Assistant Accountant (12 months Contract)

We at Yara are part of a global network, collaborating to profitably and responsibly solve some of the world's key challenges - resource scarcity, food insecurity and environmental change.

About the Unit

Yara grows knowledge to responsibly feed the world and protect the planet, to fulfill our vision of a collaborative society, a world without hunger and a planet respected. To meet these commitments, we have taken the lead in developing digital farming tools for precision farming and work closely with partners throughout the whole food value chain to develop more climate-friendly crop nutrition solutions. In addition, we are committed to working towards sustainable mineral fertilizer production. We foster an open culture of diversity and inclusion that promotes the safety and integrity of our employees, contractors, business partners, and society at large. Founded in 1905 to solve the emerging famine in Europe, Yara has a worldwide presence of about 17,000 employees and operations in over 60 countries.

Responsibilities

Handle day-to-day accounting (AR, AP, Inventory, GL) and treasury related functions (cash management operation activities) of the company. Ensure financial transactions recorded are following IFRS and Yara policy
Responsible for all month-end and year end activities (monthly journals, schedules, and reconciliations) and ensure timely and accurate financial reporting to HQ
Conduct User Acceptance Test (UAT) for the upgrading of SAP ECC to SAP S4 Hana.
Ensure that the internal control processes are being followed and are in line with Yara policy
Assist in internal and external audit procedures.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders across organization (eg projects within different functions) to ensure smooth process and positive working relationship
Facilitate resolution of accounting issues with stakeholders, using the functional expertise
Maintain proper documentation and filing for accounting and tax compliance
Handle ad hoc assignments

Profile

Diploma/Degree in Accountancy.
3-5 years professional experience in bookkeeping
Strong attention to details, numerical accuracy and communication skills.
Able to manage tight deadlines at month end.
Team player and committed to foster collaboration
SAP Experience (ECC/ S/4 HANA) required.
Proficiency in Microsoft office, especially Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Words.

Additional Information

Able to commit for the full 12 months period from May 2026 to April 2027

Contact details

Apply no later than

Knowledge grows through differences
Yara is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is not only the right thing, but also the smart thing to do. To deliver on this, Yara has firmly anchored Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) in our business strategy and has more than 400 employees worldwide involved in D&I ambassadors networks.

As part of our recruitment process, where permitted by local law, we may conduct reference and background checks. These checks will only be performed when deemed necessary for the nature of the job. Candidates will be informed by HR before any background checks are initiated.