General Accountant

Questel; Valbonne; Sur place; EUR 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Nice office in Sophia-Antipolis

Flat hierarchy with courtesy, honesty,

Résumé du poste

Questel is seeking a financial accountant to join an international finance team in France. You will manage monthly close, statutory filings, VAT, and intercompany reconciliations across a portfolio of European entities.

The role emphasizes internal controls, accurate reporting, and collaboration with external accountants, auditors, payroll providers and tax advisors. Office located in Sophia-Antipolis; English proficiency required; French or German an advantage.

Qualifications

• BA or MA degree in Accounting.
• 2–5 years of accounting experience in an international environment.
• Strong knowledge of general accounting principles.
• Knowledge of VAT regulations and internal control principles.
• Experience with an accounting ERP system.
• Professional working proficiency in English; French or German is a plus.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Analytical mindset and reliable with strong ethics.

Responsabilités

• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities.
• Record journal entries including accruals, prepayments, provisions, depreciation, payroll, and other period-end adjustments.
• Perform analytical reviews of balance sheet and profit and loss accounts.
• Ensure compliance with Group accounting policies and local accounting requirements.
• Prepare and review reconciliations for balance sheet accounts, including bank, payroll, taxes, accruals.
• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Contribute to the enhancement of internal controls and accounting processes.
• Record payroll-related accounting entries and monitor related accounts.
• Prepare payment proposals and support treasury activities.
• Process, reconcile, and invoice intercompany transactions.
• Manage fixed asset accounting, including capitalization, disposals, and depreciation.
• Prepare financial reporting packages for Group reporting purposes.
• Prepare and declare VAT returns, Intrastat declarations, and other statutory filings.
• Support the preparation of annual statutory financial statements.
• Liaise with external accountants, auditors, payroll providers, and tax advisors as required.

Connaissances

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Integrity

Team collaboration

English proficiency

French or German advantage

Formation

BA or MA Degree in Accounting

Outils

Accounting ERP

Description du poste

As part of an international Finance team, you will be responsible for the accounting, compliance, and financial reporting of a portfolio of small European entities. You will ensure the accuracy of financial records, support statutory and tax compliance requirements, and deliver timely month-end and year-end reporting.

The company is currently standardizing processes and systems across its operations. In this role, you will contribute to these initiatives within your area of responsibility.

• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities.
• Record journal entries including accruals, prepayments, provisions, depreciation, payroll, and other period-end adjustments.
• Perform analytical reviews of balance sheet and profit and loss accounts.
• Ensure compliance with Group accounting policies and local accounting requirements
• Prepare and review reconciliations for key balance sheet accounts, including bank, payroll, taxes, accruals.
• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Contribute to the enhancement of internal controls and accounting processes
• Record payroll-related accounting entries and monitor related accounts.
• Prepare payment proposals and support treasury activities where applicable.
• Process, reconcile, and invoice intercompany transactions
• Manage fixed asset accounting, including capitalization, disposals, and depreciation
• Prepare financial reporting packages for Group reporting purposes.
• Prepare and declare VAT returns, Intrastat declarations, and other statutory filings.
• Support the preparation of annual statutory financial statements.
• Liaise with external accountants, auditors, payroll providers, and tax advisors as required

The perfect match...

• BA ou MA Degree in Accounting
• 2-5 years of accounting experience, ideally within a structured international environment
• Good knowledge of general accounting principles
• Knowledge of VAT regulations and internal control principles
• Experience working with an accounting ERP
• Professional working proficiency in English. French of German is an advantage
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Analytical mindset, reliable and quality-focused
• High level of integrity and confidentiality
• Ability to work collaboratively and to meet deadlines

What we offer ...

• Empowerment to bring your own ideas and shape our software and processes.
• Thrive in a flat hierarchy that champions courtesy, honesty, and courage.
• Work with global teams on cutting-edge tech and complex data.
• Nice office in Sophia-Antipolis with facilities: pool, tennis court, EV charging stations

Driven by values of entrepreneurship, respect, and integrity, Questel is committed to growth and social responsibility. We foster an inclusive, equitable workplace where all feel respected and empowered, regardless of background. Questel is an Equal Opportunity Employer, considering all qualified applicants without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or other protected factors.