Finance Lead

Stanley Executive Search, Inc; Paris; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Paris is seeking a candidate for a finance and accounting position. The role involves ensuring compliance with French accounting standards, conducting tax filing, and managing bank operations. Applicants should have a bachelor's degree, proficiency in English, and at least three years of experience in France. Knowledge of French accounting and tax policies is essential, and collaboration with headquarters in China is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher needed; legal residency in France preferred.
• Minimum three years of experience in finance/accounting in France.
• Proficient in accounting software and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Perform bookkeeping in compliance with French standards.
• Complete tax declarations and payments.
• Manage bank accounts and related financial products.
• Assist with annual audit preparation.

Skills

Proficiency in English

Knowledge of French accounting standards

Familiarity with IFRS

Experience with accounting software

Knowledge of French tax policies

Education

Bachelor's degree or above

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Accounting: Perform accounting tasks in compliance with French accounting standards, including bookkeeping, invoice issuance, and preparation of financial statements.
• Tax Filing: Complete monthly, quarterly, and annual tax declarations and payments; implement the group’s tax planning strategies in accordance with local tax regulations.
• Bank Account Management: Open, update, or close bank accounts as required by business needs.
• Document Management: Classify, organize, and maintain records of contracts, invoices, customs clearance documents, correspondence, and other related files.
• Annual Audit: Assist auditors in preparing and issuing the annual audit report.
• Inventory Management: Conduct quarterly and annual inventory checks to ensure asset safety from an independent financial perspective.
• Bank Account Operations: Manage the opening and maintenance of bank accounts, purchase bank financial products, monitor returns, and coordinate foreign exchange forward transactions.
• Headquarters Coordination: Collaborate with the finance team at the China headquarters to complete other assigned local financial tasks as needed.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above. Local citizens are preferred, but Chinese nationals with legal residency in France for over three years are also welcome. Proficiency in English is required; knowledge of Chinese is a plus.
• At least three years of related work experience in France, or a degree in accounting, finance, or business management from a French institution.
• Familiarity with French accounting standards and IFRS; proficient in accounting software, with the ability to accurately issue invoices, manage accounts, and prepare reports. Knowledge of French tax and labor policies is essential.
• The company headquarters is based in China; the employee should be willing to follow the management policies and procedures set by the China headquarters.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance and Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting