Alternant Finance - Junior Consolidation analyst

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.

Environment:

Challenging environment within a highly skilled team of 7 persons. On top of the quarterly consolidation process, the consolidation team supports the top management in adhoc requests. Day-to-day work with different functions (FP&A, Tax, etc.). The Global consolidation team is in charge of producing the Group consolidated financial statements but also prepares the EMEA contribution accounts to the Group and dedicated consolidated financial statements of LDC Suisse.

The Global consolidation team is currently launching a significant IT project to replace its consolidation tool. Project will start in 2024.

Strong profile with fast learning curve as opportunities to evolve within the team exist.

Job description:

Being involved in the quarterly consolidation process, the Junior Consolidation analyst – the candidate would, among other tasks:

• Prepare the Group published consolidated financial statements under IFRS for some specific transversal tasks, using the dedicated software SAP BFC:
  • Challenge and review the coherence (accuracy and completeness) of the information reported by local and regional teams for specific transversal tasks;
  • Ensure the transversal tasks are produced on time, complete and accurate;
  • Provide insights on best practices and compliance with IFRS on the transversal tasks
• Assist regional consolidation teams by providing technical assistance on IFRS matters together with the Group Consolidation team,
• Follow up of consolidation entries’ documentation;
• Answer external auditor’s requests (twice a year) and prepare audit support schedules and working papers;
• Perform research on technical accounting issues and prepare IFRS memos:
  • Analysis of specific financial statements topics,
  • Documentation on specific points and transactions (IFRS and/or business related).
• Contribute to the IT project for the replacement of SAP BFC tool.

Requirements:

• University master degree in Accounting or Finance with specialization in audit/accounting, Top-tier Business / Engineer school;
• IFRS knowledge;
• Good knowledge of Microsoft tools.

Skills:

• Strong teamwork skills;
• Ability to work in a proactive way;
• Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills;
• Ability to be flexible, to adapt to challenging deadlines and business demands;
• Fluency in English (written and spoken);
• Demonstrated interests in technical and complex financial accounting matters;
• Result-oriented and quality-driven.

Based in Lyon.

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

• Flexible working

• Access to Training and Development 

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