The position
RMO recruits for one of its clients in the distribution sector, a Chief Accountant.
A true guarantor of the financial health and administrative rigor of the company, the Chief Accountant plays a strategic role at the heart of our distribution activities. He/She manages all accounting, tax and financial operations, while ensuring close collaboration with the general management to optimize cash flow management and inventory profitability. Its expertise helps to secure regulatory compliance and support the dynamic growth of the structure in a demanding competitive environment.
Main duties
Supervision and validation of general and analytical accounting
: Coordinate all accounting entries (suppliers, customers, banks, fixed assets) in compliance with current standards and internal procedures. Periodically review accounts and ensure the reliability of balances.
Management and management of periodic closures (monthly and annual)
: Organize and supervise the monthly accounting closing work as well as the preparation of year-end financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, annexes). Ensure the production of tax packages within legal deadlines.
Cash management and relationship with financial institutions
: Monitor daily cash flows, optimize working capital management and manage banking relationships. Establish short- and medium-term cash flow forecasts to anticipate the financing needs of the distribution activity.
Tax and social reporting and compliance
: Ensure regulatory monitoring in tax and social matters. Oversee the preparation and filing of all tax and parafiscal declarations (VAT, IRPP, IS, patents, etc.) and manage any checks or disputes with the competent administrations.
Management control and analysis of distribution performance
: Actively collaborate in the implementation of key performance indicators (KPIs), analyze margins by product line, monitor inventory valuation and participate in the development and monitoring of the company’s annual budget.
Candidate profile
Education / Qualifications
: Holder of a Diploma of Higher Studies in Accounting, Audit, Management or Finance (B.A.+4/5, Master, DSCG, or equivalent).
Experience
: Must have a solid professional experience of at least 5 years in a similar position, ideally acquired within a company in the distribution, trading or mass consumption sector.
Technical skills
: Perfect control of local/international accounting and tax standards, mastery of account review techniques and financial analysis.
Personal qualities
: Rigor, organizational acumen, leadership, integrity, excellent analytical ability and relational ease.
Software / Tools
: Advanced knowledge of ERP and Excel.
Languages
: Professional command of French (spoken and written).
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