General Ledger Accountant Lead

Function Overview

 

We are seeking a General Ledger Accountant Lead with strong analytical and communication skills to join our Group Accounting Services (GAS) department within the Euroclear Financial Division. 

The ideal candidate is a motivated and well-organized professional who views challenges as opportunities for growth and innovation.

She/He will be part of the Euroclear Bank SA/NV accounting team, collaborating with various internal and external stakeholders. 

A keen interest in treasury accounting, financial instruments, and Euroclear Bank’s products and services is essential, along with a drive to identify and implement process optimizations.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Execute general accounting activities including preparation, maintenance, and reconciliation of ledger accounts and financial statements (e.g., balance sheets, profit and loss statements).
• Perform daily treasury controls and manage the treasury accounting closing process.
• Oversee general accounting and cut-off activities in a complex international environment.
• Conduct month-end analytical reviews, providing clear and concise explanations of account fluctuations to key stakeholders.
• Prepare and analyse reports related to treasury and financial instruments (NIE, FX results, variation margin,..).
• Monitor and interpret the Windfall Contribution evolution report produced by Corporate Finance/FP&A.
• Be able to build a knowledge around the impact of Russian sanctions on Euroclear Bank SA/NV accounting operations and controls (such as “C” accounts and “I” accounts accounting movements)
• Review hedge accounting effectiveness reports in collaboration with Corporate Finance/FP&A.
• Participate to various projects around Euroclear Bank SA/NV (from a conceptualisation standpoint to an implementation standpoint; treasury, EB’s  products &  services, EB tools/systems/software and their related accounting impacts)
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and contribute to their continuous improvement.
• Supervise the quality of accounting files and assess working methods for efficiency.
• Coordinate activities of assigned team members and support their development.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and lead initiatives to implement changes.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of accounting journal entries.
• Take ownership of the monthly Balance Sheet Review process.
• Coordinate mid-year and year-end audit activities, including handling auditor requests.
• Monitor Euroclear Bank’s products and services from an accounting perspective (including funds activities, collateral management, asset servicing, etc.
• Contribute to Euroclear Bank’s AI transformation from an accounting perspective. 

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance or Accounting.
• 5–7 years of experience in a General Ledger accounting role or a Treasury Back Office function.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles (GAAP and IFRS).
• Effective communication skills and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Experience with integrated ERP systems (e.g., SAP).
• Fluent in English (oral and written).
• Resilient under pressure, especially during accounting closing periods.