Financial Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounting & Finance team member to support daily accounting operations, monthly close processes, financial planning activities and compliance requirements. This role involves hands-on work in SAP, Spendesk and other financial platforms, and requires strong organizational skills and accuracy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the recording of cash receipts and payments across all company bank accounts.
• Create and issue customer invoices, communicate with customers regarding invoice inquiries or discrepancies, and review aging reports with stakeholders to highlight overdue or high-risk accounts.
• Review and post vendor invoices into the company’s ERP system ensuring timely and accurate processing in line with company policies and internal controls.
• Responsible for posting monthly payroll and payroll taxes, processing employee expense reports, and working with the payroll provider to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.
• Prepare and post monthly journal entries, including accruals, deferrals, and prepayments.
• Reconcile all balance sheet accounts monthly, including cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, deferred revenue, and other general ledger accounts. Investigate and resolve discrepancies or variances in account balances.
• Supports the development of the company’s budget, ensuring accurate forecasting and alignment with strategic financial goals.
• Review monthly financial results against the budget and forecast, analyzing variances, and providing explanations to support management decision-making and financial planning.
• Own weekly Finance review meetings with the team (prepare materials and lead conversation).
• Complete and submit monthly and annual VAT returns.
• Provide full accounts and support at year end to Accountants, review and reconcile the financial statements back to the accounts, and book year-end adjustments.
• Provide support for local audit, and global audit as needed.

Qualifications:

• Must be able to communicate effectively in both French and English in both verbal and written form.
• Experience with general ledger management, financial analysis, month-end and year-end closing process, and budgeting and forecasting.
• In-depth knowledge of VAT regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in financial modeling and forecasting.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

Please note no visa sponsorship will be provided for this role. Applicants must be legally authorised to work in France.