Cluster Accountant

Calderys; Paris; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational finance company in Paris is seeking a finance professional to support the Controllership function. This role includes reviewing financial reports, conducting variance analyses, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in finance or Accounting, alongside professional qualifications. Experience in international finance operations is essential. Fluency in English and French is required, while familiarity with ERP systems is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in accounting or finance operations.
• Experience in multinational environments.
• Strong knowledge of statutory reporting and tax compliance.

Responsibilities

• Review month-end financial reports and ensure data accuracy.
• Support and analyze variances in closing activities.
• Partner with shared services for timely submissions.
• Review and resolve balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support management audits and liaise with auditors.
• Assist in finalizing statutory accounts and local audits.
• Monitor indirect tax submissions for compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Collaboration skills

Communication skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in French

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or Accounting

Professional qualification (CPA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

ERP/accounting systems

Excel

Job description

You will be supporting the Controllership function for a cluster of entities, ensuring accurate P&L and balance sheet reporting, a clean balance sheet, and compliance with statutory, tax, and audit requirements. You will also be partnering closely with the Cluster Controller and shared services to deliver timely, high-quality reporting and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Review monthly financial reports (P&L, balance sheet, working capital) and ensure data accuracy.
• Support closing activities and analyze variances in sales, costs, and inventory.
• Partner with shared services to ensure quality and timeliness of submissions.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of aged items.
• Support management audits by reviewing evidence, ensuring completeness, and liaising with auditors.
• Assist in the review and finalization of statutory accounts and local audits.
• Monitor and approve indirect tax submissions in line with compliance requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field; professional qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CIMA) preferred.
• 3+ years’ experience in accounting, controllership, or finance operations within multinational environments.
• Strong knowledge of P&L, balance sheet management, statutory reporting, and tax compliance.
• Experience supporting audits and working with external auditors.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills with high attention to detail.
• Effective collaboration and communication skills for partnering with shared service centers.
• Proficiency in ERP/accounting systems and Excel.
• Fluent in English/French; additional European language a plus.