General Ledger Accountant

The Company

Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.8 billion in revenue and 13,700 employees in 54 countries in 2023. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.

The Position

Job Summary

Job Purpose

The position will be part of the "Netting & IC" process team responsible for the management and reconciliation of the intercompany transactions to ensure accurate financial reporting according to group policies.

Responsibilities and Duties

Preparation and posting of manual journal entries ( accruals, reclasses, netting)
Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliations of intercompany accounts to ensure all balances are accurate and discrepancies are resolved promptly
Work closely with finance teams across various departments and international offices to gather necessary financial data, facilitate transactions, and resolve discrepancies
Assist in the preparation of consolidated financial statements, ensuring that intercompany transactions are accurately reflected in the company’s financial reports
Participate in internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations for intercompany transactions and reconciliations
Ensure all intercompany transactions comply with company policies
Preparation of the controls for the assigned entities
Support at ad hoc request from CAR
Preparation of BS reconciliation according to the group policy

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business
3-5 years of relevant experience in SSC
Experience with SAP S4 Hana
Fluent in English
Conversant in French, German, Italian or any other European language is a plus

Desirable

Experience of working within strict deadlines

Skills & Person Specification

Good communication skills
Results Orientation
Customer Service Orientation
Self-Motivation & Resilience
IT Savviness, i.e. willingness to learn and/or experience with new systems & tools

Position Type

Full time

and

Permanent

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