Assistant Accountant (M/F)

1. Purpose of the Position

Ensure the complete management of auxiliary accounts for clients and suppliers for several group entities, in a multi-company and multi-regulatory environment (France & Switzerland), guaranteeing the reliability of accounts, adherence to closing deadlines, and regulatory compliance.

 2. Main Responsibilities

A. Client Accounting (France & Switzerland)

·        Issuance and accounting of client invoices

·        Integration and control of invoicing interfaces in Sage X3

·        Monitoring of payments and account reconciliation

·        Analysis and justification of aging balances

B. Supplier Accounting (France & Switzerland)

·        Data entry and control of supplier invoices

·        Verification of accounting and analytical allocations

·        Management of validation workflows

·        Preparation and control of payment runs (France & Switzerland) – including RIB verification

·        Management of payment schedules, meticulous control of entries.

·        Supplier account reconciliation

C. Specifics of the Swiss Scope

·        Maintenance of accounts in accordance with Swiss standards (Code of Obligations)

·        Monitoring of foreign currency payments

·        Interface with the local accounting firm/fiduciary if applicable

D. ERP & Projects (Sage X3 / Migration)

·        Daily use of Sage X3 across the entire group scope

·        Active participation in the maintenance and optimization of Sage X3:

- Process security

- Implementation of procedures

E. Closings & Reporting

·        Participation in monthly and annual closings

·        Justification of auxiliary accounts

·        Contribution to audits (Statutory Auditor France / Swiss Audit)

·        Formalization and improvement of procedures

3. Responsibilities

·        Ensure the reliability of data in Sage X3

·        Respect group closing deadlines

·        Ensure regulatory compliance France / Switzerland

·        Be proactive in process optimization

4. Work Environment

·        Group in the process of structuring and harmonizing tools (Sage X3 deployment)

·        Interaction with: Finance Department, Management Control, Operational staff, External firms

5. Performance Indicators (KPIs)

·        Adherence to closing deadlines

·        Quality of account justifications

Requirements

Profile Sought Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting (BTS CG, DUT GEA, DCG…)

Experience

3 to 5 years minimum in auxiliary accounting

Experience in a multi-company environment is desirable. Experience with Sage X3 is highly appreciated.

Swiss accounting experience is a plus.

Technical Skills

·        Mastery of French accounting standards

·        Knowledge of Swiss accounting basics is appreciated

·        Good command of Excel

·        Proficiency with a structured ERP (ideally Sage X3)

Behavioral Skills

·        Rigor and organization

·        Ability to manage multiple entities

·        Autonomy

·        Adaptability (environment undergoing transformation)

·        Team spirit

·        Sense of confidentiality

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