Head of General Ledger Accounting ADS France

Job Description: Airbus Defence and Space is looking for an Head of General Ledger Accounting within the Accounting Team in France. As an accountant you will be a virtual part in the Finance community.

The Head of General Ledger Accounting is responsible for leading and overseeing the general ledger team and ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial accounting for ADS SAS and its French subsidiaries. This role owns the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes and ensures financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles (IFRS, France GAAP), Airbus Group rules and other internal or external regulations. The position plays a key role in maintaining strong internal controls and continuously improving accounting processes and systems.

Financials & Reporting

Responsible for preparing Financial Statements reports and submitting them in a timely manner.

Responsible for the intercompany reconciliation process with other group entities (prepare and upload data in Airbus Group tools e.g. ICART, FACTS+, etc., resolve differences, improve processes together with trading partner entities)

Regular coordination and communication with Airbus Defence and Space Consolidation team.

Ensure that Airbus processes and compliance regulations are in place.

Perform analytical balance sheet reviews with auditors and the consolidation team

Preparation of the Deferred Tax package

Coordination for Annual Audits (Internal & External)

Take a lead role in coordinating internal and external Financial Audits

Prepare various statements as requested by auditors.

Contribute to tax audits

Supervision of Accounting Operation & Closing Activities

Provide guidance and support to the general ledger team, overseeing day-to-day operations, reviewing work for accuracy and completeness, and promoting profe