About the job
Valneva SE is seeking a dedicated Accountant to oversee day-to-day financial operations for two legal entities in France. The successful candidate will manage accounts receivable, ensure revenue recognition, and maintain both the general ledger and subledger accounts. Adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is paramount, along with analytical tasks, report preparation, and tax return submissions. This role guarantees accuracy and compliance with accounting regulations while providing insightful report interpretations for management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support daily, monthly, quarterly, and year-end operations of the Accounting Department.
- Manage cash receipts processing, revenue recording, and collaborate with local Commercial and Business Development Teams to ensure proper revenue recognition.
- Record bank transactions and handle cash collections as necessary.
- Track fixed assets and inventory, and manage patent follow-ups.
- Coordinate tasks related to French entities with the shared services center.
- Facilitate closing procedures and assist with group reporting requirements.
- Conduct monthly account reconciliations.
- Process cut-off entries, including manual and PO expenses accruals and prepaid expenses, along with necessary adjusting and reclassification journal entries.
- Assist with audit preparation for Group Finance and local auditors.
- Aid in tax return preparation and corporate reporting obligations.
- Prepare VAT returns, customs declarations, IFU, DAS2, and advertising tax submissions.
- Assist in calculating the RTC.
- Support the Head of Accounting & Tax France with various projects.
- Engage in financial and tax audits, maintaining strong communication with local auditors.
- Document and monitor internal controls.
- Perform additional related duties as assigned.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory and statutory requirements.
- Report any issues to the Manager or Regulatory Compliance Officer.
- Liaise with stakeholders effectively.
- Assist with ERP upgrades in collaboration with the Group Finance administrator.
- Prepare audit files for Group and statutory auditors, including quarterly consolidated financial statements.