Accountant

Department: Accounting Sappi International's Accounting team plays a central role in ensuring accurate financial operations, strong governance, and seamless global collaboration. The team oversees financial reporting, compliance, treasury administration, accounts payable, and supports key strategic finance programs, including securitization and factoring. Sharon Gafri - Hiring Manager: "We are a small team of accounting professionals in the Treasury Department responsible for managing treasury, securitization, factoring, and financial analysis. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to excellence, we consistently deliver timely and accurate reporting, providing valuable insights that drive strategic decision-making. Role and Responsibilities You will manage core accounting activities and provide high-quality financial reporting in line with IFRS standards. You will be responsible for the weekly administration of Sappi's global securitization program, including data validation, reconciliations, reporting, and coordination with internal teams and external banking partners. You will also oversee factoring operations, ensuring accurate daily, weekly, and monthly runs and supporting all related reporting and administration. You will look after general accounting, including processing entries for Elektra 29 and SPH Factoring, managing intercompany reconciliations, and preparing Actuals and Budget submissions in HFM. You will support treasury operations by reviewing bank uploads, clearing accounts, and validating month-end treasury-related entries. You will manage accounts payable, working closely with the Shared Service Center in Cracow to ensure accurate invoice processing and vendor data management. In addition, you will prepare supporting documentation for Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls, internal audits, external audits, and due diligence processes. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, you will collaborate closely with colleagues in Brussels, Cracow, and other regions to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial processes. Working method: We offer a hybrid working arrangement. However, during the initial onboarding period, on-site presence will be required to ensure a smooth integration and effective ramp-up. Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics 4+ years of experience in accounting, ideally in an international environment Strong knowledge of IFRS and Belgian accounting Proficiency in Excel; experience with SAP S/4HANA and Hyperion (HFM) is a plus Strong analytical skills, accuracy, and organizational discipline Fluent in English; team-oriented and communicative What we offer: An excellent opportunity to work, learn & grow with us. With our culture of learning & development, you can access thousands of online trainings A multi-cultural & international environment to share and collaborate with colleagues from more than 68 nationalities in 31 locations globally. A unique opportunity to join a global wood fibre solution company. We are constantly innovating toward a circular economy, working to achieve our sustainability goals & reduce our carbon footprint. D&I is a key strategic component and enabler for us to unlock the full potential of our diverse talent and encourage diversity of thought, to promote successful collaboration and innovation. Embedding inclusion in our culture is helping us develop a positive employee experience where everyone at Sappi feels valued and engaged, with our stakeholders recognising us as a trusted partner.