Accounting Assistant

Harmattan AI is a next-generation defense prime building autonomous and scalable defense systems. Following the close of a $200M Series B, valuing the company at $1.4 billion, we are expanding our teams and capabilities to deliver mission-critical systems to allied forces.

Our work is guided by clear values: building technologies with real-world impact, pursuing excellence in everything we do, setting ambitious goals, and taking on the hardest technical challenges. We operate in a demanding environment where rigor, ownership, and execution are expected.

About The Role

As our Accounting Assistant, you will be instrumental in helping us in our growth, becoming the gatekeeper of our financial data, enabling efficient financial processes and decisions.

Responsibilities

Daily Transaction Processing

• Full ownership of recording supplier invoices and Credit Card justifications.

Champion for our Spend Management Platform (SMP)

• Participate in the implementation and daily monitoring of the platform.
• Ensure all employees upload their receipts and that the analytical coding is correct.

ERP Integration

• Perform upstream checks of automated entries from our SMP to our ERP.
• Verify VAT rates and cost center allocations.

Support Tasks

• Assist the Senior AP/AR Accountant with bank reconciliations, matching, and basic month-end preparations.

Candidate Requirements

Educational Background

• Associate degree in accounting (bac +2) or equivalent.

Experience

• Recent graduates (BTS/DCG) or candidates with 1 or 2 years of experience in a high-volume environment.

Technical Aptitude

• Basic accounting principles (PCG - French GAAP).
• Tech-Agile: you love using modern tools (SaaS) and hate manual paperwork.
• Understanding of VAT basics (especially recoverable vs. non-recoverable on travel/meals).

Behavior

• Service oriented.
• Ultra-Rigorous: you are bothered by a 0.01EUR discrepancy.

Communication Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication in French, good English skills.
• Patient and structured when interacting with employees.

Commitment

• 100% dedication to Harmattan AI’s mission, vision, and ambitious growth trajectory, with a willingness to put in extra effort to achieve breakthrough results.