Coface
Finance
GLAccountantwithFrench-French/SwissGAAP
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“GL Accountant with French - French/Swiss GAAP at Coface. Skills: General accounting, French/Swiss GAAP, IFRS. Record accounting entries. Review accounting entries”
Industry & Context.
Analyze variances; Identify variances
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Accounting / Finance, Minimum 2 years’ experience in general accounting, French and English B2+
Nice to Have
German is a plus, SAP is an advantage
What You'll Do.
Record accounting entries
Review accounting entries
Ensure compliance with accounting rules
Reconcile general ledger accounts
Reconcile business systems
Prepare account analyses
Monitor suspense accounts
Monitor clearing accounts
Monitor intercompany balances
Prepare bank reconciliations
Prepare account reconciliations
Prepare audit support documentation
Contribute to financial statements preparation
Contribute to consolidation reporting
Update financial dashboards
Update reporting tools
Prepare accounts in compliance with local standards
Organize aged balance review
Monitor customer accounts
Prepare internal reporting
Monitor accounting entries related to pension fund
Ensure archiving of accounting documents
Participate in SOP creation
Participate in SOP update
Participate in project work
Participate in functional meetings
Participate in cross-functional meetings
Maintain regular contact with finance team
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Part of a team; Cross-functional meetings
Full Job Description
Our 5,200 experts representing 80+ nationalities in 58 countries are united by a shared purpose: helping companies navigate through uncertainty by empowering them to make the right decisions and trade smarter in a complex world. With nearly 80 years of global experience, we offer companies a full range of solutions: Trade Credit Insurance, Business Information, Debt Collection, Single Risk insurance, Surety Bonds, Factoring — all driven by a unique data patrimony, cutting-edge technology, innovation and a deep understanding of the global economy. Joining Coface means being part of a close-knit international organization, where your ideas matter. We foster a culture of learning, collaboration and inclusion where you are given responsibilities and can see the impact of your actions. Shape thefuture of trade with us. Join our Happeners! Within the Finance department, the GL Accountant contributes to the maintenance of general accounting records and to the reliability of financial information by ensuring the recording, monitoring, and reconciliation of accounting transactions. He/she actively participates in monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes, in compliance with applicable accounting standards and internal procedures. The role holder is responsible for the following tasks: General accounting ( French/Swiss GAAP / IFRS) * Record and review day‑to‑day accounting entries (revenue, payroll, overheads, bank entries, provisions, etc.) * Ensure accounting entries comply with Group and local accounting rules * Reconcile general ledger accounts as well as business systems with accounting records, and analyze variances * Prepare analyses of accounts and identified variances; maintain rigorous monitoring of suspense and clearing accounts * Monitor intercompany balances * Prepare bank reconciliations Monthly / quarterly / annual closing activities * Prepare account reconciliations and audit support documentation * Contribute to the preparation of financial statements
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