Senior Accountant

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2 Locations
In-Office
Senior level
Chemical • Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Leads country-level accounting activities, including recording and reconciling transactions, preparing financial statements and IFRS-compliant reporting, supporting auditors, coordinating external audits, and preparing VAT and other tax reports. The role also verifies accounting accuracy and compliance, resolves discrepancies, manages tax inspections, and coordinates financial reporting according to statutory and group requirements.
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Senior Accountant

Location:

SP Schoolhouse

At Sibelco, we advance life through materials.
For over 150 years, we’ve been a trusted leader in sourcing, transforming, and distributing specialty industrial minerals. Our work powers progress across industries as diverse as glass, ceramics, construction, coatings, polymers, and water purification. Beyond our materials, we’re proud of our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and empowering people from all walks of life to thrive and make a meaningful impact.

Are We the Perfect Match?

At Sibelco, we believe building a successful career is a two-way journey. We’re looking for individuals who share our values and vision, just as much as you’re seeking a company that aligns with your aspirations. Together, we can shape the future.

Job Description:

Role Purpose:
​As member of the Country Servicing Business Services Team, this role is responsible for recording accounting information, enter transactions, consolidate and verify accounting records to assess accuracy and compliance. It is the lead accounting role within a country servicing team. 

Responsibilities:

  • Verify accounting records to assess accuracy and compliance

  • Prepare and record asset, liability, revenue, and expenses entries by compiling and analyzing account information

  • Maintain and balance accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, reconciling transactions; resolving discrepancies

  • Direct and coordinate the preparation of financial reporting according to IFRS, Sibelco Group reporting and statutory requirements

  • Summarize financial status by collecting information; prepare balance sheet, profit and loss, and other statements

  • Provide information to auditors

  • Manage and coordinate the annual external audit process

  • Prepare VAT and other tax reporting

  • Manage tax inspections

About you:

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, Accounting or Finance or equivalent by experience
  • Prior experience in accounting; 2 or more years of experience in accounting preferred
  • Standard costing experience preferred
  • Manufacturing experience a plus
  • Experience working in a fast paced environment.
  • English– proficient verbal & writing
  • Local language of the country of base and main operations – proficient verbal & writing
  • Prior ERP experience (SAP preferred)
  • Other languages are an asset
     

Employee Type:

Permanent

Why Join Us?

Sibelco is more than a workplace—it’s a community that encourages growth, innovation, and collaboration. Here’s what you can look forward to when you join our team:

  • Meet Our People: Careers

  • Learn About Our Recruitment Process: Learn More

  • Discover Our Sustainability Goals: Sibelco priorities

We also welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to support you through the selection process.

How to Apply

Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter/X and Facebook to learn more about life at Sibelco. Submit your application in the Apply option.

Please note: We do not require agency services as we have a dedicated Global Talent Acquisition Team.

 

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance, or equivalent experience
  • Prior accounting experience
  • At least 2 years of accounting experience
  • Standard costing experience
  • Experience working in a fast-paced environment
  • Proficient English verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficient verbal and written communication skills in the local language of the country of base and main operations
  • Prior ERP experience
  • SAP experience
  • Manufacturing experience
  • Additional language skills
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The Company
Year Founded: 1872

What We Do

Sibelco is a global material solutions company that mines, processes, and distributes specialty industrial minerals, focusing primarily on silica, clays, feldspathics, and olivine. Founded in 1872, the multinational business operates in 31 countries and is a leader in glass recycling. Their materials support diverse industries, including glass, ceramics, and construction, while driving sustainability through innovative mineral solutions.

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