Senior General Ledger Accountant - Freelance

Company Description

TOMRA Food is a multinational organisation and a leading provider of sensor-based sorting, peeling and integrated post-harvest solution for the food industries. Transforming global food production to maximise food safety and minimise food loss by making sure Every Resource Counts™, has been our strength for over 50 years. 

At TOMRA, we want people to innovate, show passion in their work and be responsible. We encourage the freedom to innovate and take risks that result in breakthroughs that challenge the status quo. We value passion that focuses and commits to meeting success. We believe in a responsible and safe mindset that takes care of our customers, products, and fellow employees. 

Join the resource revolution!

Job Description

Join our Finance and Accounting team as a Senior GL Accountant for a 6 months contract, where you'll play a key role in financial analysis and reporting for our EMEA business area. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you'll drive month-end closures, ensure accurate reporting, and collaborate with the finance community to implement best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead month-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely group reporting.
• Enhance financial processes through standardisation and automation.
• Collaborate with EMEA finance teams to implement shared services and best practices.
• Manage local vs. IFRS reporting differences, prepare variance analyses, and ensure accurate accruals.
• Prepare and coordinate requests for both internal and external audits.
• Drive the preparation and filing of statutory accounts, working directly with auditors and stakeholders to ensure compliance.
• Support the Finance Manager in handling transfer pricing documentation and statutory/tax obligations.
• Provide adhoc financial analyses and support the business controlling teams on balance sheet insights.

Qualifications

About You:

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Accounting, or a related field.
• 5 years of accounting experience, with a solid background in tax and audit processes in a similar role within an international environment.
• Strong knowledge of Belgian GAAP and IFRS reporting standards.
• Proficient in ERP software.
• Excellent analytical skills with hands-on financial expertise. 
• Organised, adaptable and capable of balancing multiple tasks.
• Able to see the bigger picture while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy.
• Fluent in English, with a working knowledge of Dutch being a strong asset.

Additional Information

Why work for us:

• Be part of a mission to transform how we all obtain, use, and reuse the planet’s resources to enable a world without waste. 
• Inclusive company culture that values diversity, well-being, and strong camaraderie among our teammates. 
• Global career opportunities with a strong record for promoting internally. 
• Professional training and development: We are passionate about people and seeing them succeed. 
• We love innovation, a collaborative environment where idea sharing and thinking outside the box is encouraged. 

How to apply:

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! All applications will be managed in the strictest confidence.

TOMRA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, parental or pregnancy status, marriage and civil partnership, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristics. Reasonable accommodations will be made and will be provided as requested by candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.