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
Veolia group aims to be the benchmark company for ecological transformation. With nearly 179,000 employees worldwide, the Group designs and provides game-changing solutions that are both useful and practical for water, waste and energy management. Through its three complementary business activities, Veolia helps to develop access to resources, preserve available resources, and replenish them.
We are able to develop tailored services for governments, businesses and industries with our comprehensive expertise. Our one-stop customized solutions improve operational, financial and environmental performance, making Veolia a reliable partner in our clients’ sustainable growth.