Job description
Company Description
As the preferred partner for window and door automation, SOMFY is committed to inspiring new and better ways of living for all.
As a French, family-owned, and independent group, in continuous growth since our creation, we have been world leaders for 50 years and pioneers in home automation. Innovation continuously guides our work and guarantees the excellence of our solutions.
We are present in 58 countries, with eight production sites and 17 R&D centers. We are deeply committed to the well-being of our 7,000 employees, we promote their sustainable employability by promoting internal mobility and developing their skills. We foster diversity and inclusion by building on our strong corporate culture.
Job Description
Reporting into the Group Consolidation & Reporting Manager, you will be in charge of the holdings accounting operations and financial reporting.
You will actively support the group consolidation process and the preparation of the annual financial statements.
You will play a key role into the finance transformation initiatives in line with Somfy’s strategic goals.
Key Duties
Holdings:
- Maintain the general and analytical accounting for the French holding entities
- Prepare balance sheet reconciliations
- Submission of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting in IFRS
- Prepare annual statutory standalone and consolidated financial statements as applicable
- Liaise with other departments, auditors and tax consultants
- Provide administrative support related to accounting and financial activities
Statutory Reporting & Consolidation:
- Contribute to the quarterly consolidation process, according to IFRS standards, ensuring accuracy and timely completion and the drafting of the accounts and closing notes
- Collect, analyse quarterly consolidation packages from subsidiaries and follow up open points with local affiliates
- Ensuring compliance with Group accounting policies, including support to the conversion to IFRS
Process improvement:
- Collaborating in process improvements and streamlining reporting procedures
- Participate in the updating of the group’s accounting procedures and assist/train subsidiaries accordingly
Qualifications
7-10 years proven experience in a similar role into an international group
First experience in financial external audit, an asset
Practical knowledge of French local GAAP and general understanding of French tax
Solid understanding of IFRS and statutory consolidation process
Experience with Sage, SAP S4 HANA and Hyperion HFM knowledge would be a strong asset
Business fluent in English and French
Strong attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining accuracy and integrity of financial information
Additional Information
Permanent Position
Position located at our Geneva office.
Remote work (2 days per week)
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The protection of our candidates’ personal data is a commitment of Somfy Group. We therefore ask any candidate to submit their application to us exclusively via our secure system, and not by email or postal.
La protection des données personnelles de nos candidats est un engagement du Groupe Somfy. Nous demandons donc à tout candidat de nous soumettre sa candidature exclusivement via notre système sécurisé, et non par e-mail ou par courrier postal.
