French Speaking Financial Accountant

French Speaking Financial Accountant

• Supervising members of staff (A/P clerk and Account Assistant-Management Accountant).
• Making sure the management accounts are prepared timely and variances explained.
• Approving bank transfers and liaising with banks when necessary.
• Carry out weekly bank reconciliations for all accounts (including ad hoc bank transaction journals).
• Prepare monthly fund requests.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts on a monthly/quarterly basis (payroll / tax acts...).
• Assisting French Accountant in preparing CT returns and the annual statutory accounts.
• Preparing of Annual budgets in line with departmental requirements.
• Employees/supplier contracts:
  Keep updated contracts in file.
• Payroll administration (liaising with Cabinet Denjean  payslips + annual staff health insurance returns + update social security annual rates.
• Responsible for the administration of French Companies; paying invoices, intercompany reconciliation, liaising with French Accountants in preparing the annual accounts.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial information and ensure compliance with company policies and internal financial controls.

• Experience in a similar accounting or finance role:
  Experience in the French Chart of Accounts. (French GAAP)
• Minimum education to A Level standard.
• Currently pursuing ACCA/CIMA qualifications/ Qualified by Experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.
• Strong numerical accuracy.
• Ability to produce fiscal reports.
• Familiarity with financial systems. (ex. Workday fins).