as external service partners.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting, economics, business administration.
• +8 years of experience in a similar role.
• A strong accounting foundation, with proven experience in closing periods, balance sheet ownership, statutory and tax reporting.
• Handles sensitive financial information with the highest level of confidentiality, integrity, and accountability while adhering to professional and organizational standards.
• Communicates financial information clearly and professionally to colleagues, management, auditors, and other stakeholders.
• A proactive, detail-oriented approach with a passion for continuous improvement and eagerness to take ownership, contribute to harmonization of processes across the region.
• Works collaboratively across departments and builds positive relationships.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience in a multinational, multi-location matrix environment..
• Experience working with SAP is an advantage, proficiency in Excel.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Dutch/French, both written and verbal.

Would you like to join us on a quest for "Immer Besser" and further develop your career? We are already looking forward to meeting you. At Miele we strive for a premium and inclusive recruitment process. Please inform us of any specific needs or adjustments so that we can create an enjoyable and accessible experience for you. We value diverse perspectives and believe in equal opportunities for all.

Our selection is based on experience and competencies.

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