Finance & Administration Manager – Bilingual, French & English

Role Overview

• Manage all accounting activities in compliance with French accounting standards, including journal entries, reconciliations, provisions, and maintenance of statutory records.
• Ensure compliance with all French legal, tax, and regulatory obligations.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Lead the monthly and annual closing processes in accordance with French accounting standards and group reporting requirements.
• Prepare financial reporting for the headquarters, including reconciliation between local standards and group standards where applicable.
• Perform variance and financial performance analyses.
• Supervise and/or carry out customer invoicing.
• Monitor collections and follow up on outstanding payments when necessary.
• Manage daily cash position.
• Produce cash-flow forecasts.
• Analyze financial flows and identify short-term financing needs.
• Prepare French tax filings, including VAT returns, and ensure compliance with local tax regulations.
• Collaborate with external tax advisors when necessary and monitor developments in tax legislation.
• Act as the main contact for statutory auditors.
• Prepare required documentation and support audit processes.
• Ensure timely preparation of statutory financial statements and mandatory filings.
• Prepare the financial documentation required for consultations and information obligations of the CSE (Works Council), in accordance with French labor law.
• Perform accounting control of payroll entries (outsourced payroll) and ensure their consistency with accounting records and legal requirements.
• Ensure compliance with payroll-related social obligations in France, including social contributions and associated filings.
• Respond to employee questions related to payroll financial aspects (expense reports, variable compensation, etc.).

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, or financial management, preferably in France.
• Strong knowledge of French accounting standards (French GAAP), local statutory reporting, and French regulatory requirements.
• Proven expertise in French tax matters, particularly VAT.
• Good understanding of social obligations and payroll-related regulations in France.
• Experience coordinating with statutory auditors and external advisors.
• Knowledge of processes and obligations related to the CSE is a plus.
• Experience with monthly closings, financial analysis, and cash management.
• Ability to work independently while supporting management in an agile organization.
• Excellent analytical skills, rigor, and strong organizational abilities.
• Excellent communication skills in both French and English.

Tech Stack

• Flux

Benefits

• Sefas is an equal opportunity employer and promotes diversity and inclusion within its organization.