
Inventory Accounting Manager – Permanent Contract
Veepee
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Saint-Denis • France
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About the role
- The role is responsible for controlling purchases and inventory on a monthly basis, identifying necessary adjustments, and explaining variances to management control.
- Perform regular reporting and monitor key indicators.
- As part of continuous improvement within the scope, and following analysis of variances or anomalies, collaborate with other teams.
- Participate in projects that impact the scope when required.
- Oversee inventory processes and act as the point of contact for internal and external auditors.
- Lead and be supported by a team.
- Organization and coordination: plan and supervise the team's activities.
- Ensure ongoing training and professional development of the team.
- Define clear objectives for the team and track their achievement.
- Supervise inventory accounting, including FNP (invoices not yet received / accruals) and calculation of inventory impairment/write-downs.
- Monthly and annual closes: actively participate in periodic closes ensuring the accuracy of accounting data.
- Perform monthly reconciliations of FNP with purchases.
- Analyze and explain variances identified with management control.
- Maintain and update key performance indicators.
- Prepare and communicate reports requested by the finance department.
- Analyze post-close variations and initiate necessary corrective actions; reconcile balance sheet variances.
- Identify and analyze post-close differences.
- Hold regular meetings with other departments to discuss possible improvements.
- Supervise physical inventory work and ensure data accuracy.
Requirements
- Minimum: 2-year post-secondary diploma (Bac+2) or equivalent
- 5 years' experience as an accountant
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles
- Deadline-oriented, organized, detail-oriented
- Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills
- Comfortable with IT tools and systems
- Fluent English required
Benefits
- Variable bonus
- Profit-sharing and incentive plan
- Flexible office arrangement: minimum 2 days on-site and up to 3 days remote
- Online language learning platform
- Employee committee (works council)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off (e.g., paid leave and RTT days)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
accounting principlesinventory accountingfinancial reportingvariance analysisreconciliationinventory impairmentaccrualskey performance indicatorsmonthly closesannual closes
Soft Skills
deadline-orientedorganizeddetail-orientedexcellent communicatorinterpersonal skillsleadershipteam supervisioncollaborationtraining and developmentobjective tracking
Certifications
post-secondary diploma (Bac+2)accounting certification