Finance Generalist Cathie Associates

DEME is a global solutions provider in a challenging and rapidly changing world. Our expertise and vast experience has been deployed over the centuries for dredging, environmental and marine engineering business solutions such as: port construction and improving maritime access worldwide. We have been creating land for 150 years and will continue to do so in the future. Therefore we are looking for motivated candidates to reinforce our team.
Cathie Associates, a leading international engineering and consulting company specializing in the offshore and nearshore sectors, is seeking a skilled and adaptable flexible Generalist Finance Profile to join our team in Diegem. This role will play a vital part in assisting with accounting, project controlling, and various ad hoc tasks for all entities within the organization.
Joining Cathie Associates provides a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-growing company within the offshore energy sector. If you are a motivated and flexible finance professional with a passion for accounting, project controlling, and diverse financial tasks, we encourage you to apply.
Together, we can contribute to the success and growth of our organization.Your responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining accurate financial records for all entities, including data entry, reconciliations, and preparing financial statements.

• Process accounts payable and receivable transactions, ensuring timely and accurate payments and collections.

• Collaborate with the finance team to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures and local accounting standards.

• Assist with quarterly-end and year-end closing activities, including preparing journal entries and supporting schedules.

• Collaborate with project teams to monitor and control project budgets, expenses, and financial performance.

• Assist in preparing project cost estimates and budgets, and provide regular reports on actual costs and variances.

• Participate in project meetings to provide financial insights, identify potential risks, and support decision-making processes.

• Assist with project-related invoicing and ensure timely and accurate billing to clients.

• Support the finance team in various ad hoc financial analyses, such as financial modeling, forecasting, and profitability assessments.

• Contribute to the development and improvement of financial processes and systems, recommending and implementing best practices.

• Assist in internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and information as required.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address finance-related inquiries and provide financial support for company-wide initiatives.

Your profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. Additional certifications (e.g., ACCA, CPA) are a plus.

• Proven experience in accounting and finance, preferably in a similar role within a multinational or consulting environment.

• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial analysis, and project controlling.

• Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics is desirable.

• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to work with complex data sets.

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Fluency in English, good knowledge of Dutch and French.

Our offer

• Full-time job alternately in our office in Diegem and headquarters in Zwijndrecht;

• A challenging and varied job;

• A permanent training track which allows you to develop yourself personally and professionally;

• A competitive salary in line with your experience.