Manager, Accounting

We are looking for an Accounting Manager to join our finance team.Reporting to the Senior Manager, Accounting (Financial Controller Belgium) you will work in the Group’s International Controllership function with support responsibilities for our Belgian entities as assigned. You will support the effective and timely delivery of the monthly close activities and support the associated reporting for the relevant business groups, assisting with the production and submission of local statutory and compliance requirements. Meeting the quarterly reporting requirements for the Clarivate Group.This role will provide support for the control of the balance sheets and ensure that the financial statements reflect local and international standards as well as complying with the Sarbanes Oxley recommendations.This is an amazing opportunity for someone with exceptional relationship building skills, as you will be working cross functionally with business finance, corporate functions, internal & external audit, and within the shared service centre community.About You – experience, education, skills, and accomplishments.Bachelor’s degree in Accounting / FinanceQualified accountantAt least 7 years of post-qualification experience in accountingFluency in Dutch and EnglishIt would be great if you also had . . .Comprehensive knowledge of Belgian GAAP, IFRS and US GAAPKnowledge of End-to-end accounting processMultinational experience preferredAdvanced Excel skillsPrior experience with Oracle NetSuite, OneStream and Workiva preferred.Fluency in FrenchWhat will you be doing in this role?Support the delivery of the monthly close activities for each company under remit.Support the production of key supporting schedules and balance sheet and P&LSupport BlackLine reconciliations and other monthly activitiesSupport monthly tax compliance and filing.Support monthly variance analysis and explanations.Support the statutory audit process.Support internal and external auditors and regulatory agencies.Support the integration of acquired companies.Coordinate with centralized process teams.Support ad hoc projects and tasks.About the TeamThe role reports to the Senior Finance Manager and is based in the Antwerp region. We are a team of 5 colleagues based in Antwerp, part of a wider EMEA team of more than 50 people.Hours of WorkThis is a full-time permanent position based in Antwerp, Belgium and will require hybrid working in our Antwerp office (2-3 days per week in office, rest of week remote).This position requires weekday (Monday - Friday) attendance with some scheduling flexibility available around core working hours.#LI-Hybrid, #LI-OnsiteAt Clarivate, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons with respect to hiring, compensation, promotion, training, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. We comply with applicable laws and regulations governing non-discrimination in all locations.