Summary
This role is within the Finance department responsible for business planning, performance analysis, risk management, tax and administration functions. Specifically, the position is in Accounting and Consolidation managing general ledger activities such as payables, receivables, inventories, fixed assets and payroll. The Accountant will focus on compiling, consolidating, and analyzing financial data.
Job Description
The candidate will join the Record to Report (R2R) team at the EMEA platform based in La Défense. Reporting to the R2R Manager, responsibilities include daily general accounting and taxation for group entities, monthly/annual closing tasks, and support ongoing projects like process monitoring and strengthening internal control procedures.
Key responsibilities include:
- Daily general accounting tasks during monthly and annual closings.
- Management of fixed assets and taxation (VAT, CVAE, corporate tax, etc.).
- Reconciliation and payroll alignment.
- Justification and control of statutory accounts at month-end and year-end with proper documentation within SAP.
- Preparation of tax returns and statutory statements for external auditors.
- Monitoring R2R processes and implementing robust internal controls to ensure financial data integrity.
- Ensuring compliance with accounting standards and tax regulations.
- Collaboration with treasury, controlling teams, and other departments for effective communication.
Candidate profile:
- Holds a DCG or Master degree in Accounting, Control, Audit, or Finance (DSCG).
- Previous experience as a general accountant, ideally within a shared service center.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and ability to apply both local and international accounting standards.
- Organizational and analytical skills.
- Dynamic, adaptable, and team-oriented.
- Good aptitude for ERP systems.
- Fluent in English and proficient in SAP, Excel, and PowerPoint.
