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Lead Accountant (French Speaker)

Job description

Are you looking for a new challenge within an international company where you can develop your expertise in Finance and Accounting? If you are fluent in both English and French and wish to lead a small team of accountants, then this opportunity is for you!

Your responsibilities and impact as the Lead Accountant will include:
  • Managing all daily accounting operations for the French market
  • Overseeing the month-end and year-end closing processes
  • Providing detailed reporting and financial analysis
  • Managing a small team of accountants and making decisions regarding staff increases (if necessary)
  • Preparing payment and authorization files
  • Controlling financial transactions and ensuring compliance with local regulations
  • Supporting the administrative department (salaries, taxes, etc.)

Skills, qualifications, and interests needed to succeed in this role:
  • Native level in French and fluent in English
  • Based near Barcelona (with NIE + SSN)
  • Degree in accounting, business administration, economics, or similar
  • Minimum of 3 to 5 years of professional experience in a similar role in the French market
  • Experience in team management
  • Strong knowledge of ERPs (SAP, SAGE, Navision, or similar) and Excel
  • Interest and ability to multitask in a multidisciplinary environment
  • Ability to prioritize workload and meet strict reporting deadlines

What’s in it for you?
  • Permanent contract
  • Competitive salary
  • Full-time from Monday to Friday
  • International environment
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Start date: as soon as possible