Accounting Manager France
Accounting Manager France
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Job Description
MAIN MISSION
Accounting manager for French perimeter provides accounting data statutory accounts and all related documentation and is in charge of all tax returns. He/she makes sure that accounting and tax rules/requirements and internal control processes are strictly applied and that deadlines are met.
She/He is deeply involved in projects such as implementation upgrade or stabilization of IT tools like ERP or any software used by finance team.
She/he is the main point of contact for internal auditors external (statutory) auditors tax inspectors in case of tax audit etc.
She/he directly reports to the Head of accounting and manages the accounting team based in France. She/he oversees the French accounting team and works closely to accounting teams based in shared service centers in order to insure accurate and reliable accounting data respect of deadlines et payment terms.
She supports the GO IFRS consolidation team to any of their questions.
Main responsibilities:
Accounting processes
The accounting process includes the following streams: purchase to pay treasury and tax depending on the local specificities & organization.
Manage the closings for both legal entities AXA Group Operations SAS and GIE AXA Group Operations France (monthly/quarterly/annual)
Ensure timely production and reliability of the financial statements and tax declarations
Ensure compliance with France accounting rules and AXA groups internal control rules
Ensure tax declarations are compliant with France tax rules
Understand and optimize local processes by implementing action plans or strengthening offshoring processes
Monitor and analyze balance sheets and other accounting and tax reports
Provide management with on time & relevant accounting data
Assist the management on ad hoc topics
Participate actively to the transversal initiatives
Management
Supervise the France accounting teams
Ensure the proper integration of each accountant in the accounting team
Build efficient accounting team and develop talent
Build an efficient relationship with AGBS shared service
Partnership: be a strong partner internally with
AXA GO controlling team in charge of the budget & the costs controlling
AXA GO commercial finance in charge of the discussions with the customers & the revenues
AXA GO accounting community
AXA GO tax lead
AXA GO finance transformation team
AGBS shared services
The AXA entitiess finance & tax partners (our AXA customers)
AXA is becoming a sustainable techled company and at AXA Group Operations we are one of the major catalysts for this transformation.
We set the tone by triggering and empowering the evolution of our insurance business model through technology and innovation driving its concrete implementation globally at speed with a high quality of advisory and .
We are present across 17 countries with committed highly qualified teams. We leverage technology data sourcing security and investment allocation in a global way but also achieve economies of scale and synergies when necessary.
At AXA Group Operations we want to be recognized in three fields of action:
- Stateoftheart Data Technology to drive customer experience
- Stateoftheart Procurement & Sourcing to drive efficiency and better manage risks
- HighPerforming Global Team for stronger partnerships with AXA entities
QUALIFICATIONS
This position requires an experience in management and strong accounting knowledge.
Technical skills
Level of training : Masters degree business school or chartered accountant level.
Accounting taxation and company laws :
o Strong knowledge of French local GAAP rules and ideally international accounting rules (IFRS) as well as technical regulatory and tax knowledge applicable to his/her field of activity (environment risks and challenges Loi de Finance DGCCRF VAT reliable audit trail etc)
o Knowledge of accounting and tax rules relating to restructuring (mergers asset purchase liquidations TUP etc.
o Expertise in reviewing VAT returns tax returns and transfer pricing
o Knowledge of internal control rules
o Strong knowledge of SAP ERP (S/4HANA)
o Very good command of Excel
Profile
Strong leadership skills:
o challenge motivate coordinate teams communication.
o Ability to drive a team et get results in a fastpaced/deadlineoriented environment
Resourceful creative problem solver with a cando attitude
Ability to work independently
Ability to adjust and interact with all levels of people
Dynamic et positive
Adaptability responsiveness
Ethical mindset
Experience required:
Must have: experience in an audit firm / external chartered accountant firm
Nice to have: 6 years in a similar position
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We bring together the expertise cultural diversity and creativity of over 8000 employees worldwide and were committed to equal opportunities in all aspects of employment (gender LGBT disabled persons or people of different origins) and to promoting Diversity &Inclusion by creating a work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect and where individual differences are valued.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
