As the Senior Fixed Asset Accountant, you will be responsible for the completeness, accuracy and timeliness of Fixed Asset accounting operations for the France affiliate(s). The role requires a strong technical accounting foundation, hands-on ERP / Oracle systems experience and full professional fluency in French to liaise directly with local finance teams and stakeholders in France.

The role holder takes part in account analysis, supports senior colleagues in the accounting department, and cooperates with internal and external auditors. He / She will also ensure that accounting procedures, policies and controls are consistently followed, while identifying opportunities to improve processes and ways of working. Success in the role will be measured against agreed SLAs and KPIs, as well as the quality and timeliness of service provided to the affiliates.

Key Responsibilities — Fixed Assets (France)

• Maintain the Fixed Asset module in Oracle end to end for the France affiliate(s).
• Process Fixed Asset transactions and data entry for additions, capitalizations, transfers, retirements and other changes.
• Perform regular analysis of Fixed Asset account variances and Fixed Asset account reconciliations for France.
• Ensure no outstanding/incomplete Fixed Asset transactions remain open before period closing.
• Perform Fixed Asset month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing in compliance with deadlines and requirements.
• Prepare periodic and ad hoc Fixed Asset reports as requested by the France finance team and management.
• Support statutory and management reporting requirements relating to Fixed Assets for France, including translation/clarification of local requirements where relevant.

Cross-Functional & Governance Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact in French for Fixed Asset queries raised by the France affiliate.
• Provide support and documentation during internal and external audits.
• Perform controls in line with the ICOFR (Internal Controls over Financial Reporting) framework.
• Assist with monthly KPI preparation and reporting.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and finance transformation/automation projects.
• Assist the R2R Junior Manager with any other ad hoc activities.
• Support and train junior Fixed Asset team members on accounting matters and Oracle processing.
• Support the wider R2R team with ad hoc accounting activities, projects and other responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) qualification required.
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in Fixed Asset accounting, required.
• Solid working knowledge of accounting principles (IFRS/local GAAP as applicable), required.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle financial modules, is an added advantage
• Good working knowledge of Excel (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliations), required.
• Prior experience working in a Finance Shared Service Centre (FSSC) environment is an advantage, though not mandatory.

Additional Information

• Fluent in French (B2-CI level or above) — mandatory, as the role directly supports French-speaking affiliates.
• Very good command of English, required for internal reporting and communication.
• Strong deadline orientation and ability to manage a demanding close calendar.
• High accuracy, attention to detail and proactivity.
• Ability to adapt quickly and demonstrate flexibility in a multi-entity, multi-currency environment.
• Effective collaboration with cross-border and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Positive, learning-oriented attitude and willingness to mentor junior team members.

• Maintain the Fixed Asset module in Oracle end to end for the France affiliate(s).
• Process Fixed Asset transactions and data entry for additions, capitalizations, transfers, retirements and other changes.
• Perform regular analysis of Fixed Asset account variances and Fixed Asset account reconciliations for France.
• Ensure no outstanding/incomplete Fixed Asset transactions remain open before period closing.
• Perform Fixed Asset month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing in compliance with deadlines and requirements.
• Prepare periodic and ad hoc Fixed Asset reports as requested by the France finance team and management.
• Support statutory and management reporting requirements relating to Fixed Assets for France, including translation/clarification of local requirements where relevant.
• Act as the primary point of contact in French for Fixed Asset queries raised by the France affiliate.
• Provide support and documentation during internal and external audits.
• Perform controls in line with the ICOFR (Internal Controls over Financial Reporting) framework.
• Assist with monthly KPI preparation and reporting.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and finance transformation/automation projects.
• Assist the R2R Junior Manager with any other ad hoc activities.
• Support and train junior Fixed Asset team members on accounting matters and Oracle processing.
• Support the wider R2R team with ad hoc accounting activities, projects and other responsibilities as required.

• Strong technical accounting foundation
• Hands-on ERP / Oracle systems experience
• Full professional fluency in French
• Good working knowledge of Excel (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliations)
• Strong deadline orientation
• High accuracy, attention to detail
• Proactivity
• Ability to adapt quickly and demonstrate flexibility
• Effective collaboration with cross-border and cross-functional stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Positive, learning-oriented attitude
• Willingness to mentor junior team members

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) qualification required.
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in Fixed Asset accounting, required.
• Solid working knowledge of accounting principles (IFRS/local GAAP as applicable), required.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle financial modules, is an added advantage
• Good working knowledge of Excel (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliations), required.
• Prior experience working in a Finance Shared Service Centre (FSSC) environment is an advantage, though not mandatory.
• Fluent in French (B2-CI level or above) — mandatory
• Very good command of English, required