What you'll do
As a General Ledger Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate, compliant, and efficient accounting across the FIA’s international structure.
- Participate in annual and quarterly closings
- Reconcile general accounts and record closing entries
- Manage fixed assets and ensure accurate reporting
- Prepare financial reports for the three entities
- Prepare monthly and quarterly VAT returns
- File declarations of trade in goods (DEB)
- Manage French annual fee filings
- Follow up on withholding tax obligations
What you need
To succeed in this role, you will need a Master’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, and a minimum of five years of accounting experience.
- Proficient knowledge of French accounting standards and the Swiss Code of Obligations
- Demonstrated experience in French tax obligations and VAT declaration
- Strong expertise in closing processes and reconciliations
- Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (ideally Sage X3)
- Full proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Why this matters
This role is central to the FIA’s modernisation of its organisational setup, processes, and systems. You will work across three organisations located in France and Switzerland, and your expertise in French and Swiss frameworks will be key to supporting the FIA’s mission of operational excellence.
