RTR Business Operations Support 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 apply our specialist knowledge to offer materials and solutions that are essential to everyday life.

About our Support Functions

A global organization. It is not just those in our industrial sites and technical centers that are vital to Umicore’s growth. Across our support functions, we ensure that we continue to grow and evolve – whether it’s by making sure our decisions are commercially viable, enhancing our reputation, building new customer relationships or finding the right people who can build on what we have already achieved. The variety of our work means 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.

Why should you join Umicore Global Finance Services (GFS)
Our team is part of the Umicore Finance organization and is delivering worldwide accounting services in accordance with the Umicore standards and focusing on accuracy, timeliness, productivity and compliance. The organization model of GFS is a combination of onshore and offshore activities and build around 3 organizational pillars (front office, business operations support and outsourced operations)  and 3 functional areas(around 3 pillars: Process-To-Pay, Order-To-Cash and Record-To-Report). The GFS team is delivering services towards 9 countries and close to 40 legal entities.

Our teams are organized in an agile way and are delivering solid financial data to support our ultimate clients, the Umicore business units, in making better decisions. A solid relationship with our stakeholders gives us the opportunity to deliver the services our internal customers really need and this at a competitive cost. Alongside a solid backbone of general accounting process, tools and methodologies, we implement innovative solutions and we are constantly looking for opportunities for improvement and routines  allowing us to dedicate and focus on what creates added value and impact for Umicore.

Next to our terms of employment and benefits, we genuinely believe in the personal development of our team and invest considerable resources to provide on-going training that builds and extends professional, technical and management skills in all areas.

You are curious, motivated and willing to work on several projects helping us in our journey?

You will be part of the Business Operations Support team Record-to-Report that:

is organized as process center of excellence on topics such as fixed assets, payroll, cost accounting, foreign currency activities,  and that ensures an excellent delivery of financial services, performance management and fosters a culture of continuous improvement. As the RTR Business Operations Support accountant, you will assist the RTR BOS Manager in the following areas:

• Supervise RTR Activities: Oversee daily operations related to RTR processes, including general ledger, fixed assets, intercompany transactions, payroll accounting and financial reporting.
• Coordinator Role: Lead and mentor a team of finance professionals within the nearshore team, providing guidance and support to ensure high performance and professional development.
• Month-End Close: Coordinate and manage the month-end close process, ensuring all financial data is accurately recorded and reported.
• Compliance and Controls: Ensure adherence to internal controls, accounting policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Reporting: Prepare and review financial reports, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Stakeholder Communication: Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders regarding R2R activities, providing updates and resolving issues as needed.
• System Management: Oversee the use of financial systems and tools, ensuring they are effectively utilized and maintained.
• Participate as SME: Act as a subject matter expert in the review, optimization, automation, and digitalization of certain RTR processes. Support improvement projects by bringing ideas, sharing expertise, assisting in testing applications, and providing feedback.
• Participate in End-to-End Projects: Set up requirements, meet project milestones, and manage testing and implementation.

Who we are looking for

• You have a bachelor or master degree in economics or equivalent by experience.
• You have a clear understanding and knowledge of the IFRS accounting rules.
• You have a minimum of 5 years of experience in a relevant position in manufacturing companies, automotive industry is a plus.  
• You have an understanding of shared services center operations and experience with SLAs, KPIs, and performance metrics.
• You are able to work in a highly IS system driven environment (SAP S/4HANA, Group reporting,…) as such experience with the new technologies and a strong knowledge of ERP Tools especially in the SAP suite (FI/CO, Fixed Assets,…) is required.
• You have a very strong technical background in accounting (eg general accounting, cost accounting), process and eager to engage in automation projects.
• You are a team player who encourages his/her colleagues and seeks for team results.
• You are fluent in English. Knowledge of Dutch, French or German are an asset.
• Curiosity and ownership are part of your DNA.
• You work in a structured way within a changing environment and capable to meet the deadlines.

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. 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?