Chief Accountant, France(A199022)

Xiaomi Technology; Boulogne-Billancourt; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Xiaomi Technology in Boulogne-Billancourt, France, is seeking a Local Accounting & Tax Compliance Manager to align local and group financials under French GAAP. You will oversee statutory reporting, audits, and tax filings while driving process improvements.

The role requires 3–5 years in accounting or corporate tax, strong GAAP knowledge, and fluency in English, French, and Chinese. This position is based on site in the Boulogne-Billancourt area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Taxation, or related field.
• 3–5 years of accounting or corporate tax experience.
• Deep knowledge of local GAAP and French tax laws.
• Fluent written and spoken English, French, and Chinese.

Responsibilities

• Manage and reconcile local vs group accounts to ensure consistency.
• Prepare statutory financial statements under local GAAP and group needs.
• Coordinate external audits and follow up on findings and remediation actions.
• Ensure timely filing and payment of taxes; respond to tax inspections and disputes.
• Design and implement local fiscal/tax compliance processes and controls.
• Monitor regulatory changes and update procedures accordingly.

Skills

Accounting proficiency

GAAP/IFRS knowledge

Audit coordination

Transfer pricing

Tax compliance

English proficiency

French proficiency

Chinese proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Taxation

Job description

1. Local Accounting Compliance Management

• Manage and reconcile differences between local accounts and group accounts to ensure consistency in accounting standards
• Prepare statutory financial statements in accordance with local GAAP, as well as other financial reports required by the group
• Coordinate and facilitate external audits, ensuring smooth audit processes and timely follow-up on audit findings and remediation actions

2. Local Tax Compliance Management

• Ensure timely and accurate filing and payment of all applicable taxes;
• Handle and respond to local tax inspections/audits, and effectively address tax inquiries and disputes
• Oversee the implementation of transfer pricing policies and participate in tax planning and optimisation for relevant business operations

3. Fiscal and Tax Process Development

• Lead or participate in the design, establishment, and rollout of local fiscal and tax compliance processes
• Drive the standardisation and continuous improvement of relevant fiscal policies, procedures, and internal controls, in alignment with group guidelines and local regulatory requirements
• Monitor changes in local fiscal and tax legislation, assess their impact in a timely manner, and update internal operating procedures to ensure ongoing compliance

Job requirement

1. 1. Bachelor's degree or above in Finance, Accounting, Taxation, or a related field
2. 2.Minimum 3–5 years of relevant work experience in accounting or corporate tax functions
3. 3.In-depth knowledge of French local GAAP and tax laws and regulations
4. 4.Proficiency in English, French, and Chinese (both written and spoken)