SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 1-2 years minimum experience in a Senior Accountant/Management Accountant role preferably within Professional services.
• Holding or working towards a professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA etc).
• Proven track record in team leadership and financial systems management
• Advanced proficiency in financial systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle NetSuite preferable).
• Skilled in Microsoft Excel with expertise in advanced formulas.
• Strong understanding of revenue recognition principles and accounting standards.
• Fluent in French and English
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ensures accuracy in reports, data, and written work.
• Proactively develops and implements operational improvements.
• Manages and prioritizes multiple tasks effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build effective relationships with stakeholders.
• Calm, resilient, and proactive in high-pressure situations.
• Ability to clearly explain the rationale behind processes and documentation.
• Positive, collaborative, and committed to team success.
• Willing to adopt and promote best practices across the finance function.
• Proactively takes on challenges and seeks to go above and beyond.
• Calm under pressure and resilient when facing setbacks.
• Actively participates in continuing professional development.

THE ROLE

We are seeking a Senior Accountant with expertise in Management Accounting to support our French Strategy & Communications office based in Paris. You will be reporting to the Financial Controller and be responsible for providing financial expertise and ensure timely, accurate reporting that supports strategic decisions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Reporting & Analysis:

• Prepare and review month and year end management accounts with variance analysis and detailed commentary.
• Support senior management with timely financial insights aligned with operational and strategic goals.

Budgeting & Forecasting:

• Develop detailed budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections.
• Collaborate with department heads to monitor budget adherence and address variances effectively.

Accounting Operations:

• Manage and review intercompany reconciliations, debtor analyses, and unbilled AR reports.
• Manage month-end timetable and compliance.
• Ensure timely compliance/submission of statutory requirements
• Oversee AP processes, including invoice/expense reviews and vendor payments. Approve payment runs and bank transactions, ensuring compliance with policies and proper documentation.
• Ensure accuracy of the P&L and Balance Sheet including maintenance of monthly control files and balance sheet reconciliations using FloQast.
• Deliver a monthly finance induction session to the new joiners in the S&C France business.

Process Improvement & Compliance:

• Proactively identify and implement financial system improvements for efficiency and accuracy.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and compliance with local regulatory and statutory rules.

Team Collaboration & Management:

• Provide mentorship and direction to team members in accounts payable and revenue management.
• Support the audit process with support from the Finance Manager/Financial Controller, acting as the key liaison with auditors, banks, and global finance counterparts.

Key Deliverables:

• Monthly management accounts and analysis.
• Budget forecasts and variance reports.
• Accurate and timely statutory submissions.
• Continuous system improvements and compliance tracking.