Senior Accountant - Energy Sector
$60,000–$67,000 year
On-siteParis, Île-de-France, France
Job Summary
Senior Accountant in Paris, France for an international energy-industry organisation. Responsible for day-to-day accounting operations, month-end and year-end close coordination with controlling, AP/AR management, fixed assets, bank and intercompany reconciliations, and invoicing workflows. Supports automated billing improvements in SAP Business One, ensures IFRS and local GAAP compliance, tax/VAT filings, and internal/external audits. Drives process improvements, supports SAP Business One integration, and provides ad hoc analyses to CFO and leadership. Requires 5+ years of accounting experience, GAAP/IFRS proficiency, advanced Excel, ERP experience, and fluency in English; French language skills are preferred. Work arrangement is Hybrid (up to 3 days remote per week post onboarding) in Paris. Includes collaboration with cross-functional teams and mentorship of junior staff.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
- Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting or finance experience
- Strong, demonstrable knowledge of GAAP and IFRS
- Proven experience managing month-end and year-end close processes
- Advanced Excel skills with a clear automation mindset
- Comfort working with ERP systems and digital finance tools
- Fluent English (written and spoken) - this is a non-negotiable requirement
Desired Qualifications
- Accounting certification such as CPA, CMA, ACCA, or CFA
- Experience with SAP Business One
- French or German language skills
- Background in Big 4, financial markets, FinTech, or a consulting environment
- Multicultural or international working experience
- Experience in a fast-moving or transforming organisation
- Base Salary: €60,000 to €67,000 gross per annum, dependent on experience
- Additional benefits apply, including performance bonus, health insurance contribution, and generous annual leave entitlement
- Work arrangement: Hybrid - up to 3 days working from home per week following your onboarding period
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- Principales responsabilités
- Opérations comptables
- Gérer les opérations comptables quotidiennes, les écritures de grand livre et les rapprochements.
- Participer aux clôtures mensuelles et annuelles.
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