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Senior General Accountant (h/f) – France

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Intro

Reporting to the Head of Accounting & Finance France, you will be their right hand on all accounting matters: reliability of the accounts, closings, audits and group reporting, in a fast-changing international environment.

Your Job

General accounting & tax

  • Supervise day-to-day accounting (suppliers, customers, banks, fixed assets) and review the accounts
  • Reconcile balances, analyse variances and secure cut-off
  • Monitor cash, payment runs and customer collections
  • Prepare tax returns (VAT, CVAE, CFE, other taxes)

Month-end and year-end closing

  • Lead closing work: period-end entries, provisions, prepaid expenses, reconciliations
  • Contribute to the annual financial statements and the corporate tax return

Audit & group reporting

  • Prepare audits and respond to statutory auditors’ requests
  • Contribute to group reporting, ad hoc requests and intercompany reconciliations

Continuous improvement

  • Suggest improvements to processes, tools and internal control procedures
  • Help shorten closing timelines, working with internal teams and the group

Your Profile

  • Bachelor’s to Master’s level degree in accounting / finance (Bachelor’s, Master’s, business school, DCG / DSCG) with 3 to 5 years of experience in general accounting
  • Experience ideally gained in an accounting firm then in industry, or in an international environment
  • Independent on account reviews and closings; strong knowledge of French taxation
  • Fluent English is essential
  • Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, XLOOKUP); experience with audits, group reporting or NetSuite is a plus
  • Rigorous, reliable and analytical
  • Proactive and keen to improve processes
  • Comfortable in a dynamic environment, with strong interpersonal skills

Your Benefits

  • International exchange program
  • Health insurance & supplementary coverage (AXA)
  • Flexible remote work policy
  • Sports and wellness benefits (subsidy provided)
  • Meal vouchers worth €10 (with €5.92 contribution from Hornetsecurity)
  • 100% coverage of public transportation costs

Joining Hornetsecurity means:

  • Being part of a leading European cybersecurity company
  • Working in an international, multicultural, and performance-driven environment
  • Joining a learning organization where skills develop quickly
  • Becoming part of a dog-friendly workplace

Julia Klein (Team Lead Recruiting) and our Recruiting Team are excited to get to know you!

Simply apply proactively and convince us of your abilities!

You can send your application to [email protected]. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to write us via WhatsApp on +49 511 515 464-99.


About Hornetsecurity

Hornetsecurity is a leading global provider of next-generation cloud-based security, compliance, backup, and security awareness solutions that help companies and organisations of all sizes around the world. Its flagship product, 365 Total Protection, is the most comprehensive cloud security solution for Microsoft 365 on the market. Driven by innovation and cybersecurity excellence, Hornetsecurity is building a safer digital future and sustainable security cultures with its award-winning portfolio. Hornetsecurity operates in more than 120 countries through its international distribution network of 12,000+ channel partners and MSPs. Its premium services are used by more than 125,000 customers.