EMEA Treasury Project Specialist

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 18,000 people globally.

Overview / Brief

To assist the EMEA Financing Manager and support the EMEA treasury team located in Geneva, Lyon and Sofia, we are looking or a Treasury Project Specialist.

This position will closely work with finance function located in EMEA countries and with IT (FPSO) & Project teams.

Main Responsibilities:

Transversal projects adding value to the Group (cost optimization, etc.):

• Follow-up of a global cash pooling structure
• Support to set-up a central intercompany treasury function
• Participation in ad-hoc projects: ringfencings, mergers, set-up of new businesses, improvement of treasury systems and reporting tools, etc.
• Be the link between back-office operation team, cash management team, process and systems teams

Projects to integrate new businesses and activities:

• In relation with the newly acquired businesses in Europe:
  - Set-up of new bank accounts and connection with our existing cash pooling
  - Treasury System roll-outs
  - Review of the current organization and processes, alignment with LDC policies and procedures
  - Support the integration of operational treasury tasks in EMEA treasury team
• Upon request from the Business or from EMEA countries, set-up and maintenance of bank accounts, including SWIFT connectivity
• Participation in treasury-related topics of SAP roll-outs

Internal control and security projects:

• Review and challenge of treasury internal controls; improvements of existing controls; implementation of remediation procedures where applicable
• Rationalization of ebanking accesses
• Review and monitoring of the exceptions to the payment policy

Experience

• University or business school degree in finance, with specialization in Treasury (or accounting)
• 5 years experience in a banking or corporate environment

Other skills (Computer Skills, etc)

• Good contact and communication skills
• High reactivity and problem solver, resistant to stress
• Trustworthy and reliable. Conscientious and accurate
• Project-oriented mindset
• General knowledge of Banking connectivity environment (SWIFT)
• Knowledge of Treasury Management Systems (Quantum, Trax) is a plus
• Fluency in English; French would be considered as a plus

Additional Information for the job

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.

Our Benefits

• 25 annual paid leave
   
• Flexible working hours
   
• Food vouchers
   
• Transportation allowance
   
• Additional medical & dental insurance
   
• Life insurance
   
• Sports card with 90/10 coverage
   
• Various learning & development opportunities
   
• Yearly performance evaluation plans
   
• Social clubs & Wellbeing initiatives
   
• Team buildings & social events
   
• Employee Referral Program