Accountant - (responsibility for France)
About The Position
Lincoln Electric is a high-performance industrial machinery and technology leader who helps customers manufacture and maintain vital equipment and infrastructure. Lincoln Electric’s innovative solutions enable higher quality and productivity across a variety of processes including welding, cutting, brazing, machining, process automation, and field repair. The Company leverages proprietary technologies and expertise in materials science, power electronics, automation, and intelligent software to help customers build better and achieve resilience in their operations. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is the essential ‘Linc’ that keeps the economy running. The Company operates 71 manufacturing and automation facilities across 20 countries and serves customers in over 160 countries. For more information about Lincoln Electric and its products and services, visit the Company’s website at https://www.lincolnelectric.com.
Requirements
- BAC + 3 to + 5 or equivalent in accounting / finance.
- At least 3-5 years' experience in an audit firm and/or in the industrial sector.
- Fluency in French (essential)
- Experience of end-to-end accounting and financial cycles in France, including tax, payroll, accruals, statutory reporting and general ledger
- Master accounting and financial management mechanisms
- Fluency in English (essential)
- Master office tools
- Master the operation of an ERP, more particularly SAP
Nice To Haves
- US GAAP /IFRS knowledge is preferred
- SOX and FCPA preferred
Responsibilities
- Prepare the reports of the social accounts, in particular the tax package
- Manage accounting, tax and legal obligations (including management of tax credits)
- Develop and calculate corporate tax
- Participate in the month-end closing and reporting process (SAP/HFM)
- Check the accuracy of the accounts (in French and US GAAP standards)
- Review account reconciliations (US standards)
- Participate in Finance projects related to regulatory changes
- Control the application of local and group policies: SOX, FCPA including RCM
- Communicate with auditors and administration
- Contribute, through their behavior and activities, to the general smooth running of the service and the company.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
