Accounting Analyst

Responsibilities

As an Accounting Analyst, you will be responsible for accounting, control and reporting activities for the parent company and French entities of Societe Generale Global Solution Centre.

Specifically, you will be required to:

• Ensure the reliability and integrity of accounting information through account reconciliations, substantiation and justification, control execution, certification processes, and resolution of identified discrepancies.
• Perform account reconciliations, controls, accounting entries and corrections, and balance substantiation;
• Provide accurate, timely and relevant accounting records, reporting and analysis of financial information;
• Review and justify balance sheet and P&L accounts;
• Investigate discrepancies and ensure timely resolution of accounting breaks; 
• Identify and escalate accounting, operational and control risks, and contribute to the implementation of remediation actions;
• Perform account certification and ensure adequate supporting documentation and audit trail;
• Ensure accuracy, completeness and reliability of accounting and financial data;
• Monitor outstanding balances, accounting anomalies and remediation actions.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal policies and control requirements;
• Support internal and external audits and provide relevant accounting analysis;
• Maintain operational procedures and contribute to knowledge transfer and business continuity;
• Identify and implement improvements to accounting controls and processes.
• Contribute to process improvement, automation, digitalization and other transformation initiatives.

Profile required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience;
• Minimum 3–4 years’ experience in accounting, financial control or analysis;
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP/accounting systems;
• Advanced French and English, written and spoken;
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in an international environment;
• Self triggered, organized, focus on deadlines;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Team player and best practice sharing;
• Proactive, organized and results-oriented, with strong adaptability and a continuous improvement mindset.