Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist with French
Role & Responsibilities
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Manage end-to-end accounts receivable activities for the French market, including journal entries, intercompany transactions, and account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal policies and accounting standards.
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Monitor customer receivables, coordinate payment follow-ups with Sales teams, and resolve discrepancies and outstanding balances with customers.
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Process credit and debit notes, manage bad debt provisions, and obtain balance confirmations from key customers where required.
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Coordinate monthly financial closing activities, prepare AR reports, and verify invoices against sales orders in collaboration with internal teams.
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Prepare and analyze monthly AR aging reports, calculate and book provisions, and ensure promotional accruals are accurately recorded.
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Collaborate with Sales, operations teams, and customers to resolve invoicing issues and improve payment collection.
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Work with SAP and internal system support teams to optimize AR processes, reporting, and automation.
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Support internal and external audits, tax audits, and requests from local accounting teams by preparing financial documentation and reports.
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Reconcile accounts between SAP and local accounting agents, ensuring consistency between IFRS and French local GAAP requirements.
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Maintain accurate financial records and contribute to continuous improvements in accounts receivable processes across European entities.
Skills & Experience
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At least 2- 3 years of experience in financial accounting or accounts receivable. Experience in FMCG or a Finance Shared Services environment is an advantage.
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Fluency in French and English, both written and spoken.
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Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics.
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Good understanding of accounting principles, account reconciliation, and financial reporting.
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Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.
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Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
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A proactive, solutions-oriented approach and willingness to improve existing processes.
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Experience with EDI invoicing, particularly Factur-X, is an advantage.
What We Offer
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Private medical care.
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Multisport card or sports activity co-financing.
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Group life insurance.
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Professional development and training opportunities.
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The opportunity to work in an international environment and collaborate with teams across European markets.
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A supportive and collaborative working environment.