Job Description

About Us:

At BCD Meetings & Events (BCD M&E), we provide more than meeting and event planning services: we create connections that inspire, motivate and change behavior for our customers. As the world’s most trusted and innovative meetings and events agency, BCD M&E cultivates a culture of people, passion and purpose to drive business forward.

Headquartered in Chicago, with locations in 60+ countries across the world, BCD M&E’s team of 2,000+ people are committed to sustainability and driving success for our customers, our business and ourselves. Our values are at the heart of everything we do, and we look for people that want to be a part of something special, can rise to our standards and love to bring their unique perspective to the table.

While we can’t guarantee every day will be the best (who can?), we can promise a community of people who genuinely care and lead with empathy, a flexible workplace with awesome perks and challenging work that means something.

See what life is about at BCD M&E at bcdme.com/careers

Project Accountant (Expertise en secteur pharmaceutique)

CDI, temps plein, mode hybride ou télétravail, Paris

À propos du poste :

Dans le cadre du renforcement de notre équipe, nous recherchons un(e) Project Accountant Specialist pour accompagner l’organisation et le suivi financier de nos événements clients.

Vous travaillerez en étroite collaboration avec les équipes de planification afin de garantir la fiabilité des données et la conformité des processus financiers. Votre rôle sera clé pour assurer une gestion rigoureuse et fluide des événements, depuis le suivi des données dans Cvent jusqu’à la clôture financière.

Vous interagirez avec de nombreux interlocuteurs (équipes internes, prestataires, clients) dans un environnement dynamique et exigeant, où précision et collaboration sont essentielles.

En tant que Project Accountant Specialist, vous devrez :

• Assurer la préparation et la fiabilité des dossiers de rapprochement dans les délais impartis, incluant la vérification des participations dans Cvent
• Garantir l’exactitude des données pour les événements dont vous avez la charge, en respectant les échéances de reporting internes et externes
• Gérer la documentation relative au Transfer of Value (ToV) conformément aux réglementations EFPIA en vigueur
• Collaborer avec les Meeting Managers pour analyser les rapprochements, contrôler les comptes d’attente et résoudre les écarts budgétaires
• Assurer une communication professionnelle et efficace avec les fournisseurs externes
• Gérer plusieurs dossiers simultanément dans un environnement aux délais serrés
• Participer à l’exécution des paiements liés aux remboursements des frais des professionnels de santé (HCP)

Vous auriez dû :

• Expérience en comptabilité (comptes fournisseurs, comptes clients, facturation) indispensable
• Bonne compréhension des processus financiers et de la gestion budgétaire
• Expérience dans le secteur des sciences de la vie appréciée
• Solides compétences en analyse financière, audit et rapprochement
• Maîtrise du Pack Office, notamment Excel
• Maîtrise du Cvent
• Maîtrise du français et de l’anglais en communication orale et écrite

Vous pourriez aussi avoir :

• Excellent esprit d’équipe et capacité à collaborer avec des interlocuteurs variés
• Autonomie, rigueur et sens de l’organisation
• Capacité d’adaptation dans un environnement dynamique
• Connaissance de SAP appréciée
• Esprit proactif dans la résolution de problématiques liées aux budgets et aux participants

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Project accountant (Life science expertise)

Permanent, full time, hybrid Paris or remote France

About the role:

As our new Project Accountant Specialist, you'll partner with our internal planning team to ensure everything is tight and on point for client events. From data accuracy in Cvent to overseeing financial documentation, you'll play a critical role in making sure every detail is squared away. You'll collaborate with a variety of colleagues and vendors, all while keeping your eyes on the prize of seamless event execution!

As Project Accountatn Specialist, you will:

• Ensuring timely and accurate reconciliation files, including reviewing participant attendance in Cvent.
• Overseeing data accuracy for all assigned events and meeting internal/external reporting deadlines.
• Managing Transfer of Value (ToV) documentation for EU countries under EFPIA.
• Collaborating with Meeting Managers to check reconciliation against holding account files and solve budget issues.
• Maintaining a high level of professionalism in communications with outside suppliers.
• Working on multiple reconciliations at once while meeting tight deadlines.
• Support with payment execution for HCP reimbursement expenses

You should have:

• Previous accounting experience in A/P, A/R, and client billing required
• Familiarity with finance processes and budgeting
• Experience on a Life Sciences client
• Strong financial acumen including reviews, audits, and reconciliation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (especially Excel)
• Proficiency in Cvent
• French and English language proficient in both oral and written communications
• Travel industry and destination knowledge

You might also have:

• Strong teamwork skills and a knack for building relationships with colleagues and vendors.
• Work independently and be adaptable
• SAP experience
• A proactive approach in resolving errors related to participants and budgets.

THE PERKS

Flexible Working

We believe that a flexible working environment is key to getting the best out of our teams. We will support you to work where you need to and when you need to, depending on how you work best.

Room to Grow

Our line of work and business structure challenge our people in a way that inspires growth, with learning and development built into every role. We give individuals ownership over the direction and speed in which they grow.

Everyone has a voice

We thrive on conversations that spark curiosity and empathy. No matter how big or how small, every voice is heard, considered and respected.

Make your move

The diversity of roles across BCD M&E’s global locations means that our people often find new adventures during their time with us. Join us as a meeting planner role in the UK, stay for a global marketing career — there’s always room to move.

We’ve got you covered

Our extensive benefits include comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, continued education support, diverse work locations, travel and hotel discounts, volunteer and sustainability opportunities and a successful employee recognition program.

We’re positive. You’ll love it.

It starts from the top. Our leaders lead with positivity, believe in our people and trust us to do the right thing. There will always be support along your journey, in little and big ways.

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