Junior Accountant
About Umicore
Reducing harmful vehicle emissions. Giving new life to used metals. Powering the cars of the future. As a global materials and technology group, we pioneer approaches to sustainability that continue to offer customers materials and solutions that are essential to everyday life. We aim to be a clear world leader in materials for clean mobility and recycling and have turned our sustainability approach into an even greater competitive advantage. To achieve this, however, we know we can’t stand still. We know we need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new ideas. It’s why we invest so much in research & development. It’s why we push ourselves to tackle increasingly complex challenges. It’s why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed. It’s why we are looking for talented individuals to shape tomorrow by leading the way today. In an environment like this, imagine what you could do?
About Rechargeable Battery Materials
We are all on the move. Umicore’s rechargeable battery materials give people autonomy and connectivity. We are a pioneer in battery materials that give added range and performance to electric vehicles. Our materials also ensure longer battery life for portable electronics. To enable our customers to produce even better performing batteries we cannot stand still. We need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new ideas. Which is where you come in.
What you will be doing
- Prepare management accounting functions including month-end/ year-end close, rolling forecast, annual budget and planning process
- Monitor performance indicators, including but not limited to margin analysis, highlight trends and analyze the causes of unexpected variance
- Assist in month-end closing
- Participate in projects for system enhancement / implementation
- Assist in annual audit/tax filing
- Perform ad hoc assignments as required
Who we are looking for
- Bachelor degree in Finance / Accounting, Finalist or Professional member of recognized accounting bodies is an advantage
- At least 2-3 years with accounting experiences and SAP knowledge would be an advantage
- Attentive to details, strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Good communication skill
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Knowledge in PowerBI is a plus
- Good spoken and written English as well as Cantonese and Putonghua
- Team player, works well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Independent, Pro-active
- Hardworking, self-initiated, responsible and organized person
What we offer
We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?
If our battery materials can improve smartphone performance, IMAGINE WHAT YOU COULD DO?