We are looking for a Senior Accountant & Financial Controller to join an international finance team on a fixed-term contract covering a maternity leave. This position plays a key role in accounting, treasury operations, financial controlling, forecasting, and reporting activities across multiple corporate entities.

The successful candidate will work closely with finance and treasury teams, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and reliable cash forecasting within a multinational environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily and monthly accounting transactions, including bank accounting, financing activities, cash pooling, and reconciliations

• Prepare and monitor weekly payment runs through ERP systems and manual processes

• Produce and maintain weekly and monthly cash flow forecasts in collaboration with treasury teams

• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities

• Manage accruals, prepayments, journal entries, and account reconciliations

• Oversee fixed asset accounting, depreciation calculations, and supporting documentation

• Ensure compliance with internal controls and SOX-related processes

• Prepare monthly financial reports and variance analyses against forecasts, budgets, and prior-year results

• Support forecasting and budgeting processes, including labor and non-labor cost analysis

• Participate in annual true-up exercises and intercompany cost allocation reviews

• Deliver ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting to support business decision-making

• Collaborate with international finance, treasury, and controlling teams across multiple functions

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field

• 3-5 years of experience in accounting, controlling, or finance within an international or multinational environment

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and month-end close processes

• Experience with treasury activities, cash management, and cash forecasting

• Understanding of IFRS, US GAAP, or local accounting standards

• Experience working with ERP systems, preferably SAP

• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills

• Experience with reporting and consolidation tools is an advantage

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills

• Detail-oriented mindset with a high level of accountability

• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and international environments

• Fluent English and French, both written and spoken

Benefits

• Fixed-term contract within a global international organization

• Exposure to treasury, accounting, and controlling activities at group level

• Collaborative and multicultural working environment

• Opportunity to work closely with senior finance leadership

• Professional development and learning opportunities within a multinational business

• High-visibility role with broad exposure to financial operations and reporting

• Dynamic environment offering both operational and strategic finance responsibilities

• Modern workplace and supportive team culture