Consolidation Accountant/Controller Trainee

Sonoco Products Company; France; On-site; EUR 13,392 - 20,088; Full time

Job summary

Sonoco Products Company is seeking an Internship - Consolidation Accountant/Controller. You will participate in the Consolidation team to prepare and validate Consolidated Financial Statements, as well as budgets and forecasts, and perform financial analyses.

The role involves intercompany reconciliations, detailed account analyses, and supporting group reporting. English communication is essential, with strong Excel/Word skills and a BAC+4 minimum in a business or accounting field.

Qualifications

• BAC+4 minimum in business, accounting, or equivalent.
• English written and spoken to a high standard.
• Strong Excel and Word skills, well organized and rigorous.

Responsibilities

• Supervision of intercompany accounts reconciliation.
• Production of detailed analysis of selected accounts.
• Control and validation of minority interests.
• Control and validation of Group management fees and royalties.
• Follow up of investments in relation with the group legal chart.
• Follow up of interest calculation and reporting (intercompany and external debt).
• Preparation of additional notes to the Financial Statements.
• Preparation of the monthly reporting package.
• Various projects, including capex reconciliation and leasing (LEASE).

Skills

Consolidation principles

US GAAP knowledge

English proficiency

Excel

Organized

Education

BAC+4 minimum

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Consolidation Accountant/Controller Trainee

Job Title: Internship - Consolidation Accountant/Controller

Department: Consolidation Department

Direct Report: Consolidation Manager

Education

Business School or Accounting Degree (BAC +4 minimum)

General & Technical Skills required

• Good accounting skills and a basic understanding of consolidation principles
• Would be an advantage as would any knowledge of US GAAP standards
• Good communication skills with high standard of written and spoken English
• Good computer skills to include Excel and Word
• Well organized and rigorous

Previous Experience

First experience in either Financial Reporting, Auditing, Consolidation or any similar financial environment

Summary of Role

Participate as a member of the Consolidation team in the monthly preparation and validation of the Consolidated Financial Statements, as well as production of Budgets & Forecasts and various financial analysis

List of Responsibilities

• Supervision of intercompany accounts reconciliation
• Production of detailed analysis of selected accounts
• Control and validation of minority interests
• Control and validation of Group management fees and Group royalties
• Follow up of investments in relation with the group legal chart
• Follow up of interest calculation and reporting (intercompany and external debt)
• Preparation of additional notes to the Financial Statements
• Preparation of the monthly reporting package
• Various projects, including capex reconciliation and leasing (LEASE)

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.