Senior Accountant

itsme® has fundamentally changed how people lead their digital lives in Belgium, but we are not stopping there! Do you want to be a driving force to help expand on this success story as part of a talented team that is making a positive impact on society? Then keep on reading, you’ll probably like what you’ll see.

We are itsme®, one of Europe’s fastest growing scale-ups, counting 90 team members and growing. Our mission: providing a state-of-the-art digital identity solution to all people, enabling them to interact securely in the digital space. Now, only seven years after being founded, 7 million citizens use the itsme® app to identify themselves and sign documents online. Starting in Belgium, we successfully launched the itsme® app in 17 European countries, with the ambition to become an internationally leading player.

To support our ambitious growth, we’re looking for a highly motivated Senior Accountant to help build a best-in-class finance function.

What your job looks like

As a Senior Accountant, you will take ownership of key accounting activities and drive improvements across our financial operations. You’ll lead our invoicing and collections processes, support our international expansion through new entity setup, and contribute to the continued maturity of our finance systems and processes.  

You’ll report to the Head of Finance and Business Operations and work closely with cross-functional teams. 

Key responsibilities include: 

• General Accounting 
  Support monthly and annual closing cycles, ensuring accurate general ledger records and full compliance with BeGAAP. Coordinate with auditors and external advisors during audit periods. 

• Invoicing & Collections 

  Own the billing cycle end-to-end – from invoice generation to follow-up. Monitor accounts receivable, perform aging analysis, and implement strategies for effective collections and cash flow optimization.

• International Expansion 
  Assist in the setup of new legal entities abroad, including banking, tax registrations, compliance, and accounting infrastructure. Ensure smooth financial integration into our group structure. 

• Process Improvements & Controls 
  Identify and implement opportunities to streamline and automate accounting processes. Help formalize repeatable and scalable workflows and internal control practices. 

• Project Management 
  Support ad hoc finance-related projects, such as financial planning, tax structuring, compliance, and system enhancements. 

Who we are looking for

• You have a bachelor's or master’s degree in accounting, finance, or related fields and you have at least 4-6 years of experience in an accounting or similar role, preferably in a multi-entity or international environment.

• You have a solid and broad accounting expertise (AR/AP, invoicing, month & quarter closes, credit management, audit preparation, payroll, ...) and have thorough knowledge of BE GAAP.

• You have a proven ability to manage accounting processes end-to-end with minimal supervision and are familiar with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle NetSuite

• You are detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• You are fluent in Dutch or French and have a working proficiency in English.

What we offer

• Being welcomed by an informal, enthusiastic and ambitious team that is revolutionizing how we safely manage our digital identity, in Belgium & beyond.

• Offices at walking distance from Brussels Central Station and the possibility to work remotely 3 days a week.

• Of course a contract of indefinite duration, with an attractive compensation package.

• An environment where we care a lot about our core values:

  • Integrity: being fair, honest & transparent so that we can be trusted.

  • Inclusiveness: being an open environment in which all team members’ opinions are taken into account.

  • Innovation: building future-proof solutions by finding new ideas and methods to solve problems.

Your turn now!
Sounds like something for you? Then we’d love to get to know you! Send your CV and motivation letter to career@itsme-id.com. We’ll get back to you within a week