EverZinc is hiring - Chief Accountant

Will you be our new colleague? Everzinc Group, the global Zinc Expert is looking for our office in Loncin (Belgium) for a Chief Accountant.

The company’s products are used in a wide variety of applications, including corrosion inhibiting paints, performance tires, pharmaceuticals, ceramics, glass, sunscreen, alkaline batteries, and other products. With manufacturing operations located in the U.S.A, Belgium, Canada, China, the Netherlands, Norway, and Malaysia, EverZinc leads through its 14 production sites to serve its growing global customer base reaching over 50 countries. 

EverZinc mission? Innovate towards a more sustainable tomorrow through the possibilities of zinc.

We wish to engage 
a Chief Accountant

Everzinc, the global Zinc Expert is looking for a Chief Accountant who will be responsible for the accounting activities, the monthly legal entity consolidation and reporting, monitoring monthly control procedures, and assisting the global finance organization by providing GAAP advice and solving discrepancies.
The Chief Accountant will ensure that the European intercompany balances are zero and review balance sheet reconciliations monthly for the European entities. Additionally, the Chief Accountant will be responsible for enhancing workflow efficiency in the accounting processes, identifying workflow bottlenecks, prioritizing solutions and optimizing the effectiveness and accuracy of the accounting processes.

PURPOSE OF THIS ROLE:

The Chief Accountant plays a pivotal role in maintaining the financial integrity of the Global accounting of Everzinc. The responsibilities extend to the monthly balance sheet account reconciliations, financial analysis, and ensure the timely preparation of critical financial documentation. Ensure an effective and efficient monthly financial close and help manage a successful year-end audit and timely annual statutory financial reporting. The position is critical in fulfilling the Company’s tax and customs compliance.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Lead and oversee the accounting processes, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
• Ensure Belgian operating entities comply with VAT, customs and income tax regulation.
• Coordinate with tax advisor and US corporate team in case of complex tax topics.
• Lead monthly and yearly closing process.
• Coordinate statutory and Group audit.
• Collaborate with European finance director and/or other internal stakeholders to identify and address key challenges and opportunities in accounting processes and systems.
• Monitor, maintain and standardize the accounting systems and processes and implement modifications that increase efficiency, enhance internal controls and protect the Company’s assets.
• Identify opportunities for and drive organizational initiatives to support process improvements and cost reductions.
• Participate in the ongoing development/establishment of accounting policies and procedures and operational strategies, including the review and implementation of process and system changes.
• Complete special projects and analysis in support of senior management, as required.
• Manage ad hoc requests made by senior management on a timely basis.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Have a strong knowledge of tax rules, accounting standards and principles especially BEGAAP; USGAAP, including month end closing process
• Have a good knowledge of IT accounting (SAP) and reporting tools (Sigma is a plus)
• Excellent stakeholder management skills preferably with experience in a matrix organization and private equity
• Have the capacity to be Hands-on and multitask
• Integrity, loyalty as well as positive, can-do attitude
• Effectively communicate information and respond to questions from various levels within the organization.
• Be proactive, engaged, energetic and keen to work in a dynamic environment

REPORTING LINE:

Reports to Finance Director - Europe

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• Minimum a master’s degree. (accounting or finance or equivalent)
• At least 10 years of relevant professional experience

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in French and English.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• This position will require limited travel to other company locations.

COMPANY VALUES:

• Contribute to a Sustainable Future – Own * Safeguard * Engage
• Be Aware of Others – Take Care * Work Together * Be Compliant
• Drive For Results – Take Initiative * Strive for Improvements * Be Constructive
• Innovate – Experiment * Be Creative * Think Outside of the Box

At EverZinc we  contribute to a sustainable future, we take care and treat everyone we work with in a respectful way. We like to work together and are motivated by success. We encourage creativity and experiment.
Stronger together !
For more information, please visit https://www.everzinc.com/en/ and we look forward to receiving your application by e-mail at jobs@everzinc.com.