Accountant 6 Months Contract H/F Fedex

We are looking for a strong professional who will be responsible for a 360 view of the financial activities of the country, starting with accounting and expanding to all fields of finance.

To manage all financial functions of assigned responsibility for month end closing process, payroll, trade and non-trade related activities associated with the day-to-day operations and expansion of department initiatives. To manage the problem resolution issues of operational transactions as they relate to financial area of responsibility. Corporate credit and collection policies, procedures and ensuring compliance with internal finance policies and formulating new policies concurrent with the internal and external auditing functions of the corporation in safeguarding company assets

The position is in Paris and reports to Finance Manager

Summary of Essential Job Functions:

- Daily Finance Operation and Month End Closing Review and approve employee expense claims
Post journal entries (e.g., accruals, adjustments etc)
Maintain accuracy of ledger balances and perform BS reconciliation
Monitor intercompany transactions
Ensure VAT fillings are accurate and on time
Prepare management reporting package
Analyze variances vs. budget/forecast
Maintain documentation for audit readiness
Monitor adherence to internal controls and ensure compliance with company policies
- Customer Financial Services Responsible for complete and accurate statements on Aging Accounts receivable
Manage the credit process within the country
Supervise the disputes by liaising with the Operations team and provide timely updates on resolution
Single point of contact with collection agencies.
Responsible for complete and accurate financial statements (P&L and Balance Sheet).
Posts the entries into the GL

- Trade Accounts Payable: Verify and enter the vendor invoices into the operational system
Supervise the transaction process from beginning to end
Single Point of contact for communication with the Headquarter finance team to resolve any transactional issues or reconciliation gaps
- Treasury: Monitor the bank accounts
Assess best solutions for treasury related issues
- Miscellaneous: Support the Finance manager on ad-hoc financial requests
Act as a business partner to the operations management team

FedEx Logistics provides freight forwarding, as well as import and export services that allow companies to reach markets throughout the world. They help customers of all sizes solve the intricacies of shipping goods globally by providing comprehensive international ocean and air freight forwarding, surface transportation and distribution, customs brokerage, trade and customs advisory services, and advanced e-commerce and trade facilitation solutions. We're glad you stopped by and hope your job search experience with FedEx Logistics, Inc. will be rewarding. We look forward to hearing from you!