Junior Corporate Accountant

Position descriptionCategorySupport Centers - FinanceJob titleJunior Corporate AccountantJob DescriptionLET’S TALK ABOUT THE JOB!As the Junior Corporate Accountant, you will assist the Senior Manager Consolidation & Corporate Accounting in the preparation of periodical and yearly stand-alone and consolidated financial statements, maintaining and controlling the accounts of the group’s holding and financing companies.LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES! Corporate Accounting of Holding & Financing entitiesYou prepare the accounting general ledger transactions for our corporate holding and financing entities.You prepare the related monthly trial balances and general ledger reconciliations, periodical (interim) and statutory annual accounts.You interact with Shurgard’s auditors with regard to the preparation and sign-off of these accounts.You prepare monthly and yearly VAT returns for some of our corporate entities.You resolve and highlight accounting discrepancies and irregularities, prepare and process vendor payments for the entities that are within the scope of your responsibilities.TreasuryYou prepare, maintain, and reconcile with counterparts intra group and external borrowing schedules and support the timely notification and payment of interest and principal loan repayments.You follow-up on the daily cash-pool movements.You support the bank administration process.Process and systemsYou ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with group policies and procedures.You identify possible improvements of accounting control procedures.You participate in various control systems that apply to the holding and financing entities.You enhance existing documentation and processes.LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR SKILLS!You are hands-on and willing to learn and understand all detailed aspects of the job.You can analyze, interpret, describe, and document changes in company structure and complex transactions and have a proactive attitude.You show flexibility and are open to change and take ownership of dedicated tasks.You actively seek opportunities for self-development and learning.Profile (ex. Education, experience, competencies, etc)LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR PROFILE!You hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or economics.You recently graduated or had a first professional experience in accounting, financial controlling, consolidation or reporting.You have first working knowledge of Belgian or Luxembourg accounting principles, with and some basic knowledge of IFRS being a plus.You have a fluent working knowledge of English. Good French and / or Dutch language skills are considered an asset.You have a good working knowledge of MS Office applications in general and Excel skills in particular. Basic knowledge of SAP S/4 Hana Public Cloud is considered as a strong asset.And colleagues? Well, they are very important to you too. You like sharing and collaborating. You want to contribute to a fun and constructive work climate. And needless to say, you love to learn and to develop your knowledge and skills.Contract typePermanentFull Time Equivalent %100%We offerBe part of Europe's leading self-storage company.At Shurgard, you'll join a dynamic and supportive team where your work truly makes a difference. We offer a competitive salary along with a comprehensive package of extra-legal benefits—because we believe great performance deserves great recognition.Please note: This role does not include employer-sponsored work visa support. Applicants must already be authorized to work in Belgium at the time of hire and must maintain that authorization throughout their employment with us.