Badalona
Position Summary Our Accountant role is responsible for the general accounting and statutory compliance of our French and Belgian entities. This role ensures that financial data is accurately and timely recorded within SAP Business ByDesign (BYD) in accordance with respectively French and Belgian GAAP and local regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will navigate a multicultural environment, acting as the primary point of contact for local compliance and international group reporting. Essential Duties and Responsibilities • General Ledger Management: Execute and oversee all financial transactions for our French and Belgian entities using SAP BYD., • Month-End Close: Manage the full monthly closing cycle, including bank and intercompany reconciliations and coordinate with internal departments to ensure all expenses and revenues are recognised in the correct period., • Financial Reporting: Prepare and deliver comprehensive monthly reports on the Company's financial position and performance (balance sheet, profit and loss statement, group reporting pack)., • Tax & Social Compliance: Prepare and file all tax and social declarations (VAT, corporate income tax, etc.) in compliance with local regulations., • Regulatory Monitoring: Stay updated on applicable accounting and financial laws and regulations to ensure ongoing compliance., • GAAP Expertise: Serve as the subject matter expert for local GAAPs. Ensure all filings meet local Belgian and French statutory standards., • Collaborative Process Improvement: Partner with the Accounting Analyst (France), our external accounting Firms and our consultants to insource and optimise accounting workflows while strengthening internal controls to ensure long-term operational excellence., • Internal Controls: Maintain robust documentation for internal and external audits and ensure compliance with corporate policies. Competencies and Requirements • Analytical Skills: High capacity for data investigation and synthesis of complex financial information, • Bilingual Communication: Fluency in French and English is required to bridge the gap between local entities and the international group., • Multicultural Agility: Proven experience working across different cultures and time zones within a large international group., • Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Shows a commitment to excellence. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality. Monitors own work to ensure quality., • Teamwork & Collaboration: Demonstrates a strong team spirit and the ability to work effectively with internal colleagues and external partners to achieve common goals., • Planning and Organisation: Integrates changes smoothly. Prioritises and plans work activities. Uses time efficiently. Works in an organised manner., • Continuous Improvement: Thrives in a dynamic environment; easily integrates changes and pivots quickly to meet new requirements or business needs. Requirements • Place of work: Cormeilles-en-Parisis, France. The rôle needs to be performed at the office 3 days a week. Education & Experience • Degree: University degree in Accounting, • Experience: Minimum of 3 years of professional accounting experience, • GAAP Expertise: Expert-level knowledge of French GAAP is mandatory, • System Proficiency: Hands-on experience with SAP Business ByDesign (BYD) is highly preferred, • International Scope: Experience in large international groups is a strong asset, • Bonus Qualifications: Working knowledge of US GAAP Language Skills • French: Native or Bilingual proficiency, • English: Native or Bilingual proficiency (mandatory)
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