Financial Officer

Financial Officer – Cowater International is currently recruiting a Financial Officer to join its Brussels office.

Job Description
Cowater Brussels is currently recruiting a Financial Officer to work within the Finance Department but collaborating with all operational departments within the company ensuring a smooth flow of information between different players at all levels. As Financial Officer, you are a key player for ensuring the correct and timely payment of the contractors by processing the invoices and following up those payments once executed. You help to ensure a clear vision of company cashflow by ensuring all bank and other payments are posted. You are a key member of the team who will help maintain all the accounts and ensure that all postings are up to date. You are proactive and solution orientated.

The tasks include:
Post accounting entries
Check and process purchase invoices/payment orders for project and non-project related costs – Check and process employee expense claims – Check and post sales invoices – Check and post project-related (contractor) timesheets – Ensure adherence to internal controls and procedures – Post bank and other payment transactions (credit card, petty cash)

Budget monitoring
Ensure all invoices received, correctly coded and booked in the correct period – Follow budget consumption for non-project costs

Preparation of payment files
Weekly batch payments and other specific/ad hoc payments to be checked and prepared for the relevant signature

Payments follow up and communication with the bank
Monitor the bank statements to ensure all payments are executed – Follow up and resolution of problems – Responsible for the compliance

Monitor cashflow
Monitor the bank accounts and currency balances – Download statements and invoices

Assist in the preparation of VAT returns
Timely book all invoices – sales and purchase for VAT returns

Check and maintain accounts
Check, reconcile and match various balance sheet accounts

Follow-up client and supplier accounts (overdue payments, update notes to the accounts if needed, check and reconcile client and supplier accounts)

Administrative tasks
Scan, copy, file invoices and other documents – Research and find documents if needed

Assist in the preparation of supplier fiscal declarations “fiches fiscales”
Quarterly check of supplier information

Various other tasks
Assist in the month/quarter/year-end accounting closure – Assist in internal and external audits and inspections – Ad hoc help to colleagues (eg back-up during holidays)
Perform other duties that may be required from time to time.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor degree in accountancy, financial management or equivalent work experience required.

Minimum Experience: Previous working experience is an advantage.

Essential Skills:

·       Excellent command of English and French with excellent communication skills.

·       Excellent command of Microsoft applications.

·       Strong administrative skills e.g. accuracy, attention to detail, efficiency

·       Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload

·       Good interpersonal skills

·       Ability to quickly take on new knowledge and learn new tasks

·       Show initiatives and bring new ideas

·       Ability to work autonomously and in team-based environment

·       Ability to work under pressure, and to adhere to deadlines

·       Reliable and flexible.

Position Condition:

·       Position based in Brussels.