Accounting and Events Assistant
Global Office
BDO is an international network of public accounting, tax and advisory firms, the BDO Member Firms,
which perform professional services under the name of BDO. The global network provides advisory
services in 154 countries, with 64,300 people working out of 1,400 offices worldwide. The combined
fee income of all the BDO Member Firms was $7.30 billion in 2015.
BDO is the brand name for the BDO network and for each of the BDO member firms.
Service provision within the international BDO network is coordinated by Brussels Worldwide Services
BVBA, a limited liability company incorporated in Belgium with its statutory seat in Zaventem.
Job Overview
The Global Office organises over 45 international events every year, giving thousands of employees
something to remember. The Global Office is looking for an Accounting and Events Assistant to support
the complete lifecycle of the events and assist the Accounting team in day-to-day operations.
You will be working for the Global Office of the BDO network, in an international and dynamic
environment, where initiatives are welcomed and compensation is fair.
This role is full time, based in Zaventem, Belgium. 50% will be dedicated to Events and 50% to
Accounting.
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
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Administrative processing of incoming and outgoing invoices (not limited to events)
Administrative support for international events. This involves:
o creating and maintaining event information on connect, the global intranet (prepare,
collate material, upload)
o create and monitor surveys and feedback
o managing registration sites (RegOnline)
o monitoring and processing registrations
o sending invitation letters, confirmations, reminders
o assisting the on-site coordination (when required)
o issuing attendance certificates
o monitoring the event email account and responding to questions from delegates
The Accounting and Events Assistant will be closely working with and reporting to the Senior
Accountant and the International Events Manager.
Education and Professional Skills/Knowledge
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Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience
Minimum 1 year of experience in Accounting and/or Event administration
Advanced knowledge of MS Office, strong Excel knowledge is a must, other events-related
systems (e.g. RegOnline) and experience of SharePoint is a major plus
Knowledge of accounting software (e.g. BOB50) is a plus
Excellent level of English (the working language of the Global Office), including verbal and
written and proof reading, other languages a real plus
Strong attention to details and number accuracy
Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage and follow up a high volume of
(predominantly e-mail) requests on concurrent projects
Ability to work autonomously and to build effective working relationships with the team and
within the network
Proactivity, show initiative and able to anticipate project needs
Committed and reliable
Enthusiastic and willing to work outside office hours if necessary
Ability to prioritise workloads and flexibility to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
The position requires working within a multicultural office
How to apply
Please send your CV and motivation letter in English to Philip Van der Auwera, Talent Management
Specialist & HR Manager at GO-recruitment@bdo.global detailing your availability and salary
expectations, as well as references.
The anticipated start date is ASAP.