General Accountant BeNeLux

🏠 What Do We Do?

Born in 2021 from the desire to make cities less polluted and quieter, Electra is helping to shift usage towards electric mobility by tackling the main barrier: charging.

Electra is constantly innovating to make electric vehicle charging easier, with a network of fast charging stations (20 minutes on average) and a maximally simplified user experience.

Based in Paris, Lyon, Bordeau, Nantes, Brussels, Madrid, Zurich, Vienna, Munich, Milan and Amsterdam, Electra's teams aim to deploy a network of 15,000 fast charging points by 2030, proud to contribute to the energy transition in Europe.

In 4 years, we have:

• Deployed +440 stations and over 2000 fast-charging points

• Secured thousands of stations to establish Electra as a leader in the European market

• Opened several offices in France and Europe

• Raised over €750 million in equity and debt financing from renowned investors and institutions

• Joined the French Tech Next 40 and won the European Scale-up of the Year 2024 award

• Assembled a team of over 220 talents… and this is just the beginning !

💼 Your Missions

As a General Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting the financial operations of Electra for the BeNeLux. You will be responsible for coordinating the different accountings, prepare financial reporting, recording and monitoring accounting transactions, ensuring compliance with tax regulations, and last but not least, contribute to the implementation of new accounting and P2P tools and processes. At Electra we always try to be be best in class when it comes to tools and process automation and this aspect is key to this position.

🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️Your responsibilities

In coordination with the Finance Manager BeNeLux and with the HQ Finance Team, you will be responsible for:

General Accounting

• Coordinating the accounting for BeNeLux with the external accounting firms
• Recording and monitoring accounting entries (suppliers, clients, treasury)
• Reconciling accounts and tracking balances
• Preparing supplier payments
• Review VAT declarations

Month-End & Year-End Closing

• Assisting in monthly and annual closings (incl. audit)
• Preparing account reconciliations and supporting documents
• Monitoring provisions and accruals

Controlling & Reporting

• Preparing monthly management report for investors
• Analyzing budget vs. actuals

Tools & Process Improvement

• Contributing to the implementation of our new accounting tool (SAP) and P2P tool (Payflows)
• Enhancing accounting processes for increased efficiency
• Collaborating with internal teams and tracking financial flows

Ad-Hoc Tasks

• Supporting various financial and administrative projects as needed

😎 Your Profile

• Degree in accounting, finance or related field
• 5+ years of experience in general accounting or financial operations
• Solid knowledge of accounting principles and tax regulations
• Project-mindedStrong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Fluency in Dutch, English and French
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools
• Experience with ERP systems (such as SAP) is a plus

⚡️ What Electra Offers You

• A great opportunity in a fast-growing scale-up
• An entrepreneurial journey with real impact
• A motivated and passionate team of 220+ professionals
• A flexible, inclusive, and international work environment
• An attractive compensation package (base + variable)
• Offices in the vibrant district of Châtelain in Brussels or from our breathtaking Spaklerweg, Amsterdam tower

At Electra, we strive to create an environment where everyone feels comfortable, safe, and free to be themselves, fully expressing their potential. We are committed to equal opportunities and do not tolerate discrimination based on religion, cultural background, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability. 💚

Even if you don’t tick all the boxes, we encourage you to apply! We value potential, motivation, and a growth mindset just as much as experience. 🚀