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Bekina

Plant Controller - Accountant

Bekina, based in Kluisbergen, Belgium, has been developing innovative, high-quality products as a family-owned business since 1962. Our solutions can be found worldwide across various niche markets. You may know a farmer wearing Bekina Boots. If you enjoy a good night's sleep, chances are you are sleeping on a bed base equipped with spring elements from Bekina Indurub. And if you drive through a tunnel, it may well have been made watertight using the hydrophilic sealing solutions developed by Bekina Compounds. With four business units (Boots, Indurub, Compounds and BeSealed), generating over €40 million in revenue and employing 130 people, Bekina is an innovative industrial group ready for the future. 

For our business unit Bekina NV, we are looking for a:

Plant Controller & Accountant

Are you an experienced finance professional who looks beyond the numbers? Do you enjoy analysing and improving processes, solving complex challenges and supporting a manufacturing organization?

Then this could be the next step in your career.

At Bekina, we are looking for a Plant Controller & Accountant who will become a key financial point of contact within the organization. You combine solid accounting expertise with a strong affinity for manufacturing processes, ERP systems and business partnering.

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Your Challenge

Accounting & Financial Control

  • Support month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing activities.
  • Monitor balance sheet accounts, reconciliations and financial controls.
  • Perform proactive reviews and sample checks to identify risks and discrepancies at an early stage.
  • Support external audits and act as a point of contact for auditors.
  • Coordinate the year-end closing process, including timelines, documentation and alignment with external stakeholders.
  • Assist in the preparation of reports for management, the Board of Directors and shareholders.
  • Manage intercompany transactions within an international group structure.
     

Plant Controlling & Process Optimization

  • Analyse goods flows from purchasing through to sales.
  • Identify and investigate discrepancies within inventory, production and logistics processes.
  • Monitor and analyse inventory valuation within a manufacturing environment.
  • Develop and track operational and financial KPIs.
  • Identify and implement process improvements across finance and operations.
  • Contribute to automation, digitalisation and AI initiatives within administrative processes.
  • Support projects related to Peppol, e-invoicing and further digital transformation.

SAP & Key User Finance

  • Act as the Finance Key User for SAP S/4HANA.
  • Collaborate with key users across departments to resolve structural process issues.
  • Analyse process disruptions that originate outside Finance but have a financial impact.
  • Support ERP and reporting improvement projects.
  • Contribute to the further development of SharePoint and digital workflows.

What We Expect from You

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field. 
  • At least 5 years of experience in accounting, controlling and/or audit.
  • Strong accounting knowledge combined with a sound understanding of business and manufacturing processes.
  • Experience with inventory valuation, goods flows and intercompany transactions.
  • Familiarity with ERP systems; SAP S/4HANA experience is a strong asset.
  • Experience within a manufacturing environment and an international group structure.
  • Affinity with audits, compliance and financial closing processes.
  • Strong analytical skills, critical thinking and a continuous improvement mindset.
  • A proactive professional who identifies opportunities and risks before they become issues.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to build bridges between Finance, Operations and Management.
  • A digital mindset with an interest in automation, AI and emerging technologies.

What We Offer

You will join an exciting and international environment with a no-nonsense, innovative and dynamic company culture.
Bekina is committed to the development of its employees and provides plenty of opportunities to further develop your talents and expertise.
In addition to flexible working conditions and 32 days of annual leave (20 statutory days + 12 additional ADV days), we offer an attractive salary package in line with your experience and background.
Your package is complemented by meal vouchers, group and hospitalisation insurance, remote working opportunities and a CLA90 bonus scheme.