Company Description
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.
Job Description
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;
Qualifications
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.
Additional Information
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.
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
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Private medical insurance
- Life insurance
- Flexible working
- Access to Training and Development
- Food vouchers
- Transportation Allowance
- Sports card with 90/10 coverage
- 25 days annual leave
- Modern office in communicative location
- Fruits days in the office
- Hybrid model of working
Top Skills
What We Do
Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. We leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world, delivering the right products to the right location, at the right time – safely, responsibly and reliably. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines (platforms). Since 1851 our portfolio has grown to include Grains & Oilseeds, Carbon Solutions, Food & Feed Solutions, Coffee, Cotton, Juice, Rice, Sugar, Freight and Global Markets. We help feed and clothe some 500 million people every year by originating, processing and transporting approximately 80 million tons of products. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and eight platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 17,000 people globally. For more information, visit www.ldc.com.
