Senior Accountant & Financial Controller (6 months fixed-term contract)

We are looking for a Senior Accountant & Financial Controller to join an international finance team on a fixed-term contract covering a maternity leave. This position plays a key role in accounting treasury operations financial controlling forecasting and reporting activities across multiple corporate entities.

The successful candidate will work closely with finance and treasury teams ensuring accurate financial reporting strong internal controls and reliable cash forecasting within a multinational environment.

• Manage daily and monthly accounting transactions including bank accounting financing activities cash pooling and reconciliations

• Prepare and monitor weekly payment runs through ERP systems and manual processes

• Produce and maintain weekly and monthly cash flow forecasts in collaboration with treasury teams

• Support monthly quarterly and year-end closing activities

• Manage accruals prepayments journal entries and account reconciliations

• Oversee fixed asset accounting depreciation calculations and supporting documentation

• Ensure compliance with internal controls and SOX-related processes

• Prepare monthly financial reports and variance analyses against forecasts budgets and prior-year results

• Support forecasting and budgeting processes including labor and non-labor cost analysis

• Participate in annual true-up exercises and intercompany cost allocation reviews

• Deliver ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting to support business decision-making

• Collaborate with international finance treasury and controlling teams across multiple functions

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration or a related field

• 3-5 years of experience in accounting controlling or finance within an international or multinational environment

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles financial reporting and month-end close processes

• Experience with treasury activities cash management and cash forecasting

• Understanding of IFRS US GAAP or local accounting standards

• Experience working with ERP systems preferably SAP

• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills

• Experience with reporting and consolidation tools is an advantage

• Strong analytical problem-solving and organizational skills

• Detail-oriented mindset with a high level of accountability

• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and international environments

• Fluent English and French both written and spoken

• Fixed-term contract within a global international organization

• Exposure to treasury accounting and controlling activities at group level

• Collaborative and multicultural working environment

• Opportunity to work closely with senior finance leadership

• Professional development and learning opportunities within a multinational business

• High-visibility role with broad exposure to financial operations and reporting

• Dynamic environment offering both operational and strategic finance responsibilities

• Modern workplace and supportive team culture