Associate Accountant

The Company

Imerys Is The World’S Leading Supplier Of Mineral-Based Specialty Solutions For The Industry With €3.6 Billion In Revenue And 12,400 Employees In 40 Countries In 2024. 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.

Imerys Is Listed On Euronext Paris (France) With The Ticker Symbol Nk.Pa.

The Position

Associate Accountant

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.

As part of our ongoing growth, we are actively looking for Accountants to join our team and support our entities across the EMEA region! 

Ready to take the next step in your financial career? Join a team where your potential will be supported and your contribution will matter.🤝

What We Offer:

• Competitive Compensation Package

• Hybrid Work Model

• Health insurance, benefits tailored to your needs and wellbeing program

• Shuttle Bus

• A dynamic, multicultural team with opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Access to continuous learning and development programs
• 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):

• Book invoices and check versus order and goods / services receipt.
• Obtain payment approval, prepare payment runs, post payments to general ledger accounts.
• Evaluate and review accounts payable balances, including accounts analysis and review of cash disbursements.
• Process accounts payable adjustments for errors or omissions.
• Monitor purchase orders and prepare accruals for month and year end closing.
• Make recommendations for process improvement.
• Reconciliation of financial accounts, ensuring their accuracy and resolving any discrepancies found during the process.
• 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
• 0-3 years of relevant experience
• Experience with ERPs (experience with SAP will be a plus)

• Fluent In English

• Conversant in French, German, Italian or any other European language is a plus
• Accuracy and detail orientation

• Good Communication Skills

• Self-Motivation And Resilience

• Hands-on attitude and Problem Solving

• Customer Service Orientation

• Collaboration with other team members
• Follow all company policies and procedures
• Very Good Excel Skills
• IT Savviness, i.e. willingness to learn and/or experience with new systems & tools

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

Only technical issues will be monitored through the below inbox:

• recruiting.support@ imerys.com
• PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT RESUMES OR APPLICATIONS TO THIS EMAIL, AS THEY WILL NOT BE REVIEWED. 
• To ensure fairness and legal compliance in our recruitment processes, only applications received through the online application process will be considered. 

Imerys Is An Affirmative Action And Equal Opportunity Employer And It Is Our Policy To Not Discriminate Against Any Employee Or Applicant For Employment Because Of Race, Color, Religion, Sex, National Origin, Age, Marital Status, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Genetic Information, Disability, Veteran Status, Or Any Other Status Protected By Federal, State Or Local Laws.