Accounting Manager, Continuous Improvement

• Ensure correct monthly analytical accounting of expenses and revenues.
• Monitor reciprocal transactions with other Group entities.
• Control supplier payments and carry out bi-monthly payment runs.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of customer billing, intercompany billing and miscellaneous services.
• Monitor and manage cash flow in coordination with Financial Control and handle banking relationships.
• Reconcile loans and track interest.
• Ensure completeness of billing related to energy production.
• Manage fixed assets, depreciation and bank guarantees.
• Handle expense reports, payroll entries and their controls.
• Produce quarterly closings, annual accounts and performance indicators within required deadlines.
• Organize and control inventories and monitor stock when applicable.
• Liaise with the external accounting firm during closings.
• Prepare and review monthly and quarterly VAT returns.
• Prepare and review all tax filings (corporate tax, IFER, CFE, CVAE, DEB, DES, DAS2...).
• Monitor the tax consolidation/integration of companies within the scope.
• Prepare the information necessary for closing legal documents in coordination with the legal department.
• Follow up on disputes and ensure collection of receivables in accordance with existing procedures.

Requirements

• Higher education in accounting: BTS Accounting, BUT GEA (finance-accounting option), DCG, DSCG, Master's in Accounting, Control and Auditing (CCA) or equivalent.
• A strong interest in IT tools, data and automation is highly valued.
• Minimum 5 to 10 years' proven experience in accounting, ideally gained in a multi-company or group environment.
• Significant experience in continuous improvement projects, automation of accounting processes, Data Analysis or Business Intelligence.
• Good command of accounting and tax principles and closing processes.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with Power BI.
• Analytical mindset, rigor and the ability to ensure the reliability of financial data.
• Initiative, continuous improvement orientation and ability to support change.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with various internal and external stakeholders.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in accounting principles, financial data analysis, and tax compliance, with a strong focus on process automation and continuous improvement. Proficient in managing financial operations, including billing, cash flow, and fixed asset management, while ensuring accuracy and reliability in reporting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Accounting Principles
• Tax Compliance
• Data Analysis
• Advanced Excel Skills
• Power BI

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Analytical Accounting
• Financial Reporting
• Cash Flow Management
• Expense Management
• Billing Accuracy
• Loan Reconciliation
• Inventory Control
• Tax Filings
• Continuous Improvement
• Automation of Accounting Processes

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Skills
• Initiative
• Rigor
• Collaboration
• Change Management

Certifications & Qualifications

• BTS Accounting
• BUT GEA
• DCG
• DSCG
• Master's in Accounting

Industry Keywords

• Multi-Company Environment
• Group Accounting
• VAT Returns
• Financial Control
• Performance Indicators