Senior Financial Accountant (Statutory France) m/f/d

Your responsibilities

• Centralize and analyze accounting and financial data for the assigned French entities
• Ensure the quality of accounts in line with statutory, Group, IFRS and local GAAP requirements
• Participate in monthly, quarterly and annual closing processes
• Prepare and review accounting entries and propose accounting entry schedules across Group, corporate and analytical accounting
• Check the quality of transactions performed by the shared accounting centre and ensure that errors are identified and corrected
• Analyze accounting and actual financial data and identify anomalies, accounting malfunctions or potential fraud
• Implement and apply internal control rules and Group financial policies, particularly those related to SOX
• Identify and propose improvements to accounting procedures
• Create dashboards and monitoring and analysis tools
• Participate in the implementation of accounting and reporting tools across general accounting, cost accounting and reporting
• Control and support the calculation and reporting of taxable income and deferred tax
• Prepare or review periodic tax returns and related documentation, including VAT returns, tax credits and Transfer Pricing Documentation
• Ensure the correct application of current legal, accounting and tax requirements
• Monitor accounting and tax developments and alert management of any non-compliance or potential risks
• Contribute to legal restructuring activities where required
• Contribute to the preparation and monitoring of budgets and quarterly forecasts within the assigned scope
• Analyze actual financial results and identify deviations from budget or forecast
• Alert management in the event of deviations
• Support financial analysis and monitoring within the assigned scope
• Participate in Group Finance projects involving new reporting and internal control tools, accounting and financial methodologies, processes and directives
• Ensure their effective operational implementation within the French entities
• Collaborate with project teams on the operational application of new accounting and financial requirements
• Act as a backup for the line manager in relations with statutory auditors
• Support cross-functional Finance activities as required

Our requirements

• 4 to 6 years of experience in an accounting role
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Management required
• Expert knowledge of the financial statement production process
• Knowledge of accounts and international accounting standards (IFRS)
• Knowledge of local French accounting
• Knowledge of tax
• Knowledge of SOX
• Proficiency in Office 365
• Familiarity with business software/ERPs, including SAP, BlackLine and CoStar
• High proficiency of French in both written and spoken communication
• Very good command of English, both written and spoken

What we offer

• Discounts on Quality Products: Benefit from compelling discounts on our own-brand products (including Salomon, Atomic, Peak Performance, and more).
• Engaging Company Culture: Experience a workplace with a strong team spirit and an open, appreciative culture, where you'll feel valued and part of a supportive community.
• Smooth Transition: Benefit from a comprehensive onboarding program designed to help you integrate seamlessly into our organization.
• Career Growth: Elevate your career in Finance.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexibility, including a hybrid work model, for a harmonious work-life balance in our modern, well-connected office.
• Global Impact: Engage in diverse and challenging projects alongside colleagues from varied backgrounds.
• Global collaboration: Collaborate with diverse teams from across the world, sharing perspectives and driving collective success.
• Finance: As a member of our Finance team, you’ll work at the core of a global business, driving transformation, supporting growth, and shaping the future of finance across iconic sports and outdoor brands—all within a dynamic, fast-evolving environment.

Benefits

• Kafeteria MyBenefit
• private medical care
• sharing the costs of foreign language classes
• sharing the costs of professional training & courses
• life insurance
• remote work opportunities
• corporate products and services at discounted prices
• integration events
• corporate library
• no dress code
• parking space for employees
• leisure zone
• extra social benefits
• holiday funds
• employee referral program
• extra leave

Recruitment stages

• CV screening
• Phone screening
• Language check
• Interviews
• Feedback and decision

Amer Sports Global Business Services

We are a global group of iconic sports and outdoor brands such as Arc'teryx, Salomon, Wilson, Peak Performance, Atomic, and Armada.

Our purpose is to elevate the world through sport. From courts to slopes, from cities to mountains, and everywhere in between, we inspire people to explore and experience the joy of sports and lead better, healthier lives.

With us, you get to inspire people to experience the joy of sports while building a network of like-minded people around the world. We have an open and relaxed culture that encourages you to grow professionally and tend to your wellbeing.

Our core values are:

- Always authentic

- Better together

- Committed to impact

- Driven to excellence

Our global community of 15,400 people operates in 41 countries. Amer Sports, Inc. shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

Meet some of our passionate people, and learn how they are elevating the world through sport.

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