Experienced General Ledger Accountant

The purpose of the General Ledger (GL) accountant is to ensure correct accounting information and reporting mainly in the area of inventory and intercompany. You will gather and verify the accuracy of financial data and reconcile accounts. This role also ensures that strong controls are applied in compliance with the company’s SOX and internal control framework.

• →Prepare and review reconciliations (monthly, quarterly) on inventory and intercompany accounts.
• →Reconciling accounts with the general ledger.
• →Execute month- and quarter end closing activities – perform account analysis to make sure entries and balances are correct.
• →Analyze and interpret financial information to provide assurance that information complies with professional and regulatory standards.
• →Collaborate with internal departments to gather, analyze, and interpret relevant financial information.
• →Entering financial data such as accruals, deferrals and reclassifications into the ledger, as well as preparing reports.
• →Gathering supporting documentation and performing recordkeeping.
• →Internal controls/compliance: ensure that internal and SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) controls are adhered to and performed in a timely matter.
• →Assisting in the preparation of the audit files and annual accounts.
• →Preparation & filing of surveys.
• →Assisting in the preparation of the TAX declarations and forms.

• University or Bachelor degree in Finance or related subject area preferred
• Strong communication and analytical skills
• SAP & or Peoplesoft knowledge is a strong plus
• Strong general accounting skills (statutory and international standards)
• Ability to work within a complex and changing environment
• Good knowledge of Microsoft PC Tools (MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Visio…)
• Strong quantitative and analytical capability
• Fluent in written and spoken English, Dutch and French
• Can work independently but is also an excellent team player
• Strong customer orientation (Countries, Businesses and Functions)

• Identification with the IQVIA culture & values
• Planning & organizing
• Strong analytical skills
• Listening
• Good communication
• Co-operation
• Customer orientation
• Problem analysis
• Judgment
• Decisiveness
• Good interpersonal and communication skills

• 3 days/week homeworking
• 2 days/week based in Zaventem

• Embark on a job with a sense: opportunity to move healthcare forward
• A solid onboarding program and HR framework to support your personal development
• A key job in a growing department, residing in a safe multinational company
• Opportunity to learn innovative methodologies and tools on the job
• Possibilities to explore further your specific domain of interest
• Great team and company spirit
• Possibility of lateral moves within the Belgian structure or within the group at regional/global level.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.