Accounting Coordinator

Danone; Centre-Val de Loire; Sur place; EUR 35 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading global food and beverage company in France is seeking an experienced accountant to manage month-end close functions and provide financial support. This role requires strong analytical and communication skills, along with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting. Familiarity with IFRS and SAP is preferred. The ideal candidate will possess attention to detail, the ability to develop and implement policies, and a collaborative mindset.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years accounting experience.
• Ability to identify issues/control weaknesses and develop recommendations.
• Detail-oriented, highly organized and able to work independently.

Responsabilités

• Conduct month-end close functions and develop journal entries.
• Review and enter journal entries into SAP.
• Provide financial support to management with key performance measures.

Connaissances

Fluent in English

Excellent analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Innovative problem-solving skills

Detail-oriented

Ability to work in a team

Formation

Bachelors Degree in Accounting

Outils

SAP knowledge and experience

Understanding of IFRS

Description du poste

Overview

• Conduct month-end close functions including the development of month-end journal entries; reconciling related balance sheet accounts; month-end analysis and variance explanations; ensuring proper cut-off and reconciling variances; communicating significant or unusual business matters.

• Review and enter journal entries into SAP while ensuring we are accounting for all activities in accordance with IFRS. Maintain appropriate tracking and reporting of journal entry activity. Follow up with internal stakeholders on journal entry discrepancies, issues, and questions.

• Report the Company’s financial data into the Magnitude package on a monthly basis

• Provide accounting support in a shared service environment to a variety of business stakeholders in the corporate offices and the manufacturing plants.

• Develop and implement processes that support continuous improvement and strong business results.

• Provide complete, accurate and timely financial support to management, including developing and reporting of key performance measures.

• Document, implement, and audit internal controls where appropriate.

• Support and prepare various analysis for internal and external auditors

• Ensure compliance with Company policies. Foster a culture that encourages the highest level of integrity and ethical behavior.

• Other duties as assigned.

About you

Target Profile

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting required
• 1-2 years accounting experience
• Fluent in English
• Knowledge and understanding of IFRS preferred
• SAP knowledge and experience preferred
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to work well in a team environment while focusing on individual tasks and priorities
• Innovative problem solving skills and flexible mind-set
• Detail oriented, highly organized and able to work independently
• Self-starter, dependable and possessing the ability to respond quickly and accurately on multiple priorities
• Ability to identify issues/control weaknesses and develop and implement recommendations for resolution
• Ability to develop and implement policies and procedures

About Danone

At Danone, we work to make a vision a reality: 'One Planet, One Health'

Here you will have space to create, innovate, grow, and above all, to be yourself, thanks to our culture of Inclusive Diversity, where we are clear that 'our differences are what make the difference'.

Do things your way! The way you work, the way you develop, and the way you progress depend on you. Be innovative, take the initiative, and the impact you will have will surprise you.

You will work with agile methodologies, in high-performance teams where you will learn, influence, and contribute to achieve specific goals and thus grow with the company.

Job details

Dedicated to bringing health through food to as many people as possible, we are a leading global food & beverage company built on four businesses: Essential Dairy and Plant-Based Products, Waters, Early Life Nutrition and Medical Nutrition.