Senior Accountant France [FrenchEnglish]
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Job Summary
About MVH Europe:
Mars Veterinary Health (MVH) Europe is a family of leading veterinary care providers committed to creating a better world for pets. Our network includes trusted brands such as AniCura and Linnaeus operating over 500 animal hospitals and clinics across 17 European countries. Together our teams deliver high-quality modern veterinary care for companion animals ensuring peace of mind for pet owners through excellent access and patient safety.
AniCura our largest brand in Europe provides care to over three million patients each year through 12500 dedicated professionals. Linnaeus operating primarily in the UK and Ireland is home to over 6000 Associates empowered to deliver exceptional care through a culture of collaboration clinical excellence and continuous development.
At MVH Europe we prioritize a culture of accountability inclusion and wellbeing. We believe our purpose to make A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with building a better world for our people. We support our teams through strong governance comprehensive wellbeing programs and a shared passion for delivering exceptional outcomes in veterinary care.
Role Overview:
The Senior Accountant plays a critical role during a period of rapid growth at Mars Veterinary Health Europe. The position is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely internal and external financial reporting while providing comprehensive accounting support to operations in France and across the wider MVHE Group.
As part of the MVH Europe Finance Operations team the Senior Accountant reports directly to the Accounting Manager SSC. The role requires close collaboration with a broad range of stakeholders including market operations finance teams clinic management and external auditors and is based in France.
The role holder will work across multiple reporting systems ensuring compliance with internal policies as well as external standards including US GAAP and local GAAP. Success in this role requires strong analytical capabilities high attention to detail and the ability to manage complex accounting processes within a dynamic fast-paced environment.
This position offers a hybrid working model with three days per week based in our Lyon office.
Key Responsibilities:
Own day-to-day accounting activities and tax management for French clinic operations
Prepare review and post journal entries in Oracle and group reporting systems (including inventory and bad debt)
Participate in annual closing preparation of statutory accounts and tax returns and auditing of accounts.
Act as a trusted accounting advisor to clinic managers
Prepare various tax returns (VAT CFE CVAE TAS2)
Coordinate with external accounting service providers and verify delivered services
Support statutory financial statements and tax reporting together with external advisors
Ensure compliance with AniCura Group accounting standards and support implementation of new policies
Monitor local accounting and regulatory developments in cooperation with advisors and SSC leadership
Contribute to ad-hoc tasks and continuous improvement initiatives
Summary of the Role:
Job Title: Senior Accountant France
Department: Finance
Reports To: Head of Accounting France
Location : Lyon (Hybrid 3 days per week in office)
Contract: Full-time
Languages: Fluent French required; conversational English required
Education & Professional Qualifications:
Academic degree in Accounting Finance or a similar field
Experience:
Minimum 3 years of experience in accounting and financial reporting within large matrix organizations Shared Service Centres and/or audit firms
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
Proven experience managing General Ledger processes and month/year-end closings
Experience with Oracle ERP (Oracle Cloud preferred)
Knowledge of French GAAP and/or US GAAP is highly valued
Advanced MS Office and Excel skills
Experience coordinating other accountants is a plus
Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities
Fluent French (mandatory) and conversational English
As a person we believe you are:
Comfortable in a high-energy fast-paced environment with shifting demands and able to effectively prioritize competing tasks
Analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
With hands on and can-do approach
An empathetic personality with interpersonal teamwork and communication skills used to work in a matrix organization
Likely having a passion for pets
Key Competencies:
Manages Complexity
Ensures Accountability
Communicates Effectively
Balances Stakeholders
Interested
For more information please contact Lekya Kanamarlapudi Group Corporate Recruitment Partner who will be happy to tell you more about the role and recruitment process.
Alternatively apply directly by submitting your CV via the Apply button.
Mars Veterinary Health is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
Internal Candidates: If you are interested in this role please reach out to the Corporate Recruiter to learn more about the internal recruitment process.
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About Company
AniCura est un réseau de 450 cliniques et hôpitaux européens fournissant des soins vétérinaires techniques et de haute qualité pour animaux de compagnie.
