Senior Accountant

BOORTMALT is a global malting company with a 3 million tonnes production capacity. The group is present on 5 continents with 27 malting plants. Boortmalt's expertise is widely acknowledged by brewers, distillers, and food industries, who rely on the supply of top-quality barley malts.

The Boortmalt Group is a fully owned subsidiary of the agricultural and agribusiness cooperative Axereal. Our relationship with Axereal, Europe's largest grain cooperative, ensures us access to high-quality barley year-round.

As Senior Accountant, you are a trusted financial expert and right hand of the Head of Accounting, owning excellence across multi‑entity accounting operations. You combine hands‑on expertise and people leadership to drive compliance, impactful reporting, and continuous improvement in an international environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the right hand of the Head of Accounting, supporting day‑to‑day accounting operations and ensuring continuity, quality, and timely delivery of priorities.
• Guide, coach, and support the accounting team, coordinating tasks and workloads in line with priorities set by the Head of Accounting and contributing to cross‑functional projects as accounting representative.
• Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings and financial statements of different entities in accordance with BE GAAP.
• Ensure accurate balance sheet management, including reconciliations via Blackline, accruals (including payroll), depreciation calculations, and follow‑up of outstanding purchase orders.
• Ensure completeness and correctness of revenue recognition, including manual sales invoices (interest, management fees, etc.), and lead intercompany reconciliation and settlement processes.
• Prepare and review group reporting and coordinate the preparation of statutory annual accounts, working closely with the accounting team.
• Ensure compliance with VAT, corporate income tax, and other regulatory requirements, maintain internal controls, and coordinate statutory and tax audits
• Drive continuous improvement of accounting processes by enhancing efficiency, leveraging automation, and developing or updating accounting policies and procedures.
• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, providing a strong financial foundation
• 5-10 years of accounting experience, with A to Z responsibility
• A high level of attention to detail and accuracy, even in complex situations
• Solid expertise in BE GAAP, tax regulations, and financial reporting
• A sharp analytical mindset with strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills
• Professional communication and interpersonal abilities, enabling effective collaboration with stakeholders
• The ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in accounting software; experience with JDE or Connexis is a strong plus
• Language skills: fluent in Dutch and English; French is an asset