DGA Group Europe is seeking an experienced SeniorFinancialAccountantbased in Brussels(withabilityto travel)or Paris, who will be a key member of theEuropean Finance Team.The role ispart timeat3-4 days per week but could be extended tofull timefor the right candidate.
Position
This role is to support the Paris entity and is responsible for the end‑to‑end accounting practices processes involved in the month‑end and year‑end finance close with direct support from an outsourced accounting team. You will be responsible for the day‑to‑day finance activities including all invoicing, managing supplier payments, and reconciling the bank account. You will also be the lead contact for the audit of the Paris entity.
ReportingtotheEuropeanFinancialControlleryouwilldemonstratecapabilityacross allfinanceactivitiesandparticularly:
* order-to-cashprocess,frominvoicingtocashcollection(around20-30salesinvoicesamonth)
* understanding of the commercial interface between finance and the business and play an active role in supportingstakeholders’ in managing the financial interaction with their clients
Aspartofthisroleyou’llbeworking closely with the external accountant,who’smainfocusesisto ensure the accounts are being recordedin accordance withFrench GAAP.Youwillassistinrecreating the French GAAP accountsasmanagementfinancialrecordsusingSageIntacct.
This role is for a key member in a highly motivated team who enjoys using data and numbers to generate insights and improve our business. The successful candidate will be comfortable communicating with colleaguesofalllevelswithinthebusiness,haveaneyefordetailandbeanoutcomefocusedindividualwith a ‘can-do’/hands on attitude.
Location
Brussels( withabilityto travel )or Paris
Responsibilities
* WorkingcloselywiththeEuropeanFinancialController,youwillhelpimplementprocessesthat support and deliver best practice accounting activities
* Together with the external accountant, prepareandbookmonthlyjournalentries(includingpayroll),reviewtransactionsandbeableto provide commentary on monthly P&L activity
* Ensure the monthly close is done ona timelybasis and within set deadlines
* End-to-end ownership of the preparation and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts including intercompany.
* Verify and investigate reconciliation discrepancies, if any, andidentifyimprovements to ensure accuracy of the account balances.
Order to cash process
* Own the order-to-cash process including invoicing and revenue recognition. This will require working closely with the firm’s Partners across the French business to ensure we are proactively invoicing and managing clients in accordance with terms set within customer contracts
* Aspartoftheabove,youwillneedtobecomfortableinunderstandingcustomercontractsand knowledgeable in the recognition ofaccruedor deferred income where necessary
* Play aroleinensuringourprojectmanagementsystem(Scoro)staysuptodateandinformation related to projects isaccurate, working closely with project managers and Partners to achievethis
* Take ownership in managing and collecting debts from customers alongside the assistant accountant, liaising via; emails, calls, procurement platforms etc to manage and reduce the DSO
* Help Partners produce revenue forecast inputs for review by our FP&A team
Other activities
* ProvideaccurateinputtoassisttheEuropeanFinancialControllerincashflowforecasting
* Play akeyroleinsupportingtheEuropeanFinancialControllerwithallaspectsoftheannual audit,taxand regulatory activities.
* Memberoftheglobalfinancialcontrollerteamresponsibleforensuringalignment,consistency, and best practice finance outcomes globally
* Activeparticipantintheimplementationandongoingimprovementofallfinancerelated systems/processes across DGA
* Other ad hoc activities as directed by the Chief Financial Officer and European Financial Controller.
The successful candidate
* Afast-pacedlearnerwhocanhitthegroundrunning,withatrackrecordofrollinguptheir sleeves to get the work done, while looking for improvements along the way
* Abilitytomultitask,manageprioritieswellandcompletetasksinatimelymannerwhilemaintaininga high standard of work
* Detailorientedwithaprovenabilitytocalculate,postandmanageaccounting figuresand financial records.
* Dataentryskillsalongwithaknackfornumbers,highdegreeofaccuracyanddiligence.
* PriorexperiencewithSageIntacctisstronglyappreciated
* Ateamplayerwhodemonstratescuriosityandisactionoriented.
* Experienceinmanaging,overseeing,andreviewingworkofjuniorstaffisaplus
Qualifications
* Qualifiedaccountantorqualifiedbyexperiencewithstrongfinancial managementbackground
* Minimum5yearsofrelevantprofessionalexperienceworkingwithinafinanceteamofacomplex business, preferably within a group structure.
About DGA
DGA Group is a global advisory firm that helps clients protect – and grow – what they have built in today’s complex business environment. We understand the challenges and opportunities in an increasingly regulated and interconnected world. Comprising of a deep bench of communications, public affairs, government relations, commercial diplomacy and strategy consultants, we help clients engage with governments and regulatory bodies, navigate public disclosures and transactions within the private and capital markets, and manage their reputations through critical moments of change, challenge, or opportunity. To learn more, visitdgagroup.com .
Equal Opportunity Employer
DGA Group Europe is committed to equal opportunity in recruitment and employment practices and opposes all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination. No job applicant or employee receives unfavorable treatment on the grounds of colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, religion or belief, or any other status protected by law.
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