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Financial reporting officer

Role description

Mission context

IGI coordination + Accounting controls officer

Function description

Analysing and validating the data received in relation to the relevant trends and developments, and monitoring their accuracy and exhaustiveness.

Reacting in the event of problems: identifying the source of these problems, contacting the relevant departments or Back-Offices, contributing to solving the problems identified.

Handling the various reports.

Participating in the modification of procedures and systems.

Updating and checking the modifications made to complex tables.

Undertaking process checks on reporting systems (comprehensive checks).

Accounting

Checking and evaluation of use of internal accounts (checking suspense accounts, active accounts, etc.) by the various métiers, which includes checking discrepancies between individual entries and general accounts.

(All these activities must seek to) ensure correct management of accounts and good coordination between the various systems. (Checks are based on source systems, used as the basis for data in the ledger, extending to cross-border reporting systems.)

Reporting and Control

Providing a harmonised set of reports that satisfy the needs of the company and the Group.

(Satisfying internal and external customers, whilst taking harmonisation principles into account.

Limiting and streamlining information flows in order to create one unequivocal/clear set of reports/figures.)

E2E process: from control of back-offices and entries, through to an explanation of the balance sheet and the profit and loss account.

Consolidation

Compiling the various internal and external financial reports with a view to delivering the annual account.

Principal responsibilities

• Putting together the monthly reporting and other reports; ensuring monthly closure according to the schedule.

  To this end, reconciling balances with the reporting systems.

• Making the necessary selection within different files and/or accounts, whilst monitoring consistency.

• Commenting on reports.

• Participating in the update of administrative/operational procedures and internal control processes and measures used within the Accounting/Reporting/Control/Consolidation business. Implementing the required improvements in terms of content and organisation.

• Participating in changes in terms of (administrative) procedures, processes and systems, so as to respond to the insufficiencies or modifications envisaged or implemented (computerisation, new products and/or services).

• Taking stock of, analysing and evaluating the procedures, processes and systems concerned.

• Identifying problems and making suggestions for improvement.

• Translating the new laws, legislative amendments or rules imposed by the Group in specific system requirements.

• Participating in projects linked to questions relating to the department (new laws and regulations or amendment of existing provisions, treatment of new cross-border products and services, etc.).

Language requirements

• Dutch – Fluent

• French – Fluent

• English – Fluent

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in economics or accounting or similar qualification

Certification

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Travel

NO

Telework

Expectation: 50% on site & 50% homeworking

Required experience / knowledge

+5 years of relevant experience

Technical experience

mandatory

• Bank accounting

• Strong MS Office (Excel & Access) skills

preferable

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Business experience

mandatory

Knowledge of the products/services in the area of responsibility

preferable

Experience in banking environment.

Soft skills

• Accuracy

• Strong analytical skills

• Communication skills

• Team spirit

• Risk awareness

• Organisational sensitivity

• Autonomy

• Problem-solver

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager with strong expertise in the energy sector to lead a strategic initiative that will shape the future of the Belgian and European energy landscape.

In this role, they will operate in a complex stakeholder environment, collaborating with regulators, DSOs, and internal teams to ensure alignment and successful delivery of critical projects. Their mission will involve steering the creation of a new company, overseeing legal, regulatory, and financial tracks, and ensuring compliance with all relevant frameworks.

They will act as SPOC for the company, safeguarding the company's priorities in the implementation roadmap of external vendors and driving the delivery of the T/DSO common tooling roadmap. This includes facilitating executive-level alignment on strategic decisions, considering upcoming challenges such as congestion management and flexibility in the energy system.

As a Product Owner, they will follow up on day-to-day activities of Elia’s internal implementation team, manage dependencies, and involve product managers where needed. Additionally, they will participate in business architecture discussions to ensure the company's strategic principles are embedded in all solutions.

This mission requires senior project management skills, a proven ability to navigate complex environments, and a strong understanding of the energy sector. It offers a unique opportunity to contribute to transformative projects that accelerate the energy transition.

Requirements:

• Excellent written and verbal communication in Dutch and/or French and English.
• Proven track record in managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects in the energy sector.
• Deep understanding of transmission and distribution system operations, regulatory frameworks, and market dynamics.
• Ability to navigate and align diverse stakeholders, including regulators, DSOs, and executive management.
• Strong facilitation skills to drive consensus and alignment at executive level.
• Ability to act as Product Owner for internal implementation tracks.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-changing environment with regulatory, legal, and financial complexities.