The Group Accounting Manager will lead the Record-to-Report (R2R) function within the Group Accounting Center, managing a team of 9. Responsibilities include ensuring accurate financial reporting, driving standardization and automation, maintaining internal controls, and supporting tax compliance. The role requires strong leadership, stakeholder management, and a focus on continuous improvement in a dynamic FMCG environment.
Attractive salary package including company car, bonus, and expense allowance. Comprehensive insurance package and additional benefits. Flexible working arrangements with one day of homeworking per week. Real career development opportunities within an ambitious international group.
Ready to take the next step in your finance leadership career? Join Lotus Bakeries as Group Accounting Manager and play a key role in strengthening financial operations within a fast-growing international FMCG company. Based in Lembeke, this position offers a unique combination of leadership, strategic impact, and continuous improvement in a dynamic environment driven by innovation, entrepreneurship, and passion.
Your responsibilities as Group Accounting Manager
The GL Accounting Manager will lead and strengthen the Record-to-Report (R2R) function within the Group Accounting Center. You will manage a General Ledger team of 9 people, focusing on coaching, performance management, talent development, and team growth.
You will ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting across all entities while driving standardization, automation, and operational excellence. As a key contact for local finance teams, Group Finance, auditors, and business stakeholders, you will actively support the company's continued growth and financial professionalization.
Leadership & Team Management
* Lead, motivate, and develop the GL team within the Group Accounting Center.
* Build a high-performing, service-oriented accounting function.
* Drive talent development, career growth, and succession planning.
Record-to-Report (R2R) Ownership
* Own and continuously improve the full R2R process, including journals, accruals, provisions, depreciation, payroll postings, and consolidation inputs.
* Partner with Group Finance to standardize accounting processes, procedures, and documentation.
* Ensure compliance with closing calendars and reporting deadlines.
General Ledger Closing & Reporting
* Manage accounting activities for smaller sales offices to gain hands-on process knowledge.
* Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual closings across supported entities.
* Ensure compliance with IFRS and Belgian GAAP.
* Support tax reporting and compliance requirements.
Internal Controls & Compliance
* Maintain strong internal controls, reconciliations, approval workflows, and control frameworks.
* Ensure audit readiness at all times.
* Coordinate external audits and support finance and tax audit requests.
Process Improvement & Automation
* Identify and implement automation opportunities through SAP and RPA solutions.
* Improve data quality and reduce manual accounting activities.
* Lead continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with the GAC Project Manager.
Stakeholder Management
* Act as the key contact between the Group Accounting Center, Group Finance, and local finance teams.
* Support tax, treasury, consolidation, and controlling teams with reliable financial data.
* Ensure excellent service delivery and communication across countries and business units.
What's in it for you?
* Join a fast-growing, internationally recognized Belgian FMCG company.
* Attractive salary package including company car, bonus, and expense allowance.
* Comprehensive insurance package and additional benefits.
* Flexible working arrangements with one day of homeworking per week.
* Entrepreneurial, people-focused culture where initiative is encouraged.
* Real career development opportunities within an ambitious international group.
Joining Lotus Bakeries means becoming part of a successful international company with a strong heritage, iconic brands, and ambitious growth plans. Innovation, quality, passion, and entrepreneurship drive the business forward every day. This is more than a finance leadership role, it's an opportunity to contribute to the future success of a leading FMCG company while further developing your own career.
Take the next step and become the next Group Accounting Manager at Lotus Bakeries.
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