We are looking for an experienced Accounting & Tax Manager to lead the accounting and tax activities for our French entities based in Octeville. This role offers the opportunity to work in an international industrial environment, combining hands-on accounting expertise, team leadership, and process improvement within a finance organization undergoing transformation. You will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, tax compliance, and strong internal controls, while supporting business operations and leading a team of accounting professionals.
- Oversee the end-to-end accounting activities for the French entities in compliance with French GAAP and IFRS.
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Ensure accurate and timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings, including IFRS reporting to Group Finance.
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Prepare statutory financial statements and coordinate with external auditors.
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Supervise compliance with French tax regulations and manage tax declarations and audits in coordination with Group Tax.
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Ensure adherence to the internal control framework and support internal and external audits.
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Perform and review key accounting activities including balance sheet reviews, provisions, fixed assets, and inventory valuation.
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Act as a finance business partner to the manufacturing site, supporting operational teams on financial topics and projects.
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Participate operationally in the monthly closing process using SAP.
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Support process improvements and finance system evolution, including SAP developments.
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Lead and develop the accounting team, ensuring efficient organization, performance management, and continuous improvement.
- Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Audit, or equivalent.
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Minimum 8 years of experience in accounting and tax.
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Experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment is preferred.
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Experience in audit firms or consulting is a plus.
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Experience in international or matrix organizations is advantageous.
Technical Skills
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Strong knowledge of IFRS and French GAAP.
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Solid understanding of French tax regulations.
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Experience with SAP ERP systems (SAP ECC / S/4HANA).
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Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.
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Experience with financial controls and process improvement.
Personal Skills
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Strong leadership and communication skills.
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Structured, rigorous, and detail-oriented.
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Proactive mindset with a focus on problem solving and continuous improvement.
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Ability to work effectively in a hands-on and collaborative environment.
