Job Description:
Assignment Sept 2026 to Oct 2027
Royal Canin is undertaking a major transformation programme called EOS to deliver against its strategy of being Fit for Future and removing business risk. The transformation has 4 key elements: new technology including implementation of SAP4 HANA, E2E standardized core processes, a strengthened data & analytics foundation, supported by a dedicated transformation team and change management. Following a successful pilot in Poland the 1st wave of implementations will go live in summer 2027 and RC EKA (European Key Accounts) will be one of 3 units to participate in the first wave. The approach will see local associates with relevant expertise moving onto the project and their day-to-day roles covered via backfills for the length of the project. EKA operates a unique model within Mars, delivering to major pan-European online customers operating in 28 markets and supplying direct ex-factory from 5 factories across Europe. It’s a small team of 37 associates with each role having high responsibility and impact. This role will be part of the backfill team covering day to day responsibilities in the running of the unit, covering a combination of General Accounting and Accounts Payable to support associates working part time on the EOS project.
The General Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate and comprehensive financial records, ensuring compliance with Mars GAAP, and supporting smooth financial operations. This role plays a key part in period-end closing and actively supports ICTC upon request, contributing to a robust governance and control environment. In addition to the core responsibilities of General Accounting, the associate will also support Accounts Payable activities, including the processing and posting of supplier invoices, performing vendor account reconciliations and supporting the AP month-end closing process.
What are we looking for?
- We welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds—whether through formal education or substantial hands-on experience that prepares them for success in this role
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
- Relevant experience in varied Accounting roles
- Foundational accounting and strong Internal Control framework knowledge
What will be your key responsibilities?
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, including journal entries, accruals, and adjustments in compliance with Mars GAAP
- Contribute to period-end and year-end closing activities including preparation of closing schedules, subsystem feeds, journal entries, reconciliations, and final financial reporting
- Manage Accounts Payable activities, including the processing and posting of supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy, completeness and timely processing in accordance with agreed procedures.
- Perform vendor account reconciliations and investigate and resolve discrepancies, overdue items and supplier queries.
- Support the AP payment process, including payment proposal preparation and follow-up, ensuring payments are accurate, complete and made in line with agreed payment terms and internal controls.
- Assist with regulatory filings, internal tax audit preparations, and reconciliations between tax and accounting data.
- Participate in cross-functional or finance-related projects, contributing accounting expertise and ensuring proper integration of Mars GAAP principles, ERP (Navision) processes, and internal control requirements.
- Identify and suggest improvements to streamline accounting processes and controls using Navision functionalities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support financial inquiries and ad-hoc department requests.
What can you expect from Mars?
Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles. Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today. A strong focus on learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University. An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
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Skills Required
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
- Relevant experience in varied accounting roles
- Foundational accounting knowledge
- Strong internal control framework knowledge
- Formal education or substantial hands-on experience preparing the candidate for success in the role
Mars Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Mars and has not been reviewed or approved by Mars.
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Healthcare Strength — The benefits package is positioned as comprehensive, with broad medical coverage and additional protections like life insurance and short- and long-term disability. Mental health support is emphasized, including free mental health services and wellbeing programming under initiatives such as Mars Be Well.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is highlighted as market-leading in the U.S., with an example of 18 weeks fully paid for both parents. Additional family-related leave types such as sick time for caregiving and bereavement leave are also described as part of the overall package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings are described as strong, including 401(k) matching (with a 6% match cited) and pension plans in some cases. The broader package also references retirement savings options and contributions aligned to local market practice, supporting long-term financial security.
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What We Do
For more than a century, Mars, Incorporated has been driven by the belief that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today. This idea is at the center of who we have always been as a global, family-owned business. Today, Mars is transforming, innovating and evolving in ways that affirm our commitment to making a positive impact on the world around us. Across our diverse and expanding portfolio of confectionery, food, and petcare products and services, we employ 133,000 dedicated Associates who are all moving in the same direction: forward. With $40 billion in annual sales, we produce some of the world’s best-loved brands including DOVE®, EXTRA®, M&M’s®, MILKY WAY®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, ORBIT®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, SKITTLES®, WHISKAS®, COCOAVIA®, and 5™; and take care of half of the world’s pets through our pet health services AniCura, Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, Pet Partners™, and VCA™. We know we can only be truly successful if our partners and the communities in which we operate prosper as well. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our Associates to take action every day to help create a world tomorrow in which the planet, its people and pets can thrive.
