FRENCH ACCOUNTANT
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Job Reference Number |
14291918 |
Client ID: |
RI/ |
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Posted On: |
Mar 9 2010 |
Location: |
CORK |
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Job Type: |
Permanent
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Salary: |
NEG |
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Job Background
The Finance department based in the Cork plant supports all functions of the business including the European Technical Support and Applestore, European Logistics, Manufacturing Operations & Asia Pac Operations.
EMEA Finance are seeking French Accountant. The role is within the European Shared Service Center group based in Cork. This group supports all aspects of the EMEA organization. This role supports Apple’s ongoing expansion and growth in EMEA. This role includes involvement in all SSC Financial Accounting activities for the French region, providing support and information to both the US Finance team and the Centralised accounting organisation.
The successful candidate will be responsible for a variety of accounting activities for the French region in the Shared Service Centre in Cork.
Primary Responsibilities
•Act as a contact point between SSC Finance and the French Region and maintaining good working relationship between SSC French site and External Advisors.
•Responsible for executing and co-ordinating French activities and providing excellent support to the region.
•Liaise with other Regional Leads to ensure that consistent processes are applied across all regions and that there is consistent treatment of corporate finance policies
•Responsible for Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, in French accounting functions
•Ensure that month end close timetable is followed by accounting functions supporting the regional close.
•Liaison with External Advisors,
•Internal co-ordination with the Intercompany and VAT Compliance teams, the Accounts Payable & Payroll Specialists
•Responsibility for tax filings within the Region
•Responsibility for accounting activities, including:
•Production of French Statutory Accounts and tax returns
•IS and BS integrity, including full periodic BS reviews
•Review of statements with Central and Local management
•Balance Sheet Reconciliations.
•Journal voucher preparation and posting.
•Ensuring excellent control environment.
•Being involved and working in French region projects as they arise.
•Develop with the role to expand responsibilities within the SSC organisation
Qualifications/Experience
Qualified Accountant with French GAAP experience
•Fluent French
•3 - 5 Years post qualification experience
•Excellent communicator.
•Team player with individual initiative.