Agfa is looking for a Senior General Accountant to join our finance team. You will be responsible for the daily operational accounting including compliance, consolidation and analysis of financial data. He/She needs to be able to communicate on a daily basis with both internal and external parties and needs to have a broad, holistic view on the organization and the R2R processes. The Senior Record to Report /General Ledger Accountant acts as right hand to the GFS-manager. All issues and questions connected to the R2R process for the entities he/she is responsible for will be handled by the Senior Record to Report /General Ledger Accountant in a fast and efficient manner. Responsibilities, but not limited to the following: Responsible for the accounting R2R activities. Support to the GFS-manager on a daily basis for all tasks which implies ability to act as back up. Verification of 'non-rule based' accounting entries. Responsible for the coordination of and assistance in the closing process; mainly on vendors and advances to them. Support to internal and external audits. Ensure, together with internal and external partners, a qualitative and correct reconciliation of accounts. Execute accounting process controls on a regular basis. Assist to the legal compliance process (annual accounts, CIT declarations, statistics…). Execution of small ad hoc projects within the R2R domain. Challenge current ways of working and propose improvement initiatives where possible. Deliver consequently work of high quality, accurate and according to the standards, procedures, agreements, rules and expectations. Act as trustworthy back-up for colleagues. Cooperate closely with service teams, stakeholders, management, audit teams, finance partners, middle office. Assist in the coordination of administration in case shared service functions are locally not represented (purchasing, inventories and banks). Stimulate by example a culture of "one company". Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting (or equivalent through relevant experience). 2-7 years experience in an international accounting environment. Specific Skills: Solid knowledge and insight in accounting activities, accounting techniques, standard- and best practices, cost reporting, balance sheet and profit & loss accounts. Knowledge of the most important IFRS-standards and a good knowledge of the local GAAP standards. Excellent knowledge of the different SAP modules and tools including PS-accounting. Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel and Visual Basic) and SAP (transactional and Business Warehouse). Able to build a good knowledge of current systems and procedures and able to design and implement new procedures or adapt current procedures in order to comply to business needs. Able to take end-to-end ownership within domain of record to report and demonstrate indirect leadership. Process oriented and a good knowledge of end-to-end processes of the company. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Detail oriented, organised, and accurate. Motivated to handle challenges when they occur. Integer and customer oriented. Creative in finding solutions and able to think 'out of the box'. Good knowledge of English, both in writing and verbal. Knowledge of any other European language is an asset. #J-18808-Ljbffr