Consolidation Expert

AXA Group; Paris; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

AXA Group Operations is seeking a Consolidation Expert to prepare consolidated accounts and coordinate budgeting and forecasting with Controlling and Accounting teams. You will ensure timely IFRS reporting and maintain strong audit trails.

You will lead the quarterly closing, perform IFRS restatements, and support management presentations to AXA Group. Fluency in English and French is required.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional experience in consolidation, accounting or auditing.
• Experience with general ledger systems (S/4HANA or similar) is highly valued.
• Big 4 experience is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsabilités

• Prepare quarterly consolidated figures from statutory accounts and perform IFRS restatements in Excel.
• Submit AXA Group Operations consolidated figures to the Group.
• Ensure full audit-trail to explain statutory to IFRS differences.
• Manage the quarterly closing process and analyze variances against forecasts.
• Coordinate intercompany reporting follow-up and reconciliation.
• Prepare supporting materials for management presentations to AXA Group.
• Handle requests from Group Consolidation and Group Controlling teams.
• Ensure compliance with Group Accounting policies and memos.
• Support Sustainability Reporting Directive reporting elaboration.
• Perform ad-hoc analyses as required.
• Build a consolidation level covering all AXA Group Operations entities.

Connaissances

IFRS consolidation

SAP S/4HANA

Excel

PowerPoint

English

French

Intercompany reporting

Audit coordination

Outils

SAP BFC Magnitude

Description du poste

The Consolidation Expert will be responsible for preparing AXA Group Operations mother company consolidated accounts submitted to AXA Group headquarters (Group consolidation and Group controlling) in accordance with IFRS standards. He/she will ensure accurate and timely analysis of financial statements and will also coordinate budgeting and forecasting phases with different stakeholders (Controlling, Accounting, etc). He/she will be responsible for ensuring timely completion of financial reporting according to established deadlines.

About AXA

As a world-leading insurance company, we act for human progress by protecting what matters. With 153,000 employees in 54 countries working for 105 million customers, we’ve created a truly dynamic and vibrant community. Inclusion and diversity link closely with our values, and together we’re nurturing a culture of respect, for each other, for our customers and the communities around us. Join AXA and you’ll feel like you belong, are included and can thrive. You’ll be able to shape the way you work and truly grow your potential as you seek out new opportunities, push boundaries and benefit people in critical moments of their lives. This is your chance to build the tomorrow you want. Know you can.

About the entity

AXA is becoming a sustainable tech-led company and at AXA Group Operations we are one of the major catalysts for this transformation.

We set the tone by triggering and empowering the evolution of our insurance business model through technology and innovation, driving its concrete implementation globally at speed, with a high quality of advisory and execution.

We are present across 17 countries with committed, highly qualified teams. We leverage technology, data, sourcing, security and investment allocation in a global way, but also achieve economies of scale and synergies when necessary.

At AXA Group Operations, we want to be recognized in three fields of action:

• State-of-the-art Data Technology to drive customer experience
• State-of-the-art Procurement & Sourcing to drive efficiency and better manage risks
• High-Performing Global Team for stronger partnerships with AXA entities

Your place in the organization

The division

You will join AXA Group Operations Finance. This division drives and monitors Group Operations strategic plan, sets budgets and efficiency targets, follows up and controls actuals versus budget targets, while providing timely, accurate and adequate financial information to enable thorough decision-making and ensuring compliance with local regulations.

Our main missions:

• Drive and monitor AXA GO strategic plan, budgets and efficiency targets. Track and control actuals compared to budget targets
• Establish and maintain cost accounting for AXA GO
• Define mechanisms for cost recharging to Entities, set rules to account for the financial implications of services provided, and monitor cash management
• Prepare and provide financial statements in compliance with regulatory requirements, ensure adherence to local and international tax regulations
• Coordinate and manage M&A projects (divestitures, internal transfer, business transfer) at AXA GO level

Our division is composed of several departments with respective accountabilities:

• Controlling
• Commercial Finance
• Accounting
• Corporate Finance
• Finance Transformation

Within the Accounting Department, Accounting Consolidation team gathers IFRS Consolidation, Operational Accounting and Central Treasury. The Consolidation Expert will be the key point of contact for IFRS Consolidation topics.

About the job

Main missions

Your responsibilities include:

• Prepare quarterly consolidated figures from statutory accounts: extraction of general trial balances from SAP S/4HANA and perform appropriate IFRS restatements in Excel
• Submit AXA Group Operations consolidated figures to the Group
• Make sure a full audit-trail is available to explain statutory to IFRS reporting differences
• Manage the whole quarterly closing process and analyze actual P&L/balance-sheet versus forecast and explain variances
• Manage intercompany reporting follow-up and reconciliation process
• Prepare supporting materials for management presentations to AXA Group
• Handle all requests coming from Group Consolidation and Group Controlling teams
• Ensure financial statements compliance with Group Accounting policies and memos
• Support the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive report elaboration;
• Perform ad-hoc analysis and reporting if required;
• Build a consolidation level covering all AXA Group Operations entities

Expected skills & experience

We are looking for someone with the following experience and skills:

Experience

A minimum of 6 years of professional experience in Consolidation, Accounting, Auditing with a strong background or understanding of consolidation topics

Experience working with general ledger systems (S/4HANA for example) is strongly appreciated

First experience within a Big 4 Company preferred but not mandatory

Technical skills

• Solid knowledge of consolidation techniques under IFRS standards
• Understanding of general accounting principles and policies
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint
• SAP BFC Financial Consolidation (Magnitude) already used in past experiences
• Fluent English and French

Soft skills / transversal skills

• Demonstrating the following capabilities would be advantageous in this position:
  • Attention to details to prepare financial statements and reportings
  • Prioritize and organize its own work to meet strict deadlines
  • Work well under pressure and effectively handle multiple demands
  • Communicate clear and concise ideas both written and verbal
  • Take initiative to identify improvement areas and implement corrective measures
  • Discretion and confidentiality regarding sensitive information
  • Team spirit and strong collaboration skills

What we offer

We bring together the expertise, cultural diversity and creativity of over 8,000 employees worldwide and we’re committed to equal opportunities in all aspects of employment (gender, LGBT+, disabled persons, or people of different origins) and to promoting Diversity & Inclusion by creating a work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect, and where individual differences are valued.