Responsable Comptable

At Clifford Chance, you will have the opportunity to build a career that matches your ambitions. The Finance team operates in an international, collaborative, and demanding environment. As the Accounting Manager, you will oversee the main accounting activities of the Record to Report cycle for the Paris office. Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing monthly, quarterly, and annual closings, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial reports
• Controlling the balance sheet, performing reconciliations, analyzing discrepancies, and escalating control issues
• Ensuring effective financial processes and controls, compliant with company policies and local regulations
• Preparing and coordinating local legal and tax declarations, collaborating with internal and external tax teams
• Participating in internal and external audits, providing required documentation and analysis
• Contributing to the implementation of audit recommendations and corrective actions
• Collaborating with global Treasury teams to meet local and global requirements
• Coordinating with Accounts Payable teams to ensure efficient supplier processes and payments
• Reviewing payroll accounts, performing analyses, and collaborating with internal and external payroll stakeholders
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with central teams and finance communities
• Identifying opportunities for process standardization, simplification, and automation

Qualifications:

• Qualified accountant with significant experience in financial accounting, preferably in an international environment
• Strong knowledge of financial accounting, statutory reporting, and IFRS standards
• Familiarity with French statutory accounting and tax compliance requirements
• Experience with centralized finance teams, shared service centers, or outsourced providers
• Excellent Excel and financial system skills, with experience in ERP/accounting systems and reporting tools
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills in French and English