General Accountant

About BYD France

BYD France is the French National Sales Company of BYD BV Europe and BYD Company Ltd, a China-based company and a leading global supplier of green energy technologies. BYD France offers a range of electric vehicles, including all-electric cars, buses & forklifts. BYD is expanding its operations in France to support a growing portfolio of New Electric Vehicle Passenger car and LCVs projects.

General Accountant - Finance Department

1. Oversee end-to-end general ledger operations for BYD France, including daily journal entries, account reconciliations, and monthly/quarterly/annual financial closing, ensuring compliance with local financial regulations.
2. Prepare and review core financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement) and management reports, providing accurate financial data to support internal decision-making and group reporting requirements.
3. Manage intercompany transactions, fixed asset accounting, accruals and provisions, conduct variance analysis against budgets and forecasts, and identify and resolve accounting discrepancies in a timely manner.
4. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (HR, Operations, Sales) and external auditors, support annual audits and tax filings, and ensure adherence to France’s monetary and financial code as well as compliance requirements.
5. Optimize accounting processes, maintain organized financial records (in line with 5-year retention rules), and assist the finance team in budget preparation and financial risk control to support BYD France’s business development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Accounting, Finance or related fields; professional certifications (CPA, ACCA or French DEC) are highly preferred.
• 5 years of proven general accounting experience in a multinational company, preferably in the automotive industry, with solid experience in French local accounting and group reporting.
• Fluency in French and English (written and spoken) is mandatory; proficiency in accounting software (SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills are essential.
• Deep understanding of French tax regulations and financial compliance requirements, with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Meticulous attention to details, reliable work attitude, excellent cross-departmental communication skills, and ability to work independently under tight deadlines.
• Familiar with financial processes of foreign-invested enterprises in France, and a good understanding of the automotive industry’s financial characteristics is a plus.