Accounting Assistant

KEMIN ANIMAL NUTRITION AND HEALTH – EMENA is searching for an Accounting Assistant to support our Finance Team in Herentals, Belgium.

We are Kemin 

We are visionaries who see things differently and are inspired by the world around us. We have been dedicated to using applied science to improve the quality of life for over half a century. Committed to feed and food safety, Kemin maintains top-of-the-line manufacturing facilities where over 500 specialty ingredients are made for humans and animals in the global feed and food industries, as well as the health, nutrition, beauty and textile markets. We provide product solutions and options to customers in more than 120 countries.

A privately held, family-owned and operated company, Kemin has more than 3,000 global employees and operates in 90 countries including manufacturing facilities in Belgium, Brazil, China, India, Italy, Russia, Singapore, South Africa and the United States.

As Accounting Assistant at KEMIN you will become part of our Finance team EMENA. You will have a variety of responsibilities such as:

• Manage daily intake of vendor invoices: copy, file, and match with purchase orders and receiving documents.
• Route invoices to appropriate team members for approval.
• Perform reviews of expense reports for compliance with internal policies and regulations.
• Monitor and verify outstanding purchase orders and follow up as needed.
• Responsible for 3-way match and other approvals to ensure a timely vendor payment run.
• Track and manage incoming credit notes.
• Provide general administrative support to the AP team, including document preparation and data entry.
• Respond to routine inquiries and escalate complex issues to appropriate staff.
• Compile and organize financial data and reports as requested.

Growth Path

This role is ideal for someone looking to build a long-term career in accounting. As you gain experience and demonstrate your capabilities, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Take on broader accounting tasks (e.g., general ledger, accruals, reconciliations)
• Participate in audits and financial statement preparation
• Advance into roles such as Junior Accountant, Staff Accountant, or Financial Analyst

What will make you successful

• Bachelor's degree Accounting / Tax,
• Hands-on mentality,
• Fluency in Dutch and English,
• PC literature (Word, Excel, e-mail, ERP-systems),
• Open minded, flexible approach.

What’s in it for you

• A challenging opportunity with a lot variety where you can take ownership of your role and grow
• A competitive financial package 
  • • Yearly bonus
    • Medical coverage
    • Bike lease
    • Life and travel insurance
    • Pension plan
    • Meal vouchers   
• Continued learning opportunities - at Kemin we are compelled by curiosity, we offer our employees the possibility to develop themself on a personal and profession level
  • • • Tuition reimbursement  
      • Linkedin Learning
      • Corporate University with online and in person trainings

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