General Ledger Accountant - French Speaker

General Ledger Accountant - French Speaker (m/f) Referencia: JN -102026-7137802 Adicionado em 30.10.2026 Sobre os nossos clientes Our client is a large organization in the Automotive industry, with a global presence. The group is now preparing for the implementation of a new Regional Shared Service Centre. Descriçăo da oferta • A multinational company building a new Regional Shared Service Centre. • Looking for a General Ledger Accountant - French Speaker. Description • Fixed Assets: Create and manage fixed asset records accurately within the system. Run and review depreciation calculations to ensure correctness and compliance; • Leases: Identify lease agreements and maintain lease data for accurate accounting treatment; • FA subledger: Close fixed asset subledger activities and reconcile with the general ledger to ensure alignment; • GL close: Close and transfer data from general ledger sources as part of the financial closing process; • Journal entries: Record journal entries in a timely and accurate manner to reflect financial transactions; • Trial balance: Review the trial balance to identify and resolve discrepancies or errors; • Consolidation: Perform preliminary consolidation processes and conduct necessary checks to support reporting; • Notes to Financial Statements: Prepare external financial reporting and draft notes to the financial statements in compliance with regulatory standards; • Compliance: Ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations and preparing necessary documents for audits; • Governance with internal clients: supporting the GL Tower Lead in the governance bodies with the internal clients (entities based in Spain and Portugal), preparing and following-up on KPIs reports, performance reports; • Transition support: Active contribution in process migrations from Europe countries to the SSC Porto (trainings, understanding local processes, process documentation); • Training and Development: Train and develop the skills of team members. Profile • Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. A professional certification (e.g., CC) is a plus; • 3 to 7 years of experience in Accounting, with significant experience in General Ledger accounting; • In-depth knowledge of accounting principles and financial standards; • Ability to perform complex financial analyses and provide strategic recommendations; • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interacting with internal stakeholders; • Proficiency in English and French; • Ability to travel around Europe Region for the first 2 to 3 months (migration period from local entities towards the SSC in Porto); • Experience working in an SSC environment is a plus; • Proficiency in any other European languages is a plus (Dutch, Flemish, German, Polish, Spanish, Catalunya, Irish, etc). Job Offer • A great opportunity for career growth. O que procuramos Senior GL Accountant; General Ledger; GL Accounting; Record to Report (R2R); Fixed Assets; Asset Accounting; Depreciation; Lease Accounting; IFRS 16; FA Subledger; General Ledger Reconciliations; Month-End Closing; Financial Closing; French; English. Para se