WWF Belgium zoekt Accountant

Accountant

Get to know us

WWF believes in a future where people and nature thrive, so we are committed to safeguarding the natural world. WWF has teams of experts working in over 100 countries to protect the natural resources that sustain and inspire us: our forests, rivers, oceans, climate, food, and wildlife. WWF harnesses the collective power of supporters around the world, communities, companies, and governments to create real solutions for people and the planet. 

We are looking for knowledgeable, talented people who are passionate about engaging and inspiring others. People who share our optimism that it is possible to change the world. People who are determined to make a difference.

If you consider joining our team, we invite you to imagine a workplace where people come first - where collaboration is built on trust and the pursuit of fulfillment. At WWF, we believe that when we empower each other to be our authentic selves, we unlock the potential for incredible progress and impact. So, if you're looking for a community that values your unique strengths and encourages you to bring your best self to the table, look no further than the Panda Team. We can't wait to see all that we can achieve together with YOU!

Are you ready to be part of something great?

As a part of our Finance team, you'll be the backbone of our financial operations, ensuring that our books are not just balanced, but that they are also reliable, up-to-date and in line with our legal obligations.

Deep dive into the role:

• You maintain accurate financial records by continuously encoding supplier invoices, expense reports, and bank statements.
• You record regular accounting transactions such as salaries, bequests, hosting contracts, structural subsidies, and charges/revenues related to our international programs.
• You handle year-end accounting tasks, including invoices receivable, wage provisions, amortizations, and other closing operations.
• You prepare payments and manage invoices using DocuSign, as well as manage petty cash.
• You issue invoices to customers based on service instructions and follow up on payments.
• You perform the filing and archiving of accounting documents.
• You organize and supervise external audits, ensuring all work is completed within the predefined budget.
• You prepare and follow the annual accounting closure schedule, file annual accounts, and carry out tax returns.
• You ensure all necessary documents are available for audits, tax, and social controls.
• You optimize the organization’s liquidity by monitoring daily cash flow, placing excess cash in term deposits, and making necessary transfers between accounts.
• You represent WWF’s accounting department by answering queries from controllers, reviewers, and staff, managing the accounting mailbox, and acting as the focal point for our accounting software, Business Central.

Who will you collaborate with:

• You will collaborate daily wih your direct colleagues: Maggy (Accountant) and Alain (Finance Director).
• You will also be in touch with all members of the Panda staff

This is a good match for you if:

• Numbers are your thing: You not only love numbers but you also understand their power in driving meaningful change.
• Your background: You have professional level bachelor’s degree in accounting (or a related field) and you ideally have a first experience in accounting (between 0 and 4 years): you will be trained by your colleagues, but you need foundations to build upon.
• Your languages: You speak Dutch or French and you have a good knowledge in the other language. A good knowledge of English is also necessary as it is our daily language for work.
• Your personality: You are organized and precise in your work. You are also able to adapt to new situations and find solutions. You are a positive-minded person and you have good communications skills: you are able to translate needs and processes to non-financial people.
• Your values: You want to use your skills to participate to our mission and you adhere to WWF’s values: Courage, Integrity, Respect and Collaboration

Ready to join us in our mission? Here is what’s in it for YOU

• A full-time, permanent contract
• An attractive salary package for the sector including meal vouchers, group insurance, health insurance, 100% reimbursement of the costs of public transport, homeworking allowance,...
• A flexible working environment: either from home with all the ad hoc IT equipment, or in our pleasant office in the heart of Brussels, easily accessible by public transport
• Our policies and benefits reflect the importance of people being able to have a good work-life balance and being able to bring their ‘full self’ to work
• The opportunity to contribute to the mission of WWF and to share our values that will be embedded in your work and behaviours.

Interested? Here is the link to apply: 

https://wwf-belgium.jobs.personio.com/job/1677681?_pc=1124715#apply

WWF is an equal opportunity employer and committed to having a diverse workforce.

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.