Job Description

:Role:Our client is looking for an immediate, temporary, French Speaking Accountant to assist them for an initial 4 months. You be will be responsible for following duties:

• Review or prepare recorded/posted transactions of all non-US entities
• Oversee the timely and accurate fiscal year closings for all non-US external reporting and coordinate with closings worldwide
• Manage local annual fiscal audits for non-US entities as applicable
• Establish and maintain relationships with vendors (accounting, payroll, pensions, banking and auditing) and negotiate to get the best rates for these services in non-US entities
• Manage procedures for granting of funds between all non-US charities and coordinate consistency where possible with the worldwide procedures
• Work with Operations Administrators and when needed, provide training on basic accounting concepts, so that they can assist in bank reconciliations, journal entries and analysis
• Propose changes to accounting policies and procedures for all non-US based entities to the Global Controller and take the lead in its implementation and consistency worldwide
• Work with Operations staff to ensure that cash flow, budgeting and forecasting in all non-US locations is budgeted and monitored appropriately
• Strengthen transaction mechanisms while ensuring the required internal controls and compliance (e.g., IFRS, IAS local regulations and taxation)
• Deliver outputs in a timely manner while maintaining consistency with the agreed strategy and priorities of the Finance Division
• Produce reports and recommendations following internal audits or public-sector audits
• Operate in compliance with organisational policies and procedures
• Perform additional responsibilities as required.

Profile:The successful, temporary Accountant will either be qualified (ACCA or CIMA), qualified by exeperience or part qualified. You must have good written and spoken English and French and ideally have a working understanding of French GAAP. You would of had exposure to Netsuite or a similar large ERP system and ideally have a 'not for profit' background.You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.Client:Our client are a Global Charity based in London. You will have the opportunity to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.Salary & Benefits:The temporary French Speaking Accountant will be paying circa xc2xa3250 - xc2xa3350 per day, dependant on experience. The role has potential to extend.Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.

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