General Ledger Accountant

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Hiring Remotely in Athens, GRC
Remote
Mid level
Other • Retail
The Role
Perform core general ledger activities including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and month-end closes. Ensure compliance with internal controls and IFRS, support audits, manage fixed asset lifecycles or general accounting flows, collaborate with European finance teams, and contribute to process harmonization and SSC efficiency projects.
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The CompanyImerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.4 billion in revenue and 12,300 employees in 40 countries in 2025. 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 PositionGeneral Ledger Accountant

Job Summary

We are currently expanding our Finance team and are looking for four (4) General Ledger Accountants to join us. Our GL department is structured into specialized sub-teams: General Accounting, Fixed Assets, Intercompany, and Treasury. By applying to this vacancy, you will be considered for a role within either our General Accounting or Fixed Assets streams. We aim to match your specific expertise and career aspirations with the team where you will have the greatest impact.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive compensation package

  • Hybrid work model

  • A dynamic, multicultural team with opportunities for personal and professional growth

  • Access to continuous learning and development programs

  • Health insurance and other benefits tailored to your needs

  • The chance to work in a global environment, collaborating with colleagues from across Europe and beyond

Your Responsibilities:

Depending on your team placement, your daily focus will include:

  • Core GL Activities: Prepare and post manual journal entries (accruals, adjustments, reclassifications) in line with strict month-end closing deadlines

  • Balance Sheet Reconciliations: Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliations ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of discrepancies

  • Financial Controls: Prepare controls for assigned entities and ensure compliance with internal policies and accounting standards (IFRS)

  • Specialized Accounting: Depending on the team, manage Fixed Asset lifecycles (capitalization, depreciation, disposals) or General Accounting flows (manage accruals  & prepaid expenses, financial analysis, and reporting)

  • Audit & Compliance: Support internal and external audits by providing clear documentation and explanations for transactions

  • Collaboration: Work closely with local business units and finance teams across Europe to gather data and facilitate smooth financial operations

  • Process Improvement: Contribute to the harmonization of processes and participate in special projects to increase SSC efficiency

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business

  • Professional Certifications: Possession of (or progress toward) professional qualifications (e.g. ACCA, ACA, CIA etc.) will be considered a significant plus

  • 1 to 3 years of relevant experience in Accounting or related financial roles

  • Fluency in English (additional languages will be considered a plus)

  • Experience with ERP systems (SAP S/4HANA experience will be considered a strong asset)

  • Strong working knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel and/or Google sheets 

  • Previous experience in an SSC environment would be considered an advantage

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.

Position TypeFull 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.

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The Company
Paris
10,001 Employees
Year Founded: 1880

What We Do

We are a world leader in mineral-based specialties, offering high value-added solutions to many different industries, ranging from process manufacturing to consumer goods. Our value-added solutions are formulated to meet the technical specifications of each customer and contribute to the performance of a multitude of products in three categories: 1. Functional additives - added to the mineral formulation of customers’ products. 2. Mineral components - essential constituents in the formulation of customers’ products. 3. Process enablers - used in customers’ manufacturing processes, but not present in the end product. These serve many industries such as construction materials, mobile energy, steelmaking, agri-food, automotive, and cosmetics.

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