International Statutory Compliance Accountant

Introduction

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We are seeking a hands-on
International Statutory Compliance Accountant
to join our SymphonyAI Retail team, based in Paris, France.

As an
International Statutory Compliance Accountant
within our global software organization, you will play a critical role in ensuring accurate statutory financial reporting and compliance for our international subsidiaries. You will navigate the complexities of Local compliance . Working closely with our finance, tax, and operations teams worldwide, you will help safeguard our reputation while supporting our continued growth across multiple jurisdictions.

Job Description
What You'll Do

• Prepare, review, and submit statutory financial statements for international entities in accordance with local GAAP, and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Ensure or produce where needed the company's compliance with digital services taxation, VAT/GST on software products, and evolving global e-commerce tax regulations.
• Coordinate with external auditors, local advisors, and internal stakeholders to support statutory audits, address audit queries, and resolve compliance issues .
• Reconcile US GAAP Books to local statutory requirements, documenting differences .
• Support the finance team in month-end and year-end close processes for international subsidiaries.
• Prepare and review indirect tax filings (e.g., VAT, GST, DST) in order to ensuring adherence to local regulatory and possible changes.
• Maintain a calendar of statutory compliance obligations for each jurisdiction, keeping abreast of country-specific regulatory changes
• Assist in entity set-ups or Rationalization and process improvements.
• Maintain organized statutory records and supporting documentation in accordance with company policy and local regulations.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent) a plus.
• 3+ years of experience in international statutory accounting, compliance and audit, preferably within the software or technology industry.
• Work experience with Audit firm.
• Knowledge of applicable accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, US GAAP, UK Gaap French Gaap etc ).
• Experience with digital tax compliance (VAT, GST, DST) and regulatory requirements for software or SaaS companies.
• Familiarity with software-specific revenue models, deferred revenue accounting, and international software taxation.
• Skilled in ERP/accounting systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle) and advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Excellent communication skills; fluency in English required, other languages a plus.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, ability to adapt to changing regulations and fast-paced environment.

Key Competencies

• Proactive approach to monitoring regulatory changes in the technology sector.
• Ability to manage multiple international deadlines and competing priorities.
• Problem-solving attitude, with strong collaboration across finance, sales, and technology teams.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package designed to attract and retain top talent.
• Flexible hybrid working model to support a healthy work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development to advance your career.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diversity and teamwork.
• A chance to make a tangible impact on the financial operations of a leading AI-driven retail solutions company.

About Us
SymphonyAI is building the leading enterprise AI SaaS company for digital transformation across the most critical and resilient growth industries, including retail, consumer packaged goods, financial crime prevention, manufacturing, media, and IT service management. Since its founding in 2017, SymphonyAI today serves 1500+ Enterprise customers globally and has grown to 3,000 talented leaders, data scientists, and other professionals across over 30 countries.

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