Junior Accounting Manager, Record to Report - North America

About Umicore

Powering the cars of the future. Reducing harmful emissions. Giving unique properties to high-end applications. Giving new life to used metals. We are the leading circular materials technology company fulfilling its mission to create materials for a better life. 

About our Support Functions

A global organisation. It’s not just those in our industrial sites and technical centres that are vital to Umicore’s growth. Across our support functions we ensure that we continue to grow and evolve – whether it’s by making sure our decisions are commercially viable, enhancing our reputation, building new customer relationships or finding the right people who can build on what we’ve already achieved. The variety of our work means we cannot stand still. We need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new ideas. Which is where you come in.

What you will be doing

Legal Entity Expert

Within the scope of North American Business Entities assigned and under the guidance of the GFS Manager NA:

• Proactively manage day-to-day accounting activities, including general accounting entries, provision calculations & management,  general ledger maintenance, cost accounting and financial reporting.
• Act as a liaison between different stakeholders. For example, NA Business Unites, Corporate Functions, GFS Colleagues, auditors, etc.
• Perform account reconciliations and variance analysis to explain the major movements on the balance sheet and P&L accounts.
• Preparation and ownership of the financial statements.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing relevant documentation and addressing audit inquiries.
• Stay updated on changes in accounting regulations and ensure compliance with applicable financial reporting standards in order to maintain controls.
• Oversight of accounting processes to ensure accuracy and correctness.
• Support internal controls requirements and different departments by providing financial information
• Assure successful implementation of GFS global processes, evaluate end-to-end performance and adjust as needed.

Monthly & Year-End Closing

• Proactively manages the monthly closing activities for the assigned scope completing accounting tasks on time with high accuracy with close interaction with the different stakeholders (BU controlling, corporate departments,…)
• Solve problems impacting month-end close.
• Prepares assigned internal and external reports for the business units, corporate consolidation, external stakeholders and tax authorities.
• Identifies and addresses obstacles impacting the timely completion of month‑end processes, ensuring they are captured for post–month‑end review and future improvement.

Process Optimization

• Participate in end-to-end projects: setup requirements, meet project milestones, testing and implementation taking approach of innovation, teamwork and collaboration as part of our DNA
• Contribute to the development and implementation of streamlined accounting processes, controls, and policies
• Review and analyze financial data to identify discrepancies, variances, and opportunities for process improvement

Who we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in business or accounting. Master’s degree in business, accounting or related discipline considered an asset
• CPA designated or actively working towards.
• Minimum 3 years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong technical knowledge in accounting practices and principles
• Experience in performing accounting reconciliations, managing month-end closing activities and preparation/interpretation of statements
• Experience using SAP
• High proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly Excel.
• High Competency in English
• Experience with the following processes:
• Record to Report (general accounting) process and reporting activities.
• internal controls, audit, tax support and reporting activities.

• Strong customer service orientation with excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical or financial information to a non-technical audience
• Strong team player with ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams. A demonstrated track record of successful interaction with colleagues within an international context.
• To uphold, respect, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards as outlined in the company's guidelines, both personally and within the team. 
• Act as a role model by fostering a culture of care and responsibility within the team. Encourage and support team members to actively participate in preventive measures and continuous improvement initiatives related to health and safety activities
• Resilience and Adaptability to new processes and willing to tackle to bring order and logic to the process.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Exhibits a strong commitment to staying technically relevant with a desire for continuous learning and professional development.
• Enthusiastic, can do and positive mindset even under pressure.
• Independent problem-solver and decision-maker;
• High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information with utmost discretion.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• This is an additional hire. 
• Artificial intelligence is not used in the selection process. 
• The salary range for this position is $80,000-95,000

What we offer

We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?

If my expertise can help reduce harmful vehicle emissions, IMAGINE WHAT YOU COULD DO