Senior Accountant – Belgian Entity (Onsite, Bahrain) - French Speaking

We are Hiring - Senior Accountant – Belgian Entity (Onsite, Bahrain)

Location: Bahrain, Sakhir | Full-time, Onsite

Language Requirement: Fluent in French & proficient in English

About Us:

We are an international group with operations in Bahrain, Europe, and the US. Our Bahrain headquarters serves as the finance hub for both the Bahrain and Belgian entities. We are seeking a Senior Accountant to manage the end-to-end accounting of our Belgian entity, ensuring compliance with Belgian GAAP and supporting group reporting. This is an excellent opportunity for a French-speaking accountant to work in a truly international environment while being based in Bahrain.

What you'll be doing:

Accounting & Reporting

- Maintain accurate books for the Belgian entity in compliance with Belgian GAAP and group reporting requirements.

- Post journal entries, manage accruals, and perform monthly reconciliations (bank, AR, AP, inventory, fixed assets).

- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.

Statutory & Tax Compliance

- Prepare and file Belgian VAT returns, Intrastat, and other required statutory filings.

- Liaise with Belgian auditors, tax advisors, and government authorities to ensure compliance.

Accounts Receivable & Payable

- Oversee customer collections and timely posting of payments.

- Review and process vendor invoices and payment runs, ensuring adherence to internal controls.

Internal Controls & Process Improvement

- Maintain strong internal controls, including segregation of duties.

- Recommend and implement process improvements and automation opportunities.

Who you are:

-Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

-Minimum 3 years of full-cycle accounting experience, ideally with Belgian GAAP exposure.

-Strong knowledge of Belgian VAT and statutory compliance requirements.

-ERP experience (NetSuite or equivalent preferred).

-Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical mindset.

-Excellent communication skills in French (native/fluent) and good command of English.

-Willingness to work onsite in Bahrain and coordinate with Belgian stakeholders What We Offer.

-Competitive tax-free salary and benefits package.

-Relocation support (visa sponsorship, onboarding assistance) if needed.

-Opportunity to manage the full accounting cycle for an EU entity from Bahrain.

-Collaboration with a diverse, international team with exposure to European and US operations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From BD600.000 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Manama: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Accounting : 3 years (Required)

Language:

• French (Required)
• English (Required)

Location:

• Manama (Preferred)