General Accountant

About BYD France
BYD France is the French National Sales Company of BYD BV Europe and BYD Company Ltd, a China-based company and a leading global supplier of green energy technologies. BYD France offers a range of electric vehicles, including all-electric cars, buses & forklifts. BYD is expanding its operations in France to support a growing portfolio of New Electric Vehicle Passenger car and LCVs projects.

General Accountant - Finance Department

• Oversee end-to-end general ledger operations for BYD France, including daily journal entries, account reconciliations, and monthly/quarterly/annual financial closing, ensuring compliance with local financial regulations.
• Prepare and review core financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement) and management reports, providing accurate financial data to support internal decision-making and group reporting requirements.
• Manage intercompany transactions, fixed asset accounting, accruals and provisions, conduct variance analysis against budgets and forecasts, and identify and resolve accounting discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (HR, Operations, Sales) and external auditors, support annual audits and tax filings, and ensure adherence to France's monetary and financial code as well as compliance requirements.
• Optimize accounting processes, maintain organized financial records (in line with 5-year retention rules), and assist the finance team in budget preparation and financial risk control to support BYD France's business development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or above in Accounting, Finance or related fields; professional certifications (CPA, ACCA or French DEC) are highly preferred.
• 5 years of proven general accounting experience in a multinational company, preferably in the automotive industry, with solid experience in French local accounting and group reporting.
• Fluency in French and English (written and spoken) is mandatory; proficiency in accounting software (SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills are essential.
• Deep understanding of French tax regulations and financial compliance requirements, with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Meticulous attention to details, reliable work attitude, excellent cross-departmental communication skills, and ability to work independently under tight deadlines.
• Familiar with financial processes of foreign-invested enterprises in France, and a good understanding of the automotive industry's financial characteristics is a plus.