Accountant / Senior Accountant

Company Overview

Veolia group leads ecological transformation with 179,000 employees worldwide. We design practical solutions for water, waste, and energy management, supporting sustainable growth through tailored services that improve operational, financial, and environmental performance.

Job Summary

As an Accountant / Senior Accountant at Veolia, you will manage financial records, oversee closing processes, prepare reports, ensure compliance with IFRS, and support audits to drive accurate financial management and control.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update financial records including ledgers, balance sheets, and profit and loss statements to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Manage month-end and year-end closing processes to meet reporting deadlines
• Prepare monthly reports in the Veolia Group consolidation system for group financial consolidation
• Review accounts payable and payment instructions to ensure timely and accurate payments
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to support management decision-making
• Prepare and review monthly schedules and management closing checklists, including bank reconciliations and balance sheet reviews to identify and resolve discrepancies
• Prepare weekly cash flow forecasts and projections to maintain tight control of cash management, including monitoring Days Sales Outstanding (DSOs) and Days Payable Outstanding (DPOs)
• Manage inter-company charges and billing to ensure accurate internal financial transactions
• Ensure compliance with IFRS accounting principles and relevant financial regulations to maintain statutory adherence
• Participate in internal and external audits by providing required documentation and explanations
• Coordinate and liaise with internal teams and external parties to facilitate financial processes and reporting
• Analyze financial data to maintain account accuracy and identify variances or issues
• Manage tax filings, annual XBRL filing, and other local statutory filings as required to meet regulatory deadlines
• Maintain statutory records and liaise with the company secretary to ensure corporate compliance
• Implement and maintain internal financial controls to safeguard company assets and ensure process integrity
• Assist in new process and system implementations to improve financial operations
• Perform other ad hoc financial tasks as required to support the finance team and business needs
• Uphold Veolia’s Always Safe rules and demonstrate safety leadership in daily work routines
• Adhere strictly to ethics and compliance standards to conduct business professionally and responsibly

Required competencies and certifications

• Degree in Accountancy or ACCA certification
• Minimum 3 years of relevant working and supervisory experience

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Knowledge of ODOO and Google Tools
• Ability to work independently with meticulous attention to detail
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles