V.I.E. Operational Accounting Controls Analyst
Responsibilities
The team Transverse Finance and Accounting is under the supervision of the Accounting Direction which reports directly to Luxembourg CFO.
Our team is in charge of various responsibilities, from coordination of accounting 1st level controls to ensuring the quality of accounting principles and quality of production of half-year and yearly financial reports.
We perform controls, analysis of controls realized by Finance teams and accounting certification controls and follow-up on the realization of controls plan.
· Maintain accounting processes cartography, analyze accounting controls, KRI and KPI in the scope and review the appropriate coverage of controls set-up in relation with the current projects
· Maintain and assess the process of accounting certification, the processes related to manual booking entries (ODIN) and provide assistance to operational services to improve their supervision and certification quality of the accounts in their scope
· Follow-up and ensure the appropriate realization of Permanent Supervision on accounting controls
· Provide support to Transverse team in general through
- Participation to accounting closing procedures and reporting on accounting quality and financial impacts
- Ensure optimal quality of certification and report to the local CFO and central Finance Direction
- Propose improvement action plans for accounting quality
- Provide support to accounting team ad-hoc
Due to the VIE eligibility criteria a questionnaire will be provided. Please make sure to answer all the questions for an efficient analysis of your application.
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PLEASE NOTE that since this program is primarily an international development program, candidates cannot apply for a VIE assignment in their own country of citizenship.
To facilitate the examination of your application by our English-speaking managers, we thank you for applying in English.
Studies & experience:
· Graduate with a Master’s degree from Business/Engineering School or University with a specialization in Finance and Accounting
· A previous experience in Accounting (analysis, reporting or production) would be appreciated
Language skills:
· Fluent in English (B2-C1)
Technical, operational & Soft skills:
· Proficient/Good command of MS Office
· Good communication and presentation skills
· Strong listening and analytical skills
· Proactivity, spearheading of proposals
The VIE assignment in a nutshell
This VIE in Luxembourg is to begin as soon as possible but you need to plan 3 months between your application date and the beginning of your VIE assignment. It will last 12 months.
In case a visa is necessary, please make sure your passport is valid up to 6 months after the end of the VIE contract to not delay your departure.
The VIE is a specific contract, under Business France’s eligibility criteria, opened to candidates under 28 and from the member states of the European Economic Space. For further information (including your financial indemnities), please see Mon VIE-VIA Business France.
We would like to draw your attention to the fact there that your VIE mission could potentially get postponed, depending on the evolution of the health crisis and subjects to the decision made by the Crisis and Support Centre of the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs (MEAE). In addition, the selected candidate will only be paid upon confirmation from Business France and arrival in the country of assignment.
Why join us
As soon as you arrive, you will be integrated into our teams and will learn every day alongside our experts, who will support you in your tasks. Gradually, you will become more independent in your projects, making this experience a real career accelerator. You will also discover all the diversity of our businesses, in a sector that is constantly evolving and innovating.
At the end of your V.I.E. contract, various opportunities could be offered to you, in Luxembourg and abroad.
Business insight
At Société Générale, we are convinced that people are drivers of change, and that the world of tomorrow will be shaped by all their initiatives, from the smallest to the most ambitious. Whether you’re joining us for a period of months, years, or your entire career, together we can have a positive impact on the future. Creating, daring, innovating, and taking action are part of our DNA. If you too want to be directly involved, grow in a stimulating and caring environment, feel useful on a daily basis and develop or strengthen your expertise, you will feel right at home with us!
Still hesitating?
You should know that our employees can dedicate several days per year to solidarity actions during their working hours, including sponsoring people struggling with their orientation or professional integration, participating in the financial education of young apprentices, and sharing their skills with charities. There are many ways to get involved.
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