French Accounting Expert (French / Russian)

French Accounting Expert (French / Russian)

​​Russian and French language proficiency is a mandatory requirement

Primary Role
French Accounting and Tax Expert, responsible for ensuring the accurate management of the company's accounting activities in France, liaising with external chartered accountants, and preparing financial reporting.

Additional Role
Participation in the implementation project of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central as a Key User and Subject Matter Expert to ensure that the ERP system fully complies with French accounting and tax regulations.

Each of the roles described above may be discussed separately and under different contractual or compensation arrangements.

Key Responsibilities
- Accounting and Financial Reporting Manage the company's day-to-day accounting activities in accordance with French accounting standards (Plan Comptable Général), with a gradual transition toward a fully in-house accounting function.
- Monitor and control supplier and customer accounting.
- Oversee bank transactions and perform bank reconciliations.
- Prepare and control payments.
- Monitor accounts receivable and accounts payable.
- Ensure the accuracy of VAT (TVA) accounting.
- Prepare accounting data and supporting documentation for the external chartered accountant during the transition period while accounting services remain partially outsourced.
- Prepare and review the company's tax filings, including VAT (TVA) declarations.
- Participate in monthly and annual closing activities.
- Prepare data required for the Balance Sheet (Bilan) and Profit & Loss Statement (Compte de Résultat).
- Participate in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.
- Prepare financial analyses and management reports.
- Assist in external audits and tax inspections.
- Liaise with external accountants, auditors and regulatory authorities on accounting and tax matters.

Participation in the Dynamics 365 Business Central Implementation
- Participate in the implementation project of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
- Define and validate accounting and financial requirements within the ERP system.
- Participate in the configuration of the chart of accounts, VAT, analytical accounting and financial reporting.
- Verify the correctness of accounting entries and financial data generated by the system.
- Collaborate with internal ERP integrators, developers and consultants.
- Train end users on financial processes within the system.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement and optimization of the ERP solution.

Candidate Requirements

Education and Experience
- University degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics.
- Minimum 5 years of accounting experience in France.
- Hands-on experience managing accounting activities for French companies.
- Experience preparing financial reports and working with external chartered accountants.
- Experience working with ERP systems.
- Experience participating in ERP implementation projects would be a significant advantage.
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central would be a strong advantage.

Professional Competencies
- Excellent practical knowledge of French accounting standards (Plan Comptable Général).
- Practical experience in preparing and reviewing French tax reporting, including VAT (TVA).
- Experience with monthly and annual closing processes.
- Experience preparing accounting and financial statements, including the Balance Sheet (Bilan) and Profit & Loss Statement (Compte de Résultat).
- Experience working with chartered accountants and auditors.
- Experience with modern ERP systems.
- Ability to act as a Subject Matter Expert during ERP implementation and optimization projects.

Languages
- Russian: Fluent (mandatory).
- French: Fluent (mandatory).
- English would be an advantage

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