Chief Accountant

Responsibilities

• Independently manage Record to Report (R2R) accounting processes for selected group entities.
• Prepare and post General Ledger journal entries.
• Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities in line with the established closing schedule.
• Reconcile balance sheet and profit & loss accounts, and analyze balances and transactions.
• Process and reconcile intercompany transactions.
• Prepare provisions, accruals, deferrals, and other period-end closing entries.
• Prepare data for statutory and group reporting purposes.
• Prepare financial statements in compliance with local statutory requirements.
• Prepare documentation and provide explanations for internal and external audits.
• Collaborate with Tax, Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and Treasury teams to ensure accurate accounting treatment of business transactions.
• Identify accounting discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.
• Participate in projects related to the optimization, standardization, and automation of finance and accounting processes.
• Create and update process documentation and procedures.

Requirements

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in financial accounting, with a strong focus on General Ledger and/or Record to Report processes.
• Very good knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience working with ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Good command of English, French would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of IFRS is considered an advantage.
• High level of accuracy, independence, and analytical thinking skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to effectively manage priorities.

ArcelorMittal is the world's leading steel and mining company, with a presence in 60 countries and primary steelmaking facilities in 15 countries. Our material is part of the fabric of life. What we produce makes a difference – to individuals, communities, businesses and society. At ArcelorMittal, the safety, health, and wellbeing of our employees are our top priorities. We believe that every accident is avoidable, and it is essential for every employee, from the shop floor to the management committee, to hold this belief. 
Our purpose is to produce ever smarter steels that have a positive benefit for people and planet. Steels made using innovative processes which use less energy, emit significantly less carbon and reduce costs. Steels that are cleaner, stronger and reusable. Steels for electric vehicles and renewable energy infrastructure that will support societies as they transform through this century. With steel at our core, our inventive people and an entrepreneurial culture at heart, we will support the world in making that change. This is what we believe it takes to be the steel company of the future. 

Do you want to make an impact? We’re looking for talented people to join a global community. ArcelorMittal is the world’s leading steel company. Our material is part of the fabric of life. Our purpose – and the reason why we exist – is to create smarter steels for people and planet. Help us develop the material that tomorrow’s world will be made of. In return, we offer endless career opportunities, international experiences in a diverse, multi-cultural organisation, working with leading experts, and lifelong learning through the ArcelorMittal University. 

As Segment Finance, we develop financial planning & analysis to help Segment & Clusters frame, monitor and achieve their business objectives. We want to be a business partner of choice to identify & promote value creation initiatives across all functions. We see our team as an open ground for new talents, with a clear focus on creativity, diversity & inclusion.

Our Mission is to:

• Develop financial planning & analysis to help Segment & Clusters frame, monitor and achieve their business objectives
• Reinforce Segment & Clusters decision making by bringing the relevant strategic, financial & business perspectives
• Promote and drive value creation initiatives across the different functions
• Ensure fair allocation of financial resources between business stakeholders
• Set up a transparent business environment, in compliance with internal & external financial standards & procedures