Accountant

THE COMPANY

Founded in 2010, Helexia is a driving force in the energy transition sector. Its mission is to co-construct winning energy models for its clients and for the planet.

With more than 480 employees, Helexia has completed more than 350 photovoltaic B2B projects, with an installed capacity of more than 198MWp. Helexia is growing in 10 countries: France, Italy, Belgium, Portugal, Spain, Brazil, Hungary, Romania, Senegal, and Poland.

Helexia supports its clients with innovative, efficient, and integrated 360° solutions for the energy optimization of their tertiary, industrial and retail buildings, enabling them to achieve their ambitions to reduce their company's carbon footprint through a tailor-made trajectory.

Helexia’s services are developed around four pillars: energy efficiency, production of self-consumed green energy, energy management, and electric mobility.

JOB OBJECTIVES

To support the growth of the Finance department, we are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive experienced Accountant to be based in Brussels.

This role will involve overseeing the full scope of accounting processes for our Belgian operations.

The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, experience with accounting software and a commitment to accuracy in financial operations.

SAGE being the accounting ERP used by the group, the candidate will go through a training program to get up to speed with this software.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES (NOT LIMITED TO):

Under supervision of the Chief Accountant and according to local and group procedures and deadlines:

• Management of accounting from A to Z for several entities (AP/AR, GL, bank statements, intercompany transactions, asset depreciations, etc.)
• Daily accounting, preparing payments, and cash forecasts
• Monthly & annual closings
• Group and local reporting & intercompany reconciliations
• VAT & tax declarations
• Issue the customer invoice, verifying the SPV for e-invoices, and monitor the collection process
• Compliance with local financial and accounting regulation and continuous regulatory watch
• Collaborate with other departments within the company or within the group to develop, improve or streamline procedures and work processes
• Support the Chief Accountant in the preparation of various financial reports and ad-hoc analyses
• Work closely with group IT for the ad-hoc upgrades

REQUIREMENTS

Technical skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a similar role (ideally multinational corporate environment)
• In-depth knowledge of local accounting standards and tax legislation
• Solid understanding of financial accounting processes
• Experience in accounting software and financial systems (a previous experience with SAGE software is an additional asset but is not mandatory)
• Advanced IT proficiency, especially in MS Excel, Outlook, and Word, with a knack for quickly learning new software and systems
• Fluency in English and either in French or Dutch

Personal skills

• High level of integrity and transparency
• Positive and proactive attitude, with a "go-getter" and hands-on approach to challenges
• Entrepreneurial mindset to structure the finance processes up to the necessary maturity
• High level of rigor and a strong sense of responsibility
• Strong team spirit and ability to collaborate effectively
• Strong analytical skills, with attention to detail and accuracy
• Good interpersonal skills, including active listening and a natural curiosity
• Good communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely (both oral and written)
• Ability to multitask effectively, with good time management and prioritization skills
• Ability to work under pressure from time to time due to tight deadlines. Ability to anticipate and plan in view to cope smoothly with this