In their scope of responsibility, ensure that accounts are kept, that legal obligations and Group standards are respected, and manage the accounting departments.
Main Missions
1 - Supervise the accounting for each of the entities in his/her scope, and coordinate the monthly reporting, monitoring accounting information and management
Implement the process simplification and improvement measures, in line with the main axes defined by the Accounting Department
Meet the main objectives for cost reduction linked to accounting functions
Coordinate the tasks of the various participants in the accounting cycle
Supervise the production reports (quality, deadline) which are mandatory under Group accounting and reporting standards and legal requirements
Ensure good debt management
Supervise the production of monthly reports, in compliance with accounting standards and management control procedures
Supervise the collaboration of accountants with management control in analyzing the results and preparing the budgets
2 - Ensure that accounting procedures are applied, and that legal accounting and fiscal requirements, as well as the Group standards, are respected
Propose the necessary improvements
Participate in working groups to generate and apply Group standards
Ensure compliance with Group standards and legal measures
Optimise the application of fiscal texts, working with the Accounting Department
Carry out legal and fiscal documentary monitoring
Supervise tax declarations
Take the necessary decisions to optimize their results without compromising the initial date
3 - Manage relationships with auditors and external agents
Organise the tasks of external service providers under the overall plan drawn up by the Accounting Department
4 - Manage his/her activity
Based on the objectives of his/her activity, prepare action plans and coordinate the missions of his/her employees in a coherent manner
Propose an annual operating budget for his/her activity, and ensure that it is adhered to
Propose the necessary resources for attaining his/her objectives and implement the necessary actions for staff turnover (recruitment, transfers, dismissal/redundancy) and investments according to budgetary forecasts and labour constraints
Monitor performance indicators for his/her activity, implement corrective actions if necessary and inform his/her teams
Conduct annual appraisal interviews, set the objectives of his/her employees
Develop the team' skills for the activity and propose individual and/or group training actions that are necessary to maintain performance levels of activities
Advise employees on professional development and promote internal mobility
Propose salary increases within the framework of the Group' salary policy
Enforce appropriate disciplinary measures for his/her employees, when necessary
Ensure that his/her teams remain motivated and that there is a positive working environment
Check and approve team members' expense claims (travel, etc.) and authorizations for absence/vacations
Ensure that job descriptions are updated according to group procedures
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