Head of International Accounting (HF)

Primary purpose: For all the international subsidiaries in the scope responsible for ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial data and compliance with groups accounting rules and local accounting standards while respecting the deadlines for closing. It involves managing and working with the team to supervise the monthly and annual closings as well as the accounting treatment of all non routine transactions (mergers acquisitions transfers of assets and contracts etc).

Key responsibilities:

Team Leadership and Development

• Recruit manage supervise mentor and develop a team of international controllers working on an international scope Directs reports : 2 International Controllers based in Paris France and in Mumbai India. Locations can change.
• Provide training on systems processes and compliance requirements.
• Foster a culture of collaboration accountability and continuous improvement.

Supervision and assistance during the monthly closing and statutory annual closing periods

• Establish the closing timetable in line with the Groups closing timetable.
• Monitor the progress of the subsidiaries closing work adherence to deadlines and alert the Central team of issues encountered.
• Assist subsidiaries in finding solutions in case of questions or difficulties.
• Manage closing of accounting periods and modules in Sage.
• Conduct cross-functional controls on key items such as intercompany balances.
• Conduct accounts reviews and ensure proper justification and audit trail of balance sheet accounts.
• Supervise the completion of the annual closing of the statutory accounts and assist local accounting teams during audits.
• In coordination with Group Tax monitor the filing of tax declarations and assist with requests by local administrative authorities.

Expertise processes and tools

• Support the deployment of Group accounting policies and procedures to international subsidiaries.
• Support the deployment of finance tools and processes for integration or improvement projects.

• Support local teams in the application of Group accounting processes and standards.
• Assist local teams with accounting-related questions.
• Be the liaison between local teams and the various departments of Group Finance.
• Participate in the application of internal controls processes. At a minimum conduct essential controls.
• Support accounting activities required by business M&A projects.
• Maintain finance tools e.g. intercompany flow reconciliation table.
• Support the management of local charts of accounts.

Animation and development of subsidiaries accounting teams

• Support the development of subsidiaries accounting teams with training or propositions on accounting issues processes and tools use.
• Lead actions and animation to create an accounting community who is collaborating and sharing needs difficulties ideas and solutions.
• Support the subsidiaries finance departments on setting up efficient accounting department structure and deploying optimised processes.

Key interdependencies:

Subsidiaries Accounting teams Group central finance team Accounting Method & Referential team Treasury IT teams Tax team

Qualifications :

Education/qualification:

• Bachelors degree in accounting and finance or business administration.
• Knowledge of financial regulations and general tax compliance principles.
• Knowledge of IFRS.

Professional skills/experience:

• Proven experience of a minimum of 10 years in audit/accounting firm and in a large international commercial group.

• Experience of working for an international organisation and on a multi country scope.
• Proficient in the use of ERP systems and business information systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel/Google sheet skill.
• Fluent in English; French language is a plus.

Personal skills and experience:

• Strong customer service orientation and listening skills
• Managerial capacity and leadership
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt communication style to different audiences
• Ability to support operational teams in improving their practices through effective training and communication.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Rigor high standards pragmatism hands on
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Adaptable to a dynamic environment and changing work mix
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage workload efficiently
• Ability to work with strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Additional Information :

SET THE TONE WITH US

Working at Believe means having individual and collective impact in a fast-growing company!  

At all stages of their careers Believers are an important part of what we are doing: shaping the future of the music industry. 

We need teams that truly reflect the diversity of our clients: our international presence is an inspiring and enriching work environment for each one of us with daily opportunities to connect with our colleagues all over the world. 

We have two hearts at Believe - our People and our Artists. 

We believe in THE POWER OF OUR PEOPLE who grow every day to develop their potential We aim to provide our Believers with the best environment to thrive. 

ROCK THE JOB 

• Tailor-made training and coaching program 

• Remote working policy

• A well-being program

• Access to Eutelmed a digital mental health and well-being platform that allows you to speak with an experienced psychologist

• Contractor role

SING IN HARMONY

• Ambassador program: an employee volunteering initiative dedicated to all Believers interested in having a positive impact on Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DEI) wellbeing and the planet.

• Shaping Together: A Group-wide event focused on volunteerism and community impact 

We are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the community it serves at all levels of the organisation. We therefore welcome applications from all backgrounds and all sections of the community regardless of age disability gender race religion and sexual orientation.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time