General Ledger Accountant - FR+ENG

Free2move

Tennessee

Hybrid

USD 65,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+

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Meal vouchers

Group insurance

Paid training

Remote/hybrid work

Job summary

Free2move is seeking a General Ledger Accountant to join our Shared Services Center. You will own the general ledger for multiple entities, ensuring accurate month-end and year-end closings while collaborating with Tax, FP&A, and Controlling teams.

You will perform reconciliations, support audits, and contribute to process improvements in a dynamic, international environment. Fluency in English and French, with SAP experience, are highly valued.

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
5–7 years of professional accounting/finance experience.
Experience in SSC or international multi-entity environments.
Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
Proficiency in Excel and ERP SAP.

Responsibilities

Manage monthly and annual closing within deadlines.
Prepare and post inventory adjustments, accruals, and cut-off entries.
Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate items.
Conduct inter-company reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
Support audits and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

General ledger

Month-end closing

Excel

ERP SAP

Financial reporting

Audit readiness

Intercompany

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

General ledger software

Job description

Job Overview

As part of our Shared Services Center (SSC) in Tunisia, and reporting directly to the Group Head of Accounting, you will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, compliance, and integrity of our financial records. As a General Ledger Accountant, you will take ownership of the general ledger accounting for one or more legal entities with a high level of autonomy. Working closely with the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Treasury, Tax, FP&A, and Controlling teams, you will ensure the reliability of accounting records, perform monthly and annual closings, reconcile balance sheet accounts, and support both internal and external audits. This role offers continuous learning opportunities and progressive growth. As you develop your expertise, you will gradually take ownership of more complex accounting activities while contributing to process improvements across the Finance organization.

Your Responsibilities

1. General Ledger Accounting & Month‑End Closings

Manage the monthly and annual closing process (hard close) within the Group's deadlines.
Prepare, review, and post inventory adjustments and cut‑off entries, including:
1. Provisions
2. Accruals
3. Prepaid expenses (CCA)
4. Deferred income (PCA)
Collaborate with Management Controllers to ensure accurate financial reporting.
Review and post closing entries related to payroll, taxes, depreciation, and other accounting adjustments.

2. Balance Sheet Reconciliations

Perform monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts.
Investigate and resolve outstanding reconciliation items.
Analyze account balances to ensure their accuracy and consistency.
Maintain complete supporting documentation for all reconciled accounts.

3. Inter‑company Accounting

Perform monthly inter‑company reconciliations.
Investigate and resolve discrepancies with internal stakeholders.
Ensure inter‑company balances are accurate and fully reconciled.

4. Compliance, Audit & Process Improvement

Monitor bank suspense accounts on a daily basis.
Prepare annual audit files for external accounting firms and statutory auditors.
Coordinate annual audits for your assigned legal entities.
Ensure compliance with local accounting, legal, and tax regulations in collaboration with external accounting firms.
Develop expertise in local accounting and tax regulations through continuous learning.
Create, maintain, and improve accounting procedures and process documentation.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the Finance department.

What We're Looking For

Education:

Bachelor's or Master's degree (3-5 years of higher education) in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Experience:

5 to 7 years of professional experience in Accounting or Finance.
We are particularly looking for candidates with one of the following backgrounds:
1. General Ledger Accountant within a Shared Services Center (SSC) of a large international group.
2. General Ledger Accountant within the Tunisian subsidiary of a large international group.
3. General Ledger Accountant or Financial Controller within a Tunisian group operating multiple subsidiaries across Europe.
4. General Ledger Accountant within a leading accounting firm (ideally a Big Four firm).
5. External Financial Auditor within a Big Four audit firm.

Technical Skills:

Strong expertise in general ledger accounting and month‑end/year‑end closing activities.
Excellent understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Good knowledge of accounting software.
Experience working with an ERP system, SAP being a strong advantage.

Languages:

Fluent French (written and spoken).
Advanced English proficiency (written and spoken).

Soft Skills: Customer‑oriented mindset

Comfortable working within an international Shared Services Center supporting entities across multiple countries.
Strong internal customer service orientation.

Organization & Resilience

Able to manage multiple priorities and perform efficiently during demanding month‑end and year‑end closing periods.

Autonomy & Continuous Improvement

Proactive, solution‑oriented, and able to work independently.
Takes initiative and actively contributes to process improvements.

Collaboration

Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Comfortable working cross‑functionally with Treasury, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Tax, FP&A, and Controlling teams.

What we offer

Competitive salary
Annual Performance bonus
Hybrid/Remote work policy: Full remote work is available, with one mandatory on‑site week per month (Monday to Friday) during the Group Head of Accounting's visit to the Tunis office. These on‑site weeks are scheduled well in advance and form part of the employment agreement.
40 hours per week / 8 hours per day
2 days off per week, with flexible scheduling OR including weekends
Permanent contract with 20 days of paid vacation
Paid training

Additional Benefits