Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of
agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from
farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage
our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers
and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization
of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus
Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately
18,000 people globally.Louis Dreyfus Company has the ambition of
creating a Global Business Service organization for its Finance,
Trading, Procurement processes. The aim is to create a practice of
more than 1 000 professionals worldwide to support the group
activities and growth in the next years. Bulgaria with its Sofia
Center is at the heart of the group ambition. Looking specially at
Finance Services for Sofia, the objective is to double the team in
the next years, with Sofia servicing the full group.
Brief:
Service one or several Louis Dreyfus countries on General Ledger
processes. This includes the coverage of day to day and closing
operations but also reporting and analysis.
To support its growth, Louis Dreyfus has embarked in a continuous
improvement approach as well as the digitalization of its
processes.
The position offers:
The ability to gain in expertise thanks to a network of experts in
Sofia but also worldwide;
Exposure to latest technologies (SAP S/4 Hana, Power BI reporting,
RPA, OneStream, …) and innovation with new AI tools (ex:
Copilot);
Exposure to continuous improvement methodologies (6 Sigma, 5 S, …)
and an opportunity for initiatives to improve finance
processes;
A career path thanks to the growth of Sofia Global Business
Services center and the growth of Louis Dreyfus globally;
The position is based in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Main responsibilities:
Gain accounting expertise by producing and ensuring the quality and
timeliness of the books in scope :
Within the month, process and review journals entries, ensuring the
General ledger is accurate for P&L and Balance sheet;
Execute monthly, quarterly, yearly closing activities, finalize
trial balance and prepare reporting according to the IFRS and group
standards;
Reconcile and justify balance sheet accounts;
Coordinate with teams in Sofia and in country;
Act as a business partner to the Finance teams in the country by
providing quality insights on accounting figures;
Interact with Sofia Global Business Services or Regional teams
(Consolidation, Controlling, Tax, Treasury, HR, etc);
Participate in the digitalization of the group:
With the opportunity of being a key user for S/4 Hana, taking part
of transformation of LDC IFRS and Managerial Reporting tool
(Onestream);
Harmonize and enhance process thanks to continuous improvement:
Work with the Continuous Improvement team to identify and implement
opportunities for process improvements;
Experience:
• Experience of accounting position.
• Experience/knowledge in IFRS.
• Experience in a multinational environment is an advantage.
Other skills:
• Knowledge /Technical & Functional skills
• Fluency in English language
• Good user knowledge of MS Office especially Excel and
Outlook.
• SAP experience/knowledge is an advantage.
Soft skills:
• Confident communicator and an ability to use own initiative;
• Good organizational and problem resolution skills;
• Ability to work with strict deadlines;
• Accuracy and attention to details;
• Good numerical skills;
• Ability to work in a team.
• English (Work profficiency)
Academics:
Higher Education in Accounting, Finance, similar or equivalent
experience.
Additional Information for the job
Diversity & Inclusion
LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards,
with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal
opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment
that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.
LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and
environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds
to apply.
Sustainability
Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.
We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both
for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our
people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the
environment around us
What We Offer
We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment,
which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your
skills and expertise with outstanding career development
opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private
companies in the world.
Our Benefits
25 annual paid leave
Flexible working hours
Food vouchers
Transportation allowance
Additional medical & dental insurance
Life insurance
Sports card with 90/10 coverage
Various learning & development opportunities
Yearly performance evaluation plans
Social clubs & Wellbeing initiatives
Team buildings & social events
Employee Referral Program