Financial Expert

You are good with numbers - nothing happens without you being on top of it. You are our anchor who is responsible for getting and keeping our finances and bookkeeping up to date.

Location:
Ghent
Contract:
Full-time

WHO WE ARE

Since 2014, Fanfinity has brought fans and brands together in the gaming industry.

We create and deliver fan experiences for gaming communities in Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Magic: The Gathering, Flesh & Blood, Disney Lorcana, One Piece, League of Legends, CS:GO, Mario Kart, Splatoon, and more!

With more than 9 nationalities in our team of 25+ dedicated gaming and esports experts, we support our communities and clients (brands, conventions, tournament organisers & game publishers) all across Europe and beyond, from our offices in Ghent (Belgium) and London (UK). We love games and want to share our excitement with communities around the world.

We’ve hosted 200+ events in 14+ countries, welcoming 250.000+ fans, and as a fast-growing company, we’re looking to expand even further.

We also provide the gaming industry with solutions in logistics, e-commerce, consulting, retail marketing, corporate events, etc.

DIVERSITY MAKES US STRONG

We believe that a diverse team is what makes us strong. We value our differences and encourage everyone to be themselves at work. We welcome anyone from all backgrounds to join our team regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, and ability. We are committed to creating a culture of belonging in which we can all grow and succeed together.

YOUR ROLE

You are our anchor who is responsible for getting and keeping our finances and bookkeeping up to date.

YOUR TASKS

Finance

  • Processing invoices, expense reports and other financial documents
  • Preparation and dispatch of invoices
  • Debtor management
  • Assist in complying with tax regulations and obligations

Accounting

  • You keep track of all incoming & outgoing invoices, and oversee the creditors and debtors balance sheet at all times.
  • You make sure our financial records are always up to date, and work closely with our project managers to ensure the project records match accounting.
  • You process all financial transactions, and make sure all payments are processed quickly, efficiently and correctly.
  • You support our external accountant in submitting VAT returns by providing all needed documents.
  • You are the point of contact at Fanfinity for our external accountant and VAT consultants, and report directly to CFO & CEO.
  • You are a driven person and are eager to embrace a wide variety of financial challenges in a fast-growing internationally oriented company.
  • Financial reports & projections? You make them, on point.

Controlling

  • You check in with Project Managers to manage budget closings. 
  • Making sure all documents are provided by Project Managers, to close budgets financially. 
  • Checking if budget numbers and accounting numbers match.

WHAT YOU BRING

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting & Fiscality, or equivalent experience.

Knowledge:

  • Languages: Fluency in English & Dutch
  • IT: Slack, Google Workspace
  • Game industry & community knowledge
  • Accounting (VAT, basic principles)
  • Experience with accounting software
  • Ins & outs of bookkeeping and numbers

Skills:

  • Accuracy
  • Flexibility
  • Collaboration & communication
  • Proactivity
  • Diplomacy
  • Punctuality
  • Discretion & respect 
  • Mindful of confidentiality 
  • Expert navigation of the digital world of finance and accounting tools

Professional Experience:

  • Minimum of 2+ years of relevant experience in accounting or finance.

OUR OFFER

  • Full-time job with the possibility of permanent employment.
  • A position with responsibility and room to grow.
  • A transparent career development framework with actionable steps to grow within the company
  • A health insurance plan
  • A healthy work-life balance.
  • You will join an open company culture where initiative is appreciated.
  • You will have the opportunity to occasionally participate in international events.
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About us

We are a diverse group of people united in our passion for games. We pride ourselves with bringing people from all backgrounds together through meaningful events all over the world. We are driven to create the best possible experience for our communities and are right there enjoying them together.