V.I.E. Accounting Controller

DFIN or Finance department has a broad mandate to support Business Units, Service Units and General Management in terms of financial and strategic steering. DFIN strives to provide comprehensive and insightful performance indicators and financial information.

DFIN/COM/LOC under the finance department delivers the financial and regulatory reports in compliance with applicable standards and obligations. Legal entity control is on of the key pillar within this department and performs the below functions:

• Maintain the books and records for the various SGUS Entities
• Work closely with Finance and Operations teams in the monthly closing process
• Oversee the monthly accrual process
• Submit the Financial Statement Packages to SG Paris, analyze and explain the variations in it
• Handle various US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) audits
• Oversee the financial production process performed in offshore locations
• Oversight of the General Ledger (GL) processes performed by Offshore locations, Certification of account balances
• Monthly, quarterly/yearly  performance of Control

As part of your VIE mission, your main responsibilities will be as follows :

• Produce and control entity wide expenses for our service center entities. That includes (but not limited to), preparing accounting entries, building procedural controls and interacting with different stakeholders in Canada, US, Paris and Asia
• Preparation of monthly financial statements for service center units in Canada
• Producing inter entity and regional recharge invoices
• Monitor the service center bank accounts and perform timely bank reconciliations. Raise and follow up on issues with respective stakeholders like HR and accounts payable
• Help in production of financials for Legal entities in Team's scope by preparing accounting entries, performing account  reconciliations, producing monthly financial statements and other account substantiation documents
• Liaise with IT teams in the region and help deliver new (and existing) enhancement projects for the team
• Have an automation driven mindset. Help build new reporting tools in Power BI or Alteryx

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.

PLEASE NOTE that since this program is primarily an international development program, candidates cannot apply to 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 a Business/Engineering School or University with a specialization in Accounting
  
• A previous experience in Accounting/Audit would be appreciated

Language skills:

• Fluent in English

Technical, operational & soft skills:

• Good communication and presentation skills
• Proficient/Good command of MS Office
• Working in Power BI, Alteryx, Power Query will be a plus, but not mandatory

The VIE assignment in a nutshell

This VIE in Montreal 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 24 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.

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 VIE, various opportunities could be offered to you, in France and abroad.

At Societe Generale, 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.