Key responsibilities ✨
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the accounting team, ensuring timely and accurate completion of month-end and year-end close processes.
- Prepare the financial statements in accordance with french GAAP, guaranteeing compliance and high-quality deliverables.
- Lead and develop a team of accountants, fostering continuous learning and a collaborative, high-performance culture.
- Monitor, improve, and document accounting processes and internal controls to ensure compliance and operational excellence.
- Coordinate and lead internal and external audit processes, ensuring timely delivery of audit requests and implementation of recommendations.
- Partner with cross-functional teams (FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Operations) on projects including new system implementations, process automation, and business integrations.
- Identify and drive process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of accounting operations.
- Provide insightful financial analysis and reporting to support management decision-making.
- Act as a key point of contact for accounting-related queries from internal and external stakeholders.
About you 🧑🚀
- Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; recognized accounting certification (e.g. CPA, ACCA, DSCG) is a plus.
- 7+ years of progressive experience in accounting, including significant experience in a managerial or supervisory role.
- Strong technical accounting knowledge (french GAAP), with proven ability to resolve complex accounting issues.
- Knowledge is conso GAAPs (French conso/IFRS) is a plus
- Demonstrated experience managing and developing teams in an international, fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in leading ERP/accounting systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle…); strong command of Excel and financial reporting tools.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Strong communication skills: able to explain complex accounting concepts to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
- High level of integrity, engagement, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Fluent in English and French
How to join the mission? 🚀
- First call in English with Mariana, Talent Acquisition Manager, to better understand your background, aspirations and answer any questions you may have. (30-45 minutes)
- Interview with your future manager, Bertrand, to delve into your experience and the specifics of the role. (45-60 minutes)
- Business case to perform at Malt’s office in order to assess your technical skills
- Final interview with Benoit (CFO) to discuss Malt’s long-term vision
Top Skills
What We Do
Malt is a platform that connects businesses with freelancers, finding the perfect match for every project. Our mission is to provide everyone with the freedom to choose what work they do and who they do it with. By helping to redefine the world of work and the relationships we have with it we hope to empower everyone to shape their careers to fit exactly what they’re looking for. Malt was founded in 2013 by Vincent Huguet and Hugo Lassiège, who were both joined by Alexandre Fretti as Co-CEO in 2020. In March 2022, Malt acquired Comatch, enabling us to create a dedicated category for independent management consultants and interim executives where clients can access vetted expertise, known as Malt Strategy. We have now gained the trust of more than 550,000 freelancers and 70,000 clients, becoming one of the leading marketplaces for freelance talent. We are currently operational in nine countries and regions: Belgium, France, Germany, the Netherlands, the Nordics, Spain, Switzerland, the UAE and the UK. Malt has evolved into a successful scaleup with more than 700 employees from 44 different nationalities, who share the same values of care, ambition, joy and autonomy. Join us and become part of the future of work!
