Consolidation Accountant/Controller Trainee

Sonoco; France; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

SONOCO CANADA is seeking an Internship in Consolidation Accounting/Controller to support the Consolidation team in monthly financial statements, budgets, and analyses. You will assist with intercompany reconciliations, minority interests, and group fees/royalties, while gaining exposure to group investments and debt reporting.

Ideal candidates have a BAC+4 minimum in accounting or business, strong Excel/Word skills, and good written/spoken English.

Qualifications

• Good accounting skills and a basic understanding of consolidation principles.

Responsibilities

• Participate in monthly preparation and validation of Consolidated Financial Statements.
• Production of Budgets & Forecasts and various financial analyses.
• Supervision of intercompany accounts reconciliation.
• Control and validation of minority interests and group fees/royalties.
• Follow up of investments and related party reporting (intercompany/external debt).
• Preparation of notes to the Financial Statements and monthly reporting package.
• Projects including capex reconciliation and leasing (LEASE).

Skills

Accounting knowledge

US GAAP knowledge

English communication

Excel

Organized / rigorous

Education

BAC+4 minimum – Accounting/Business degree

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

## Consolidation Accountant/Controller TraineeApplyremote type: Onsitelocations: FRA - Paris St Ouen - D360time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR-159091**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 : Involvement in the following areas of the consolidation :- 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)#LI-FC1