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

In 2019, we established our first Shared Service Center (SSC) in Greece, with the goal of streamlining and optimizing financial operations for our entities across Europe. Today, the SSC plays a key role in our financial operations and has been recognized as a Great Place to Work, reflecting our commitment to quality, employee support, and a positive work environment.

We are actively looking for accountants to join one of our R2R (Report to Report) teams consisting of Banking and Treasury, Fixed Assets, Intercompany and General Accounting. You will ensure accuracy and compliance of Group reporting with Group accounting policies under IFRS. As an SSC Accountant within our Process teams, you will play a key role in the delivering standardized, high quality, and timely financial services across the organization. Working within the General Ledger stream you will be responsible for executing end to end R2R activities including journal entries postings, balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany reconciliations, month end and year end activities and financial reporting for multiple business regions and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. You will ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial data, support compliance with accounting standards through collaboration with internal stakeholders, regional finance teams.

What We Offer:

Competitive compensation package
Hybrid work model
A dynamic, multicultural team with opportunities for personal and professional growth
Access to continuous learning and development programs
Health insurance and other benefits tailored to your needs
Recognition as part of a Great Place to Work company culture
The chance to work in a global environment, collaborating with colleagues from across Europe and beyond

Your Responsibilities (depending on the process team):

Preparation and posting of journal entries,
Bank postings and clearing of CIT accounts,
Execution of controls for the assigned perimeter,
Preparation of BS reconciliation according to the group policy
Daily cash management
Bank reconciliation
Current account posting & reconciliation (interest, hedging, loans etc)
Performance of month-end closing activities
Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliations of intercompany accounts to ensure all balances are accurate and discrepancies are resolved promptly
Preparation of monthly reporting packages (Sales, Cash Flow, Expense Analysis)

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business is considered as a plus
1 to 3 years of relevant experience in Accounting or related financial services roles
Fluent in English (any other language is considering as a plus)

Experience with ERPs (experience with SAP4 Hana will be a plus)
Working knowledge in Ms Office and/ or G sheets
Having worked in a SSC environment would be a key asset
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to negotiate with key accounts
Positive attitude and a commitment to providing exceptional service to clients
Comfortable working with strict deadlines

Why Join Imerys?

At Imerys, we believe in fostering a work environment where employees can thrive. By joining our team, you’ll have the opportunity to work in a supportive, innovative, and collaborative environment. We are committed to providing our employees with the tools and resources needed to succeed and grow in their careers.

If you are passionate about accounting and want to be part of a leading global company, we want to hear from you!

Position Type

Full time

and

Permanent

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