Emploi & Formation

Senior Financial Accountant (French speaking)

Le 08/06/2021

The Senior Financial Accountant reports directly to the Finance Manager Europe.

This role includes full responsibility of administration, controlling and reporting of one legal entity. There is a strong interaction with the operational teams of our French head office located near Paris (France) and with our Belgian colleagues.

Main tasks & responsibilities

Daily accounting activities

This FTE will be leading and improving financial reporting.
The position involves a lot of communication between French HO, Benelux HO and external parties.
Role requires lead by example and role model in work ethics and the company’s culture
Role requires analysis of accounting data and plausibility checks
Role is hand zone and requires a lot of proactivity and a problem solving attitude

Monthly activities and period closing

Preparation of month-end (preclose work) the week before month-end in order to run through a smooth and timely reported month-end
Month-end activities like providing accurate and complete financial data (P&L) to Management including analysis on main P&L’s variances
Control of monthly payslips and payroll entries
Prepare monthly memo journal entries
Responsible for the monthly P&L and Balance Sheet reporting
Assure weekly reconciliations on specific GL
Maintain the Fixed Assets register according to IFRS and group policies
Organize the monthly VAT declaration/VAT returm
Organize all tax declarations/payments like (CVAE/CFE/TVS/Payroll taxes, …)
Follow-up on business and P&L impacts with the business analysts
Support business analysts in budget and forecast processes
Warn management on identified risks or frauds
In charge for the interim, year-end and statutory audit of entities in relation with auditors and legal department.

Development department

Assist the Finance Manager to continuously improve the systems and processes

Education & skills

Education to Master degree in business administration, major in accounting and controlling (Bac+5 for French degrees such as Master CCA)
Fluent in French and English or Dutch (written and spoken)
5 years relevant work experience
Experience with French legal entity, French charts of accounts and French tax is a plus
Advanced skills in Excel
Self-starter and highly motivated;
Ability to work in a changing environment;
Hands-on and proactive mentality;
Team player who can demonstrate initiative
Very accurate
Excellent communication with stakeholders

Additional information

Based in Nieuwegein
Full time 40h position
Commute with car preferably
2 days/week home office possible

Contact and information: s.hailefida(@)cfci.nl