INEOS Inovyn is Europe's leading producer of vinyls and in the top three worldwide. With an annual turnover of €5.1 billion, INEOS Inovyn has circa 4,300 employees and manufacturing, sales and marketing operations in 8 countries across Europe.

INEOS Inovyn’s portfolio consists of an extensive range of class-leading products arranged across General Purpose Vinyls; Specialty Vinyls; Organic Chlorine Derivatives; Chlor Alkali; Hydrogen and Performance Chemicals. INEOS Inovyn's annual commercial production volume is circa 10 million tonnes.

 See www.inovyn.com and www.ineos.com for more details.

Senior Accountant – Belgium

Bring your expertise. Ensure accuracy. Make an impact.

Are you an experienced accountant who enjoys working with figures, improving processes and ensuring accurate financial reporting?

Would you like to join an international finance team where your expertise matters and where you can take ownership of a broad range of accounting activities?

Then this could be your next career move!

We are looking for a General Accountant to join our finance team in Belgium, based in Jemeppe-sur-Sambre or Diegem.

Your role

As General Accountant, you will play an important role in ensuring accurate accounting, reliable financial reporting and compliance with Belgian accounting and tax requirements.

You will manage a broad range of accounting activities, from supplier invoices and VAT to month-end closing and statutory reporting. Working closely with internal colleagues and external partners, you will help ensure that our financial information is accurate, complete and available on time.

You will have the opportunity to use your technical expertise, take ownership of your responsibilities and contribute to making our financial processes more efficient.

What will you do?

• Manage general accounting: maintain accurate general ledger accounts in line with Belgian GAAP (BE GAAP) and IFRS.

• Handle supplier invoices: ensure invoices are correctly recorded, allocated and processed on time.

• Manage VAT activities: perform VAT calculations and reconciliations and support the preparation of VAT returns.

• Support financial closing: prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts and contribute to month-end and year-end closing.

• Contribute to financial reporting: support the preparation of financial statements and ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards.

• Ensure statutory compliance: prepare or support required statutory and statistical reporting, including reporting to the National Bank of Belgium (NBB).

• Work with stakeholders: collaborate with colleagues, auditors, tax advisors and other external partners.

• Improve processes: identify opportunities to increase efficiency, improve data quality and simplify accounting activities.

What do we expect from you?

You are a structured and detail-oriented professional who enjoys taking responsibility and working accurately. You combine strong accounting knowledge with a practical mindset and a willingness to improve the way we work.

You bring:

• A degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

• 5–10 years of relevant experience in general accounting, preferably in an international environment.

• Strong knowledge of Belgian GAAP (BE GAAP) and practical experience with IFRS.

• Hands-on experience with Belgian VAT accounting and compliance.

• Experience with supplier invoices and accounts payable processes.

• Knowledge of statutory and statistical reporting requirements, including NBB reporting.

• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP systems. SAP experience is a strong advantage.

• A structured and analytical approach, with strong attention to detail.

• The ability to work independently, manage deadlines and collaborate effectively with different stakeholders.

Languages

• French: very good knowledge.

• English: good knowledge.

• Dutch: a plus.

What makes you successful in this role?

Beyond your technical expertise, you are someone who takes ownership, thinks critically and looks for solutions. You are comfortable working independently but understand the importance of teamwork and good communication.

You handle confidential financial information with integrity and discretion, and you are motivated to deliver accurate results while continuously looking for ways to improve.

What do we offer?

• The opportunity to work in an international finance environment.

• A varied accounting role with broad responsibilities and room to apply your expertise.

• Collaboration with colleagues and stakeholders across different functions.

• The opportunity to contribute ideas and improve accounting processes.

• A professional environment where accuracy, ownership and teamwork are valued.

Location: Jemeppe-sur-Sambre or Diegem, Belgium, Travel: Maximum once per week between the two locations.

Ready for your next challenge?

Do you enjoy combining accounting expertise, analytical thinking and a hands-on approach? Are you looking for a role where you can make a difference and contribute to reliable financial management?

We would love to hear from you!

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This is a direct recruitment. Applications will not be accepted via employment agencies.