Graduate Program in Accounting

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 17,000 people globally.

OBJECTIVE & STRUCTURE

The objective is to help you develop a broad understanding of the company and its diverse activities, and to provide opportunities for you to build your network across a number of areas related to accounting activities of the company.

Through a combination of structured training and informal on-the-job learning, you will experience different areas of our business. You will be assigned various individuals and group tasks, helping you build the skills and expertise you need for a diverse, challenging and exciting career at LDC.

Expected start date: November, 2023.

The Graduate program at LDC is a 2-phase process:

Phase 1 - Build business experience and skills: Graduate Trainee for 6 months (Flexible time of work schedule based on your availability)

During this phase, you will get the opportunity to gain experience across different roles withing the LDC’s Accounting Department and you will receive training on related topics.

Phase 2 – Moving into a regular role

At the end of the first phase, if job performance is high and there is a business need, you will be offered a permanent role. Being a global company, we offer the opportunity to meet and work with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds in a highly motivating environment.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Posting incoming invoices, travel expenses according to travel management policy
• Posting of fixed assets, accruals for subcontractors and missing invoices during month end close
• Reconciliation and maintenance of vendor and customer balances and master data
• Banks and Intercompany reconciliations
• Risk exposure reporting
• Resolve commercial transactions related queries
• Preparation of payment proposal and payment run
• Analysis of business performance
• Participate in the monthly closing and reporting process

YOUR PROFILE

• Highly motivated with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good organizational and problem resolution skills
• Good analytical skills, attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work according to established possesses and procedures
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
• Ability to work in a team, to maintain professional attitude and adapt in a multicultural environment

LANGUAGES & COMPUTER SKILLS

• Fluency in English is Essential

• Ability to work with Microsoft Office

EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE

• College or University degree in Accounting/ Finance – preferable in 3rd or 4th year or recent graduate

• No work experience required 

WE PROVIDE YOU WITH:

• Flexible time of work schedule
• Young, diverse, and dynamic environment
• Opportunity for full time role
• Opportunity to work in multinational and multicultural environment
• Opportunity to learn and practice different ERP systems (SAP)
• Social events & team-building opportunities

SELECTION PROCESS

The Selection Process will follow the below mentioned approach:

• Application Screening
• HR Interview
• Online Assessments
• Case Study Evaluation & Interviews (preferable Face-To-Face)

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.



We offer

- 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