Senior Accountant
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Job Description
At Shiftmove were building a new Finance function in France following the acquisition of Ocean formerly part of the Orange Group. Were looking for a Senior Accountant to take ownership of local accounting operations support the implementation of our ERP system and lead the transition of finance services from the former parent company.
This role is central to ensuring financial compliance establishing core processes and delivering accurate reporting for our French entities in close collaboration with our finance teams in Germany and Poland.
What Youll Gain:A key position in shaping the finance setup of a newly integrated business driving critical system implementations and supporting the foundation for scalable finance operations within a fast-growing SaaS group.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the transition of accounting processes from the previous parent company (Orange) into Shiftmoves operating model
- Ensure full compliance with French GAAP tax regulations and internal financial policies
- Oversee the full accounting operations for our French entity including general ledger AP/AR payroll postings provisions and month-end closings
- Coordinate monthly quarterly and annual closings delivering accurate financial reports to Group Finance in Germany (IFRS)
- Drive the implementation of our ERP system (NetSuite) in France in alignment with group-wide standards
- Serve as a liaison with our accounting teams in Germany and Poland to ensure consistent consolidation intercompany alignment and financial governance
- Act as key finance contact for external stakeholders including auditors tax advisors and payroll providers
- Strengthen internal controls and help design scalable finance processes to support our SaaS business model
- Support budget and forecast cycles working closely with local and central finance teams
- Manage tax filings and regulatory submissions including VAT and corporate tax
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales Customer Success and other operational teams to align financial and business reporting
Requirements
- 57 years of relevant accounting experience ideally in a high-growth SaaS tech or service environment
- Strong knowledge of French GAAP and IFRS.
- Fluent in French with strong English communication skills for cross-border collaboration
- Experience working in international or multi-entity organizations
- Degree in Accounting Finance or a related field (Bachelors or Masters)
- Proficient in ERP systems such as NetSuite or SAP; experience in system implementations or migrations is an advantage
- Background in audit preferably with time spent at a Big Four firm
- Strong Excel skills and experience with financial reporting tools
- Hands-on structured and proactive with the ability to thrive in fast-paced and evolving environments
- Nice to have: HGB familiarity is a plus
Benefits
- Autonomy: We hire you for your expertise and trust you to do your best work
- Impact: Play a key role in shaping processes and making a real difference in our post-merger journey
- Long-term stability with a permanent employment contract (CDI) and a 39-hour workweek
- Flexible work setup: Remote work up to 2 days per week and flexible working hours after probation
- Meal vouchers to support your daily well-being
- Full health insurance including your whole family
- Online benefit platform (Leeto) offering discounts on a variety of activities
- We invest in your growth: Wherever you want to take your career well support you along the way
Employment Type
Full Time
