Accounting Associate French

**Your Role**

We are looking for an Accounting Associate for the Global Accounting team, who will report to the Accounting Manager and manage French & UK Subsidiaries. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the annual accounts and consolidating financial data for these markets.

**What will you do?**
- Accounting for French and UK Entities:

- Manage daily accounting for legal France and UK subsidiaries
- Prepare and present monthly financial statements by local accounting standards (Local GAAP and IFRS).
- Ensure compliance with all applicable accounting regulations in France and the UK.
- Collaborate with external auditors during annual audits.
- Intercompany Transactions:

- Manage and process all intercompany transactions, including purchases, sales, loans, and shared services.
- Ensure the proper elimination of intercompany transactions in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements (CCAA).
- Reconcile intercompany accounts regularly and resolve any discrepancies.
- Document and maintain procedures related to intercompany transactions.
- Preparation of Consolidated Financial Statements (CCAA):

- Assist in collecting and consolidating financial data from French and UK subsidiaries for CCAA preparation.
- Help prepare explanatory notes and disclosures for the CCAA.
- Month-End Close:

- Assist in the month-end closing process, including preparing accruals and prepayments, analyzing account balances, and preparing financial statements.
- Fixed Asset Management:

- Record and maintain accurate records of all fixed assets.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures related to fixed assets.
- Assist in conducting physical inventories of fixed assets.

**What are we looking for?**
- Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Finance, Accounting or similar
- Desirable at least 2 years of expertise in a similar role
- Desiable previous experience in an audit sign
- Strong understanding of accounting principles (IFRS and UK GAAP)
- Analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
- Knowledge of accounting software (SAP, Oracle)
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Fluent in French, English, and Spanish.

**What do we offer?**
- Hybrid working model
- Flexible working hours
- Affinity University platform:

- Professional development opportunities to employees at different stages of their careers, acknowledging diverse career paths.
- Pet-friendly office
- Celebrations & Fun

We cultivate an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity. We firmly believe that embracing various perspectives is integral to our company’s success and the strength of our team. That’s why we are committed to providing equal opportunities for all.

**Our Company**

Affinity Petcare is more than an international petfood company. For more than 50 years, we have been dedicated to nourishing healthy bonds between dogs, cats and people to make the world a better place.
We are very proud of our innovative brands which include: Ultima, Advance, Brekkies, Nature’s Variety, Nature’s Menu, Natural Trainer, Libra and more. Currently, we are over 1,800 professionals working for this purpose from Barcelona, Paris, Milan and Snetterton, as well as 4 production sites through which we supply the 70+ countries where our brands have a presence.
So, what are you waiting for? Join our team to leave your footprint

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