Staff Accountant - International

Job Summary
You will be a member of our dynamic Financial Controllership team, reporting into the Director - European Accounting, responsible for assisting in the successful financial reporting and control for the French entity under relevant accounting and regulatory bases.
You will be a key player in accounting transformation.
You will be responsible for providing management with a high-quality analysis and advice in order to assist in embedding changes accounting transformation, accounting requirements and to lead the required accounting, compliance and governance for the French entity.
You will also be required to analyse and explain key P&L and Balance Sheet content and movements.
We operate a hybrid working model, being 3 days (London) or 2 days (Paris) in the office a week. Dependent on location of the successful candidate.
About Us
SHI UK has been established for over 20 years, growing from a small satellite office to now our EMEA headquarters, with the support from our International partners and colleagues. We offer the opportunity to progress and develop a career within the IT Industry while working in a diverse, fun environment containing a range of departments and specialisms.
With our organic growth and stability within the EMEA market, we are able to provide a variety of technology products, solutions and services to businesses including Cloud Computing, Data Centre Infrastructure, Networking and Security solutions, Configuration and Integration services, Enterprise Mobility and IT Asset Management.
SHI provide innovative solutions and world-class support, as standard, from over 30 offices throughout the U.S., the U.K, Republic of Ireland, Canada, France, Australia, Netherlands, Hong Kong, South Korea and Singapore.
Responsibilities
Include but not limited to;
Play a key role in the accounting for France
Own key elements of the month-end close to ensure that the month-end is completed accurately and on time, including preparation and posting of journal entries
Perform key reconciliations for both income statement and balance sheet, ensuring reconciling items are investigated and cleared on a timely basis
Work closely with the Inventory, AR and AP teams, where necessary
Review work performed by other members of staff, where necessary
Contribute commentary to monthly results meetings to ensure that Finance understand the key drivers
Assist in the preparation of annual statutory and regulatory reporting for France
Review VAT, Corporate Tax, and other local tax reconciliations and submissions
Produce information to be included within Board Reports and for Group reporting to the agreed timescales and requirements
Liaise with external auditors to provide required information and review of report and accounts, including delivery of draft trial balances and draft financial statements
Ensure controls are maintained and developed as appropriate
Manage relationships with key stakeholders, such as the US team and other International teams
Deputise for the Senior Finance Manager and Director of European Accounting
Qualifications
Accounting qualification (DSCG/DEC/ACCA/ATA/Bachelor Degree)
Working knowledge of USGAAP, IFRS and French GAAP
Familiar with month-end accounting ((Opérations Diverses) and resulting financial reporting
Minimum 2-3 years experience
Experience working in in an international/global group
Required Skills
Strong Microsoft Excel skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to multitask, handle a fairly heavy workload, and be very well organized in order to meet all the deadlines
Ability to utilize tools made available to them in order to work in the most efficient manner
Ability to deal with multiple currency platforms and working with conversion rates
Analytical ability and problem solving skills
Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
Preferred Skills
Experience in International Accounting; Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and General Ledger
Certifications Required
Accounting qualification (DSCG/DEC/ACCA/ATA/Bachelor Degree)
Unique Requirements
Fluent in English and French
Additional Information
Equal Employment Opportunity
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