Senior Accountant - Accounting & Finance

Who We Are

FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world’s top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations.

At FTI Consulting, you’ll work side-by side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you’ll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You’ll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you.

Are you ready to make your impact?

About The Role

An exciting opportunity is available within our EMEA Finance team for a Senior Accountant to join our Benelux Accounting team.

The EMEA Finance organisation is a team of approximately 70 supporting the EMEA region of FTI Consulting across all areas of Finance: Billing, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Accounting, Tax and Planning & Analysis. This role is focused on accounting and supporting our business Segments in the reporting of their monthly P&L performance from revenue recognition through to EBITDA.

What You’ll Do

Participate in accounting for country finance activities, primarily revenue recognition. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of US GAAP / IFRS, as well as experience with revenue recognition, reporting, and controls. This person will report to the Benelux Finance Director and will be a key role in preparing financial statements for the Benelux region to support the business growth.

Monthly Accounting Close – primarily focusing on the Benelux entities (can also assist on other entities as required):

• Revenue Recognition:
  • Review sales contracts to ensure proper revenue recognition under ASC 606 for US GAAP and local GAAP
  • Analyse and understand various products/businesses and revenue/expense streams to ensure proper setup in the system and proper revenue recognition
  • Month-end financial close review of revenue and expense ledgers with closing schedules: prepare revenue journal entries and account reconciliations
  • Create and analyse revenue-related reports
  • Involvement in monthly revenue estimates
  • Participate in evaluation and documentation of revenue-related policies and procedures
  • Prepare and post monthly journal entries to record:
    • work in progress (‘WIP’) and accounts receivable reserves
    • bad debt provision
    • monthly payroll, based on payroll reports from external payroll agencies
    • prepaid expenses and expense accrual schedules
• Preparation of general ledger account reconciliations in line with SOX requirements
• Assist with the preparation of annual statutory accounts
• Manage intercompany loan schedules and record monthly interest accruals
• Perform inter-company reconciliations for multiple EMEA entities 
• Preparation of general ledger account reconciliations in line with SOX requirements, including monthly submission into the FTI Blackline environment
• Assist EMEA Finance team in the enhancement of month-end processes 

Statutory Audit Process:

• Assist with the preparation, finalisation and filing of annual statutory accounts primarily for the Benelux entities
• Assist with requests from internal audit team for US GAAP testing and group wide audit requirements
• Participation in other statutory audits of EMEA entities where required 

Other compliance:

• Review preparation of the monthly, quarterly, annual VAT returns and EC Sales for the Benelux entities, coordinating with outsourced accountants/tax advisors and submission to the relevant authorities
• Coordinate with outsourced accountants/tax advisors to deliver other local compliance requirements
• Reconciliation of VAT (VAT return to statutory accounts)
• Support the Benelux Finance Director in managing all Benelux finance requirements

How You’ll Grow

We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and we have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth and development opportunities. We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on-the-job learning, self-guided professional development courses and certifications. You’ll be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth.   

As you progress through your career at FTI Consulting, we offer tailored programs for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared and empowered to take on your next role. 

What You Will Need to Succeed

• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to identify and resolve reconciliation issues
• Ability to prioritise and flexible to work extended hours in a fast-paced environment during the month-end close
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Highly professional individual who demonstrates pride in their work
• A natural curiosity to identify, understand, and clearly articulate the underlying drivers of financial performance across a segment, business unit, or department
• Strong team-player mindset

Basic Qualifications:

• Fluency in English
• Degree-level education
• Qualified Accountant with multiple years’ experience PQE
• Technical understanding of relevant accounting standards, including ASC 606 / IFRS15 Revenue recognition accounting
• Experience in liaising with external auditors
• Experience of performing a month-end close process either within industry or from an audit/review perspective
• Excellent knowledge of Excel, including pivot tables and analysis formulas
• Belgian (local) GAAP experience 
• US GAAP or IFRS experience
• Professional services experience
• Familiarity of reporting into a US listed headquarter entity
• Experience of working in a matrix organisation and dealing with European subsidiaries

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluency in French and/or Dutch would be advantageous

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