SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Job description

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BUSINESS UNIT STATEMENT:

Axa Group Operations is a strategic entity within the AXA Group, a global leader in insurance and asset management. Our mission is to provide innovative high-performance operational, technological, and financial solutions to AXA entities Worldwide.

As part of the mission, the Senior Accountant role is specifically designed to support to GO US Accounting Team, focusing on U.S accounting practices and the application of IFRS Standards. By working closely with both local and global teams, you will play a key role in managing accounting operations and ensuring the accuracy and reliability of financial data.

MISSION:

The senior Accountant is responsible for managing accounting processes and financial operations in compliance with international standards. You will contribute to optimizing accounting workflows and providing financial analysis that supports decision-making.

Job description:

As part of the finance team, the Senior Accountant will be responsible for managing financial operations, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and supporting various business processes.

The role will involve:

Fixed Assets Management:

• Creating and managing retired assets using ERP Systems like SAP and Coupa
• <-- [if supportLists]-->Performing monthly asset amortization, review, and control processes
• Reconcile AM Accounts in collaboration with the central team
• <-- [if supportLists]-->Process clearing and poof of delivery entries.

General Accounting:

• Creating, uploading, and generating journal entries while ensuring proper documentation.
• Reviewing and reconciling GL Accounts and reclassifying entries as needed.
• <--[endif]-->Monitoring and checking monthly reversals and executing periodic re-evaluations.
• <-- [if supportLists]-->Perform reconciliations and address any discrepancies.

Bank Management:

• <-- [if supportLists]-->Preparing and executing bank reconciliation
• <--[endif]-->Managing cash journal entries, including uploading, and posting files

Balance Sheet Management:

• <-- [if supportLists]-->Performing balance sheet account reconciliations and ensuring accuracy.
• <-- [if supportLists]-->Providing balance sheet commentary and addressing significant variances.
  

Accounts Receivable (AR):

• Booking AR Entries and ensuring accurate cut-of processes.
• Managing AR Deposits and reconciliations

Accounts Payable (AP):

• Processing AP Pay cycles, payments, and reviews.
• Managing AP Reconciliation across SAP and COUPA.
• Reviewing vendor invoices, TE reports, and addressing payment processing issues.

Desired profile

Qualifications :

Qualifications:

Education:

·  Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field

Certifications:

·  Professional certification in accounting or finance is a strong advantage (ex: CAP, ACCA, or equivalent).

Skills and abilities:

Technical Skills:

·  Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP and COUPA
·  In depth knowledge of IFRS and US. Accounting standards
·  Experience in financial reporting, reconciliations, and managing journal entries.
·  Advanced skills in Excel
·  Familiarity with Power BI is a plus.

Soft Skills:

·  Exceptionnal organizational and analytical abilities
·  Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with diverse teams.
·  Attention to detail and a proactive problem-solving mindset.

Languages:

·  Fluency in English and French, written and spoken, is mandatory.