Chief Accounting

Who We Are Wakam is a B2B2C insurance company that creates white‑label insurance solutions via its Play&Plug® technology platform for more than 80 partners. We provide most of our insurance products through API and host white‑label solutions on our platform. With a footprint spanning 32 countries, Wakam is the European leader in digital and embedded insurance. Wakam is a mission‑driven company dedicated to enabling transparent and impactful insurance. About the Team The Finance team is the driving force behind strategic financial decision‑making and operational excellence. We safeguard Wakam’s financial health through strategic fiscal management, budgeting, and financial reporting. The team supports growth objectives with planning, analysis, risk management, and compliance, driving efficiency and maximizing value across the organization. Chief Accounting & Tax Officer – Your Mission As Chief Accounting & Tax Officer, you will lead the function end‑to‑end and partner with the CFO and other senior leaders. Your mission spans four pillars: Leadership & Organisation of the Accounting Function Lead, structure, and mentor a team covering general accounting, technical insurance & reinsurance accounting, and tax. Act as guarantor of French GAAP accounting and quarterly/annual closings for all French entities. Oversee group accounting, coordinating all quarterly and annual closings for the Big Wakam Group under French GAAP. Strengthen accounting processes and controls, particularly for reinsurance recognition and monitoring. Statutory, Regulatory & Solvency II Reporting Ensure production of French GAAP statutory financial statements for French entities. Oversee preparation and quality of Solvency II regulatory reporting for French entities. Produce financial reporting as requested by stakeholders. Tax Management & Compliance Ensure all tax returns (excluding payroll/social taxes) are prepared and filed accurately and on time across all territories. Guarantee reliability of tax declarations (corporate income tax, VAT, TCA, etc.). Implement and maintain optimized tax processes aligned with Group governance and local regulations. Conduct regulatory watch and coordinate communication to enhance optimisation and risk mitigation. Represent the Group during statutory audits and tax inspections. Transformation & Cross‑Functional Projects Play an active role in the finance transformation roadmap, including system changes (new general ledger, consolidation tools, reporting solutions). Contribute expertise to cross‑functional projects impacting financial statements and communication. What You Bring Extensive experience (15+ years) in Accounting, Consolidation, and Tax within an insurance group or regulated financial institution. Proven leadership in structuring accounting teams, including at least several years as Head of Accounting / Chief Accounting / Tax. Deep knowledge of French GAAP and Solvency II reporting requirements. Solid experience with insurance and reinsurance technical accounting (ceded business and related controls). Strong expertise in corporate taxation (CIT, VAT, insurance premium taxes/TCA) and tax process design. Experience in multi‑entity, multi‑country Group environments, ideally with consolidation exposure. Demonstrated experience in finance transformation projects (system change, process redesign, automation, data quality). Full professional proficiency in French and English (spoken and written). What You Are A trusted finance leader, capable of combining operational rigor with strategic vision. Highly structured with exceptional attention to detail and strong sense of ownership. Comfortable making decisions in complex environments, prioritising and arbitrate under deadlines. Excellent people manager, developing and empowering a diverse team while fostering collaboration. A strong cross‑functional partner working effectively with FP&A, Risk, Technical, Legal, Data, and business teams. Change‑oriented, driving and embodying transformation while guiding teams. AI & Digital Mindset Wakam leverages AI and automation across operations. As Chief Accounting & Tax Officer you will embed AI and digital tools to streamline workflows, automate repetitive tasks, and enrich analysis and decision‑making. We provide up‑skilling on AI tools and the finance data stack so you can focus on high‑impact strategic work. Why Join Wakam Take a group‑wide leadership role at a leading European insurtech active in 30+ markets. Shape and strengthen the entire Accounting & Tax function with direct impact on reliability, compliance, and strategy. Lead major transformation projects (systems, processes, data) at the core of Wakam’s finance roadmap. Work closely with C‑level and senior stakeholders, influencing financial strategy and execution. Join a mission‑driven company committed to “enabling transparent and impactful insurance,” where autonomy, responsibility, and innovation are core values. Hiring Process Initial interview with Talent Acquisition Partner. Interview with CFO. Panel interview with key Finance & Risk stakeholders. Final interview with Executive Leadership and VP People & Communication. At Wakam, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please feel free to reach out to your recruiter. Location Aubervilliers, Île‑de‑France, France #J-18808-Ljbffr