Global Senior Accountant

Cerba Research is looking for a Global Senior Accountant to take ownership of General Ledger accounting across Belgium and the Netherlands. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you’ll lead month-end close, own BS reconciliations, and play a meaningful role in the ongoing SAP S/4 HANA transition. This is an autonomous role, you’re expected to lead, not just execute. Why Join? • Real Scope – Dual-entity GL ownership across BE and NL. This isn’t a support role — you’re running the close. • Genuine Progression – You’re joining at a point of active transformation. The Finance team/new process are being built around people who can perform. • PE-Backed Business – Cerba Research has PE ownership, which means financial reporting carries real weight. Your work lands in front of the ELT. • SAP Environment – Both BE and NL are on SAP S/4 HANA. If you’ve built your career in SAP, you’re in the right place. How You’ll Add Value •          Leading timely, accurate month-end close across Belgium and the Netherlands •          Owning GL accounting and balance sheet reconciliations, reducing audit risk and improving reporting quality •          Supporting the SAP S/4 HANA transition and helping embed the new operating model •          Acting as a reliable, autonomous presence that the Financial Controller can depend on •          Bridging BE and NL accounting into a single, streamlined function

•          Lead and execute month-end close for Belgium and Netherlands entities within agreed timelines •          Prepare and review GL journals, accruals, prepayments and intercompany reconciliations •          Own balance sheet reconciliations — ensuring accuracy, completeness and appropriate documentation •          Support the Financial Controller with management reporting and variance analysis •          Actively contribute to the SAP S/4 HANA transition — including data quality, process design and post go-live corrections •          Liaise with external auditors and support the statutory audit process for BE and NL •          Identify and drive process improvements as part of the Finance operating model build-out

You’re a qualified accountant who doesn’t need hand-holding. You know how to run a close, you’re comfortable across multiple entities, and you’re sharp enough in SAP to add value quickly. Ideally, you’ve made the move from practice into industry and you’re ready for a role with more ownership. •          ACA, ACCA, RA or equivalent professional qualification •          3–6 years of relevant experience — Big 4 or mid-tier practice background with post-qualification industry experience strongly preferred •          Hands-on SAP experience (S/4 HANA preferred); comfortable with month-end close processes and GL accounting •          Experience working across multiple entities or jurisdictions a strong plus •          Autonomous, structured approach — you manage your own workload and flag risk early •          Strong English required; Dutch or French language skills a plus but not essential Travel Occasional travel between Belgium and Netherlands may be required.