Accounting Officer EMEA

Daikin Europe NV (DENV) is a subsidiary of Daikin Industries Limited, a Japanese outstanding company and worldwide the biggest developer, producer and supplier of HVAC-R (heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration) solutions, including heating pumps and cooling technology.

DENV is Daikin’s sales, R&D, and production headquarters for Europe, the Middle-East and Africa. The headquarter has Belgian offices in Brussels, Ghent and Ostend, as well as 8 production plants, 24 sales subsidiaries and offices and a whole network of independent distributors and dealers across the EMEA region.

The financial activities of Daikin companies in the EMEA area are organised by the Daikin Europe Co-ordination Centre N.V. (DECC). In an international context DECC is involved in all aspects of finance, accounting, credit control and projects of corporate and economic/financial nature.
The accounting team is of 5 professionals and carries the responsibility over the monthly, quarterly and yearly result determination of the EMEA headquarter (DENV), DECC & some of its affiliates as well as for the execution of the EMEA group consolidation and the reporting of consolidated results. Also the mentioned projects can require strong involvement of the accounting team.

Job content

• You are responsible for closings of DENV, and DECC and some affiliates books according to the group standards (IFRS-J) as well as to the Belgian statutory rules.
• You follow-up and monitor the operational accounting tasks happening in our DENV Shared Service Centre and assists the team when necessary.
• You supervise the strict workflow in function of the deadlines and evaluate the existing systems and procedures in order to optimize the day to day operations.
• Based on the internal control procedures (according to J-Sox rules), you ensure the correctness of the figures and procedures.
• You work closely together with the auditors (internal and external); with the departments Finance, Corporate Planning and Manufacturing Planning.
• You monitor the closing activities and operational accounting activities of the DENV Shared Service Centre.
• You are part of a team that closely works together and support your colleagues in the accounting team in the consolidation activities on EMEA level. This can involve as well control activities, the consolidation process itself and the resulting reporting to our mother company.
• From a headquarter perspective, you will be involved in a wide range of accounting-related projects. These projects include optimizing, harmonizing, and updating European reporting and valuation rules, as well as managing changes in group structure. 
• This role requires close collaboration with other headquarter departments and our affiliates within the EMEA region.

Profile

• You have a Master degree, preferably in an economical/financial area.
• You have 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar position or you were employed in a big 4 company, or an accounting firm, or you held a controlling position for a similar period of time.
• You have strong analytical skills, can keep overview in all situations and think out-of-the-box.
• You are skilled in presenting complex accounting topics clearly and effectively to senior management and internal stakeholders.
• You are extroverted and communicative, you are at ease in formal situations.
• As a team player, you take initiative, you are eager to learn and work efficiently.
• A good knowledge of IFRS and Belgian GAAP is recommended.
• Experience with SAP-FI and/or BW is an advantage.
• You are fluent in English. Knowledge of another European language is an asset.

Daikin Europe is a subsidiary of Daikin Industries Ltd. and the leading provider of heating, cooling, ventilation, air purification, and refrigeration technology. The company designs, manufactures and brings to market a broad portfolio of equipment, as well as tailor-made solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial purposes in Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). To date, Daikin EMEA has over 12 000 employees across more than 59 consolidated subsidiaries. It has 12 major manufacturing facilities based in Belgium, the Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Austria, and the UK. Our aim is to drive sustainable and effective solutions, sparking a good climate for the generations to come. And all this can only be achieved because of our People. 

Good climate starts with people 
Our employees are the beating heart of our company. At Daikin, you get to work in a positive environment backed by trust, creativity and continuous improvement. Together, we create our top-quality solutions by empowering talented teams. You will get plenty of opportunities to learn and grow. We are deeply committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace culture that reflects the communities we serve. Good climate starts with people.