Financial Accountant

Our Accounting Department is looking for a Financial Accountant to be part of the team.

The position encompasses the following tasks:

• Keeping the books of numerous group companies, domiciled in various jurisdictions, according to IFRS and providing a monthly reporting pack to Consolidation
• Preparation of statutory financial statements according to the respective jurisdictions’ requirements
• Execution of monthly intercompany reconciliations resulting from transactions between Group legal entities
• Liaison with counterparts of other group companies worldwide, as well as with internal departments like Legal, Tax and Consolidation for above responsibilities

Candidates who would excel in our environment:

• Advanced English language ability, both written and spoken
• Qualified Chartered Accountant, with Big 4 audit firm articles experience
• l -2 Years of post-qualification working experience
• Excellent knowledge of IFRS, experience on Swiss GAAP is highly preferred
• Knowledge of SAP S4 Hana Fi/Co, Analysis for Office ‘AfO’, Microsoft Suite, in particular Excel

Our ideal candidate:

• Is a dynamic, lateral thinking individual with a positive, enthusiastic attitude and a strong desire to learn
• Interacts well within a team environment, takes initiative, and approaches and resolves issues in a structured methodical manner
• Has a strong sense of responsibility, ownership and is attentive to detail.
• Has an interest in technology and a willingness to understand the technical landscape

Who we are

Glencore is one of the world’s largest global diversified natural resource companies and a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities. Through a network of assets, customers and suppliers that spans the globe, we produce, process, recycle, source, market and distribute the commodities that advance everyday life.

With over 140,000 employees and contractors and a strong footprint in over 30 countries in both established and emerging regions for natural resources, our marketing and industrial activities are supported by a global network of offices.

Glencore’s customers are principally industrial consumers, such as those in the automotive, steel, power generation, battery manufacturing and oil sectors. We also provide financing, logistics and other services to producers and consumers of commodities.