Chief Accountant

**Chief Accountant - Assistant Controller**

Responsible for the financial closing, the monitoring, reporting and analysis of the entities’ financial statements, (USGAAP and Local GAAP), and the VAT & tax filings in compliance with group policies and country regulations
- Ensures accuracy of financial records
- Coordinate and prepare for internal/external audit
- Pierrelatte, France_ and you may be required to travel in France and Switzerland from time to time, as may be requested by your management.

France and Switzerland

International Financial Controller (Based in Switzerland HQ).

Master’s degree in accounting, Finance or related discipline
- minimum Bac + 5
- 7-10 years of related work experience in a multinational environment, ideally who has worked in accounting firm for 2-3 years, experience in seed Industry is a plus
- Strong technical expertise in US Gaap and France statutory accounting & tax regulations
- Proficiency in ERP tools (Sage 300 is a plus), and Microsoft Excel
- Fluent in English and French
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
- Able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage tight deadlines
- Critical mindset, ability to challenge the status quo, to drive efficiency and automation
- Strong team player, self-motivated and eager to learn and develop in a global and entrepreneurial environment
- Responsible for daily bookkeeping AR (Accounts Receivable), AP (Accounts Payable), ER (Employees Expense report), Bank and GL (General Ledger)
- Prepare and submit AP & ER payments
- Calculate and book Intercompany back charges
- Prepare and book Journal Entries adjustments for revenue recognition
- Handle monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities - maintain closing check list
- Maintain Fixed Assets registers and monitor supplies and seed Inventory reviews
- Prepare inputs for investment fund Group quarterly reporting
- Contribute to US Gaap Group annual audit - prepare documentation requested
- Prepare/Review Banks and GL Accounts reconciliations workpapers and control documentation
- Contribute to the preparation of statutory financials
- Prepare-book payroll accounting entries
- Prepare documentation for statutory auditors in liaison with accounting business services
- Compute and Prepare tax returns in liaison with external partners

Other
- Identify opportunities for operational efficiencies, and contribute to improvement initiatives
- Support ad-hoc projects
- Provide inputs for Cash Flow projections
- Follow-ups on AR & AP ageing reviews
- Provide support to budget and forecast

All job-related tasks are done:

- In strict conformity with company’s Compliance requirements
- In accurate and timely matter
- With the goal of high customers satisfaction
- Responsible for daily bookkeeping AR (Accounts Receivable), AP (Accounts Payable), ER (Employees Expense report), Bank and GL (General Ledger)
- Prepare and submit AP & ER payments
- Calculate and book Intercompany back charges
- Prepare and book Journal Entries adjustments for revenue recognition
- Handle monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities - maintain closing check list
- Maintain Fixed Assets registers and monitor supplies and seed Inventory reviews
- Prepare inputs for investment fund Group quarterly reporting
- Contribute to US Gaap Group annual audit - prepare documentation requested
- Prepare/Review Banks and GL Accounts reconciliations workpapers and control documentation
- Contribute to the preparation of statutory financials
- Prepare-book payroll accounting entries
- Prepare documentation for statutory auditors in liaison with accounting business services
- Compute and Prepare tax returns in liaison with external partners

Other
- Identify opportunities for operational efficiencies, and contribute to improvement initiatives
- Support ad-hoc projects
- Provide inputs for Cash Flow projections
- Follow-ups on AR & AP ageing reviews
- Provide support to budget and forecast

All job-related tasks are done:

- In strict conformity with company’s Compliance requirements
- In accurate and timely matter
- With the goal of high customers satisfaction

Type d'emploi : Temps plein, CDI
Statut : Cadre

Rémunération : 40 000,00€ à 50 000,00€ par an

Horaires:

- Du lundi au vendredi
- Travail en journée

Rémunération supplémentaire:

- 13ème Mois
- Primes

Formation:

- Bac +5 (Master / MBA) (Optionnel)

Expérience:

- Comptabilité: 7 ans (Requis)

Langue:

- Anglais (Optionnel)

Lieu du poste : En présentiel

Date de début prévue : 15/05/2025