Accountant - Lyon, France - Electronic Arts

Electronic Arts

Entreprise vérifiée

Lyon, France

il y a 2 semaines

Posté par:

Sophie Dupont

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Description

We are EA
We entertain millions of people across the globe with the most amazing and immersive interactive software in the industry. But making games is hard work. That's why we employ the most creative, passionate people in the industry.

The Challenge Ahead

The Controlling team supports statutory compliance and local and US GAAP reportings for local legal entities in Europe that are involved in the sale and distribution of packaged goods, studio development and other services, and corporate activities.

Main partners to the group include FP&A teams, Finance shared services and non-Finance business partners.

The main objective of the group is to provide accurate financial reporting, as needed by local GAAP or SEC compliance (US GAAP) and maintain a high level of compliance locally in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

You will responsible for general ledger management, financial close and reporting for one entity. You will be preferably to be based in Lyon, but in another European Hub like Guildford. You will report to the Finance manager based in Lyon, France.

As an Accountant, you will have a broad range of responsibilities directly and indirectly related to the monthly, quarterly and year-end close processes.

Responsibilities
Responsible for accounting and tax compliance related to one small size entity in both US and local gaap, with the support of management and local advisors

Record journal entries
Work with FP&A and nonFinance budget holders before monthend to ensure accuracy and completeness of accruals
Review work carried out by offshore accounting support teams
Prepare reconciliations, reporting and cash forecast
Support the implementation, standardization, and improvement of all processes and systems
Support internal operational and external financial audits
Ensure timely filings of declarations, including collaborate with advisors to file annual financial statements in the respect of local regulations.

Requirements:

One or more of the following backgrounds:
ACA/ACCA/CIMAqualified or equivalent financial accounting studies
Prior equivalent GL work experience with a multinational company
Familiarity with US GAAP or IFRS
Good Microsoft Excel skills
1+ years experience identifying and communicating technical and general accounting issues
1+ years experience with monthend reporting deadlines and/or preparation of local statutory financial statements
Experience with large ERP financial accounting systems such as Oracle or SAP

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