Senior Accountant with French

Teneo; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Senior Accountant with a focus on Management Accounting to support their London office. This role involves preparing management accounts, budgeting, and overseeing compliance activities. Ideal candidates will have a professional accounting qualification, advanced Excel skills, and prior experience in a similar role. Fluency in both French and English is required to facilitate collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years in Senior Accountant/Management Accountant role.
• Fluent in French and English.
• Experience in team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Prepare month-end management accounts with analysis.
• Develop budgets and monitor adherence with department heads.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and audit processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Interpersonal skills

Financial systems management

Advanced proficiency in Excel

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

SAP

Oracle NetSuite

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Accountant with expertise in Management Accounting to support our French Strategy & Communications office based in London. You will be reporting to the Financial Controller and be responsible for providing financial expertise and ensure timely, accurate reporting that supports strategic decisions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review month and year end management accounts with variance analysis and detailed commentary.
• Support senior management with timely financial insights aligned with operational and strategic goals.

Budgeting & Forecasting:

• Develop detailed budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections.
• Collaborate with department heads to monitor budget adherence and address variances effectively.

Accounting Operations:

• Manage and review intercompany reconciliations, debtor analyses, and unbilled AR reports.
• Manage month-end timetable and compliance.
• Ensure timely compliance/submission of statutory requirements
• Oversee AP processes, including invoice/expense reviews and vendor payments. Approve payment runs and bank transactions, ensuring compliance with policies and proper documentation.
• Ensure accuracy of the P&L and Balance Sheet including maintenance of monthly control files and balance sheet reconciliations using FloQast.
• Deliver a monthly finance induction session to the new joiners in the S&C France business.

Process Improvement & Compliance:

• Proactively identify and implement financial system improvements for efficiency and accuracy.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and compliance with local regulatory and statutory rules.
• Provide mentorship and direction to team members in accounts payable and revenue management.
• Support the audit process with support from the Finance Manager/Financial Controller, acting as the key liaison with auditors, banks, and global finance counterparts.
• Monthly management accounts and analysis.
• Budget forecasts and variance reports.
• Accurate and timely statutory submissions.
• Continuous system improvements and compliance tracking.

Skills and Experience

• 1-2 years minimum experience in a Senior Accountant/Management Accountant role preferably within Professional services.
• Holding or working towards a professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA etc).
• Proven track record in team leadership and financial systems management
• Advanced proficiency in financial systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle NetSuite preferable).
• Skilled in Microsoft Excel with expertise in advanced formulas.
• Strong understanding of revenue recognition principles and accounting standards.
• Fluent in French and English
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ensures accuracy in reports, data, and written work.
• Proactively develops and implements operational improvements.
• Manages and prioritizes multiple tasks effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build effective relationships with stakeholders.
• Calm, resilient, and proactive in high-pressure situations.
• Ability to clearly explain the rationale behind processes and documentation.
• Positive, collaborative, and committed to team success.
• Willing to adopt and promote best practices across the finance function.
• Proactively takes on challenges and seeks to go above and beyond.
• Calm under pressure and resilient when facing setbacks.
• Actively participates in continuing professional development.

Company Industry

• Consulting
• Management Consulting
• Advisory Services

Department / Functional Area

• Accounts
• Taxation
• Audit
• Company Secretary

Keywords

• Senior Accountant With French

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