Accountant

The Accountant reports to the European Finance Manager and will support the Finance Team by handling various tasks mainly in the Accounts Payable Department.

The Accountant will be responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement process, from Purchase Orders (POs) to invoice payment. That includes the timely processing of supplier invoices, maintaining accurate accounts payable records, and liaising with internal and external stakeholders to resolve any billing or payment issues.

The ideal candidate should possess an understanding of financial principles and demonstrate a keen eye for detail and accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for the overall accounts payable and cash processes for France.

Dailys / Weekly tasks

• Creating POs
• PO/Invoice matching (AP voucher)
• Suppliers invoices coding and postings
• New vendors set-up
• Employees expense notes postings, payment and follow-up, including company cars.
• Car/Mobile fleet management.
• Posting cash entries (Vendors, Customers, and all other cash transactions)
• Weekly cash forecast
• Weekly AP Payment runs

Monthly Reporting

• Foreign currency bank accounts revaluation
• Bank reconciliations
• Prepaid expenses reconciliation and postings
• Accrued expenses reconciliation and postings
• G&A costs allocation postings
• Preparing various monthly reporting files post-close for internal IV use
• Assist the Controlling Team with variance analysis and comments

Other tasks

• Statistical surveys (INSEE/ Banque de France)
• Year-end Audit assistance: preparation of year-end files and reports and assisting the external auditors
• Ensuring related internal controls are in place, improving and updating processes.

In addition to the duties referred to herein, the employee may be required to execute other tasks & responsibilities reasonably assigned.

Key skills, competencies and experience required

• 4+ years of accounts payable experience
• Diploma / Degree in accounting preferred
• Strong attention to detail, professional attitude and reliable
• Must be well organized, possess strong time management skills and respect the deadline
• Ability to interact with employees, vendors and external auditors in a professional manner
• Strong knowledge of applicable accounts payable systems and procedures, financial chart of accounts and corporate procedures
• Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
• Proficient in Microsoft excel, Financial Force experience is an added advantage
• Bilingual French/English is a must.