EMEA Treasury Specialist /fixed-term contract/

Brief:

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 eight platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.

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

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

Main Responsibilities:

Banking Infrastructure & Treasury Operations

• Coordinate the bank account lifecycle across the EMEA region, including account openings, closures, maintenance, signatory changes and related documentation.
• Coordinate the implementation and maintenance of bank connectivity solutions, including SWIFT connectivity, e-banking platforms and integration with LDC treasury systems.
• Act as a key point of coordination between banks, local businesses, Treasury Operations, Cash Management and Technology / Systems teams for banking infrastructure and operational treasury matters.
• Support businesses in defining and implementing treasury solutions tailored to their operational needs, including bank accounts, brokerage accounts, cash pooling structures and other specific banking arrangements.
• Coordinate with banks’ operational and implementation teams to resolve issues and ensure the effective implementation of treasury and banking solutions.
• Contribute to the rationalization and standardization of the banking infrastructure, including bank accounts, e-banking platforms, connectivity and user access.

Treasury Integration & Transversal Projects

• Coordinate the treasury integration of newly acquired businesses and new activities, in cooperation with local Finance teams, Business stakeholders and central Treasury functions.
• Assess existing treasury organizations, banking arrangements, systems and processes and coordinate their alignment with LDC policies, controls and operating standards.
• Coordinate the set-up of the required banking infrastructure for new businesses, including bank accounts, cash pooling arrangements and bank connectivity.
• Support the roll-out of Treasury Management Systems and other treasury-related applications within newly integrated businesses.
• Coordinate the transition and integration of relevant operational treasury activities into the EMEA Treasury organization.

Treasury Internal Controls & Security

• Review and challenge the Treasury internal control framework, identify control gaps and support the design and implementation of remediation measures.
• Ensure that banking processes and access rights follow appropriate segregation of duties and security principles.
• Coordinate the periodic review and rationalization of e-banking users, access rights, authorization profiles and payment approval workflows.
• Monitor exceptions to Treasury and payment policies and coordinate remediation or formalization of approved exceptions where required.
• Support HR, Finance and other relevant stakeholders in reviewing payroll payment processes, including the segregation of bank accounts, user access and validation rights.
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of controls related to bank account management, payments, banking connectivity and treasury systems.
• Contribute to Treasury risk assessments, internal control reviews and audit-related activities, and coordinate follow-up actions where required.

Qualifications

Experience:

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

Other skills:

• Good contact and communication skills
• High reactivity and problem solver, resistant to stress
• Trustworthy and reliable. Conscientious and accurate
• Project-oriented mindset

Languages

• English

Additional Information

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

Company Description

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.