General Ledger Accountant

FIA; Paris; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading finance organization based in Paris seeks an experienced accountant to manage accounting and reporting functions. The role involves annual closings, VAT returns, and collaboration across departments to enhance efficiency. Candidates should have a Master's degree in Accounting, five years of experience, and proficiency in ERP systems. Professional fluency in English and knowledge of French accounting standards are essential. The position, offering a dynamic work environment, demands a detail-oriented and results-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of accounting experience.
• Demonstrated experience in French tax obligations and VAT declaration.

Responsabilités

• Participate in annual and quarterly closings.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly VAT returns.
• Manage stock inventory.

Connaissances

Accounting experience

Knowledge of French accounting standards

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Fluency in English

Detail-oriented mindset

Formation

Master’s degree in accounting or finance

Outils

ERP systems (Sage X3)

Description du poste

MISSIONSAND RESPONSIBILITIES :

ACCOUNTING & REPORTING

• Participate in annual and quarterly closings
• Reconcile general accounts and record closing entries
• Manage fixed assets and ensure accurate reporting
• Prepare financial reports for the three entities

TAX MANAGEMENT

• Prepare monthly and quarterly VAT returns
• File declarations of trade in goods (DEB)
• Manage French annual fee filings
• Follow up on withholding tax obligations

STOCK & PAYROLL

• Manage stock inventory
• Coordinate with payroll provider and perform monthly reconciliations

PROCESS IMPROVEMENT & COLLABORATION

• Contribute to departmental projects aimed at improving productivity, efficiency, and organisation of accounting processes and tools
• Collaborate effectively across departments to support the FIA’s transformation initiatives

PROFILE :

• Master’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• Minimum of five years of accounting experience
• Proficient knowledge of French accounting standards and the Swiss Code of Obligations
• Demonstrated experience in French tax obligations and VAT declaration
• Strong expertise in closing processes and reconciliations
• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (ideally Sage X3)
• Full proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Pragmatic, result-oriented mindset with curiosity and adaptability
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and compliance
• High standards of confidentiality and thoroughness
• Professional fluency in English; French or other languages are a plus

This position is based at the FIA offices in Geneva.

Deadline to apply : December 23th, 2025