Job Description

DGA Group Europe is seeking an experienced Senior Financial Accountant based in Brussels (with ability to travel) or Paris, who will be a key member of the European Finance Team. The role is part time at 3-4 days per week but could be extended to full time for the right candidate.

Position

This role is to support the Paris entity and is responsible for the end-to-end accounting practices processes involved in the month-end and year-end finance close with direct support from an outsourced accounting team. You will be responsible for the day-to-day finance activities including all invoicing, managing supplier payments, and reconciling the bank account. You will also be the lead contact for the audit of the Paris entity.

Reporting to the European Financial Controller you will demonstrate capability across all finance activities and particularly:

• financial accounting and reporting, as it relates to closing processes and reconciliations

• order-to-cash process, from invoicing to cash collection (around 20-30 sales invoices a month)

• understanding of the commercial interface between finance and the business and play an active role in supporting stakeholders’ in managing the financial interaction with their clients

As part of this role you’ll be working closely with the external accountant, who’s main focuses is to ensure the accounts are being recorded in accordance with French GAAP. You will assist in recreating the French GAAP accounts as management financial records using Sage Intacct.

You will be a key point of contact for the annual audits (local), banking activities and other ad-hoc assignments.

This role is for a key member in a highly motivated team who enjoys using data and numbers to generate insights and improve our business. The successful candidate will be comfortable communicating with colleagues of all levels within the business, have an eye for detail and be an outcome focused individual with a ‘can-do’/hands on attitude.

Location

Brussels ( with ability to travel) or Paris

Responsibilities

Monthly & Annual closing (Record-to-Report)

• Working closely with the European Financial Controller, you will help implement processes that support and deliver best practice accounting activities

• Together with the external accountant, prepare and book monthly journal entries (including payroll), review transactions and be able to provide commentary on monthly P&L activity

• Ensure the monthly close is done on a timely basis and within set deadlines

• End-to-end ownership of the preparation and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts including intercompany.

• Verify and investigate reconciliation discrepancies, if any, and identify improvements to ensure accuracy of the account balances.

Order to cash process

• Own the order-to-cash process including invoicing and revenue recognition. This will require working closely with the firm’s Partners across the French business to ensure we are proactively invoicing and managing clients in accordance with terms set within customer contracts

• As part of the above, you will need to be comfortable in understanding customer contracts and knowledgeable in the recognition of accrued or deferred income where necessary

• Play a role in ensuring our project management system (Scoro) stays up to date and information related to projects is accurate, working closely with project managers and Partners to achieve this

• Take ownership in managing and collecting debts from customers alongside the assistant accountant, liaising via; emails, calls, procurement platforms etc to manage and reduce the DSO

• Help Partners produce revenue forecast inputs for review by our FP&A team

Other activities

• Provide accurate input to assist the European Financial Controller in cash flow forecasting

• Play a key role in supporting the European Financial Controller with all aspects of the annual audit, tax and regulatory activities.

• Member of the global financial controller team responsible for ensuring alignment, consistency, and best practice finance outcomes globally

• Active participant in the implementation and ongoing improvement of all finance related systems/processes across DGA

• Other ad hoc activities as directed by the Chief Financial Officer and European Financial Controller.

The successful candidate

• A fast-paced learner who can hit the ground running, with a track record of rolling up their sleeves to get the work done, while looking for improvements along the way

• Ability to multitask, manage priorities well and complete tasks in a timely manner while maintaining a high standard of work

• Solid understanding of French technical accounting rules, processes, and procedures.

• Detail oriented with a proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records.

• Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers, high degree of accuracy and diligence.

• Intermediate to Advanced skills in Excel

• Prior experience with Sage Intacct is strongly appreciated

• A team player who demonstrates curiosity and is action oriented.

• Experience in managing, overseeing, and reviewing work of junior staff is a plus

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant or qualified by experience with strong financial management background

• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience working within a finance team of a complex business, preferably within a group structure.

• Experience in French GAAP and preferably IFRS/US GAAP

About DGA

DGA Group is a global advisory firm that helps clients protect – and grow – what they have built in today’s complex business environment. We understand the challenges and opportunities in an increasingly regulated and interconnected world. Comprising of a deep bench of communications, public affairs, government relations, commercial diplomacy and strategy consultants, we help clients engage with governments and regulatory bodies, navigate public disclosures and transactions within the private and capital markets, and manage their reputations through critical moments of change, challenge, or opportunity. To learn more, visit dgagroup.com

Equal Opportunity Employer

DGA Group Europe is committed to equal opportunity in recruitment and employment practices and opposes all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination. No job applicant or employee receives unfavorable treatment on the grounds of colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, religion or belief, or any other status protected by law.