AP Accountant with French

Our 5,200 experts representing 80+ nationalities in 58 countries are united by a shared purpose: helping companies navigate through uncertainty by empowering them to make the right decisions and trade smarter in a complex world. With nearly 80 years of global experience, we offer companies a full range of solutions: Trade Credit Insurance, Business Information, Debt Collection, Single Risk insurance, Surety Bonds, Factoring — all driven by a unique data patrimony, cutting-edge technology, innovation and a deep understanding of the global economy. Joining Coface means being part of a close-knit international organization, where your ideas matter. We foster a culture of learning, collaboration and inclusion where you are given responsibilities and can see the impact of your actions.

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Regular activities:

• Performs Accounts Payables (AP) daily operational activities based on the Service Level Agreement signed with Coface regions as follows:
  • Vendor Master data creation / update
  • Invoice reception and control (with or without PO)
  • Regular and Urgent payment (manual and based on payment lists)
  • Bank reconciliations
  • Asset creation
  • AP query resolution
• Performs  Accounts Payable Month-end and Quarter-end closing activities based on the Service Level Agreement signed  with Coface regions 
• Reports on Accounts Payable activities to defined accounting perimeter (Team Leader, Team Manager, SSC Manager, serviced countries)
• Ensures that all activities performed at any time by himself/herself or her/his colleagues under his/her watch respect Coface integrity, security and reputation, by following all internal rules and controls in his/her scope of activity.

Ad hoc activities

• Participates in the creation / update of Finance Standard Operating Procedures used by the SSC operational teams.
• Participates in project work (e.g. lean & optimization topics).
• Participates to functional & cross-functional meetings (when required) and shares feedback and regular contact with functional finance team

Education:

• Bachelor / Master'sdegree in Business or Accounting

Experience:

• Experience in an accounting department minimum; preferred 2-3 years
• Experience in trade credit insurance industry is a plus
• Experience in an international environment preferred.

Skills:

• Good knowledge of accounting processes
• Good communication skills
• Good organizational skills
• Independent worker and team player
• Ability to deal with numerous deadlines simultaneously / Multi-tasking
• Familiarity and ease with varying IT and online software and applications.
• Knowledge of local GAAP is a plus
• Basic knowledge of major internal control procedures
• Experience with SAP S4/Hana is a plus
• Controlling/tax skills/knowledge is a plus

Languages :

• Fluent in French
• Fluent in English
• Italian – nice to have

What’s in it for you:

• Mentoring will help you blend with the team and get involved in your work as comfortably as possible;
• The company will provide continuous support and guidance throughout your work;
• Hybrid work model.