Group Accounting Manager

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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.

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.