Senior Group Accountant H/F - WeMaintain

?? Who are we?In 2017, after more than ten years in the lift industry across Europe and Asia, noticed a system stuck in its ways where speed takes priority over quality and frontline teams remain invisible.With and , he founded WeMaintain to put technology, trust and people back at the heart of building maintenance. Their ambition: give technicians back their autonomy, rely on in-house IoT technology, and deliver a service designed for users and clients.
Based in Paris, London, Singapore and Hong Kong, we maintain lifts, escalators, automatic doors and fire safety systems. With 300+ employees, we combine on-the-ground expertise with data-driven management to deliver maintenance that is high-performing, transparent and sustainable.We don't just maintain buildings. We transform how they're operated.?? Why join us?Because here, you don't have to choose between autonomy and stability.Large groups often offer stability, but little room to manoeuvre. Smaller organisations allow more freedom, but sometimes without clear direction.At WeMaintain, we strike the right balance:Real autonomy, with modern tools and strong supportA culture built on trust, transparency and respectGenuine opportunities for growth and internal mobilityA team that values commitment, perseverance and the drive to make things happenAnd our values guide us every day:Care: Working with respect and kindness, internally as well as with our customersGrit: Seeing things through, with high standards and determinationUniqueness: Daring to be yourself, sharing your ideas and challenging the status quo?? Who we're looking for?We are looking for a Senior Group Accountant to join our Group Finance team, based in Paris.As WeMaintain continues to grow and strengthen its Group Finance organisation, we are moving towards more robust and consistent monthly accounting and closing processes across our international entities.Reporting to Ingrid, our Global Head of Accounting, you will play a key role in the day-to-day accounting production of the Group and help ensure the quality, accuracy and consistency of our accounts across France, the UK, Singapore, Hong Kongl.This is a hands-on role for an experienced general accountant who enjoys getting into the details, working across several entities and contributing to the development of more structured and scalable accounting processes.?? Your day-to-day at WeMaintainAs our Senior Group Accountant, you will:Support monthly and year-end closingContribute to the implementation and continuous improvement of robust monthly closing processes across the GroupPrepare and review general ledger entries, accruals, provisions and other closing adjustmentsEnsure balance sheet accounts are properly reconciled, documented and supportedHelp ensure monthly accounts are complete, accurate and delivered within agreed timelinesSupport year-end closing activities and the preparation of audit-ready accounting filesManage day-to-day general accounting across our entitiesPerform general ledger accounting activities for several WeMaintain entitiesReview and maintain the accuracy of accounting records and supporting documentationSupport accounting activities across France, the UK, Singapore, and Hong Kong, with a particular focus on our French and UK entitiesInvestigate accounting discrepancies and work with local and Group stakeholders to resolve themEnsure accounting policies and processes are applied consistently across entitiesSupport intercompany and consolidation processesPrepare and review intercompany transactions and reconciliations across Group entitiesInvestigate and resolve intercompany differences in a timely mannerSupport the preparation of consolidation schedules and related accounting informationHelp improve the reliability and consistency of Group reporting flows between local entities and Group FinanceManage VAT, indirect tax and tax-related accountingSupport VAT, GST and other indirect tax reporting and compliance across our different entitiesPrepare or coordinate tax-related accounting entries and supporting documentationWork with local Finance teams and external advisors where requiredHelp ensure statutory and tax deadlines are properly monitored and respectedContribute to accounting quality and process improvementIdentify opportunities to simplify, standardise and improve accounting processesStrengthen documentation, reconciliations and internal review practicesSupport the development of scalable accounting processes as the Group continues to growWork closely with the Global Head of Accounting and wider Finance team to raise accounting quality across the organisationSupport audit and reporting activitiesPrepare supporting documentation requested by external auditorsAssist with audit queries and ensure accounting documentation is complete and readily availableSupport Group Finance with accounting information required for financial reportingContribute to ad hoc accounting and Finance projects as the organisation evolves?? What we're looking forYou're a great fit if you:Have solid experience in general accounting, ideally within an international or multi-entity environmentHave strong knowledge of general ledger accounting and monthly closing processesAre comfortable preparing and reviewing accruals, provisions, reconciliations and closing entriesHave experience with accounting across several jurisdictions, particularly France and/or the UKHave experience with VAT / indirect tax and tax-related accountingHave exposure to intercompany processes and consolidationAre comfortable working across several entities and accounting environmentsHave strong attention to detail and take pride in producing accurate, well-supported accountsAre able to investigate discrepancies and solve accounting issues independentlyAre organised and comfortable working with recurring monthly deadlinesCommunicate clearly and enjoy collaborating with Finance colleagues across different countriesAre comfortable working in English?? Bonus points ifYou have worked in an international, multi-entity and multi-currency environmentYou have previous exposure to Singapore and Hong Kong accountingYou have experience supporting Group consolidationYou have worked within a scale-up or fast-growing international businessYou have experience with NetSuite or a comparable ERPYou speak French?? What success looks likeMonthly closes are reliable, accurate and delivered on timeBalance sheet accounts are properly reconciled, documented and reviewedAccounting information across our entities is consistent and of a high standardIntercompany differences are identified and resolved efficientlyVAT, indirect tax and accounting compliance requirements are properly managedAudit requests are supported by complete and reliable documentationAccounting processes become increasingly structured, scalable and efficientYou become a trusted partner to the Global Head of Accounting and the wider Group Finance team?? What we offerA role with real ownership within an international Group Finance organisationThe opportunity to work across several countries and legal entitiesA key role in strengthening and structuring our monthly accounting processesExposure to consolidation, international accounting and Group reporting topicsStrong support from our Global Head of Accounting and wider Finance teamInternal mobility opportunities across teams and locationsA mission-driven company with a high bar for quality?? How to applyEvery application is reviewed carefully. Tell us who you are, what attracts you to this role, and what you'd like to build with us.We value motivation, curiosity and potential over a perfect background.To apply, click the Apply button below and answer a few questions in the form. It's quick, and it helps us get to know you better.At WeMaintain, we value diversity, encourage personal development, and are committed to inclusion. Whatever your background, story or identity, you are welcome to apply.?? Recruitment Process:An initial conversation with our Recruitment team - 30 mins?? To get to know each other and understand your background and expectationsAn interview with our Global Head of Accounting - 60 mins?? To discuss your accounting experience, the day-to-day scope of the role and our Group Finance organisationA conversation with a member of our Finance leadership team - 45 mins?? To explore your technical experience and how you would operate within our international environmentA final conversation with the team - 30 mins?? To confirm alignment on the role, ways of working and our cultureWelcome to the team! ??In 2017, after more than ten years in the lift industry across Europe and Asia, noticed a system stuck in its ways where speed takes priority over quality and frontline teams remain invisible.With and , he founded WeMaintain to put technology, trust and people back at the heart of building maintenance. Their ambition: give technicians back their autonomy, rely on in-house IoT technology, and deliver a service designed for users and clients.Based in Paris, London, Singapore and Hong Kong, we maintain lifts, escalators, automatic doors and fire safety systems. With 300+ employees, we combine on-the-ground expertise with data-driven management to deliver maintenance that is high-performing, transparent and sustainable.We don't just maintain buildings. We transform how they're operated.Because here, you don't have to choose between autonomy and stability.Large groups often offer stability, but little room to manoeuvre. Smaller organisations allow more freedom, but sometimes without clear direction.At WeMaintain, we strike the right balance:Real autonomy, with modern tools and strong supportA culture built on trust, transparency and respectGenuine opportunities for growth and internal mobilityA team that values commitment, perseverance and the drive to make things happenAnd our values guide us every day:Care: Working with respect and kindness, internally as well as with our customersGrit: Seeing things through, with high standards and determinationUniqueness: Daring to be yourself, sharing your ideas and challenging the status quoWe are looking for a Senior Group Accountant to join our Group Finance team, based in Paris.As WeMaintain continues to grow and strengthen its Group Finance organisation, we are moving towards more robust and consistent monthly accounting and closing processes across our international entities.Reporting to Ingrid, our Global Head of Accounting, you will play a key role in the day-to-day accounting production of the Group and help ensure the quality, accuracy and consistency of our accounts across France, the UK, Singapore, Hong Kongl.This is a hands-on role for an experienced general accountant who enjoys getting into the details, working across several entities and contributing to the development of more structured and scalable accounting processes.As our Senior Group Accountant, you will:Support monthly and year-end closingContribute to the implementation and continuous improvement of robust monthly closing processes across the GroupPrepare and review general ledger entries, accruals, provisions and other closing adjustmentsEnsure balance sheet accounts are properly reconciled, documented and supportedHelp ensure monthly accounts are complete, accurate and delivered within agreed timelinesSupport year-end closing activities and the preparation of audit-ready accounting filesManage day-to-day general accounting across our entitiesPerform general ledger accounting activities for several WeMaintain entitiesReview and maintain the accuracy of accounting records and supporting documentationSupport accounting activities across France, the UK, Singapore, and Hong Kong, with a particular focus on our French and UK entitiesInvestigate accounting discrepancies and work with local and Group stakeholders to resolve themEnsure accounting policies and processes are applied consistently across entitiesSupport intercompany and consolidation processesPrepare and review intercompany transactions and reconciliations across Group entitiesInvestigate and resolve intercompany differences in a timely mannerSupport the preparation of consolidation schedules and related accounting informationHelp improve the reliability and consistency of Group reporting flows between local entities and Group FinanceManage VAT, indirect tax and tax-related accountingSupport VAT, GST and other indirect tax reporting and compliance across our different entitiesPrepare or coordinate tax-related accounting entries and supporting documentationWork with local Finance teams and external advisors where requiredHelp ensure statutory and tax deadlines are properly monitored and respectedContribute to accounting quality and process improvementIdentify opportunities to simplify, standardise and improve accounting processesStrengthen documentation, reconciliations and internal review practicesSupport the development of scalable accounting processes as the Group continues to growWork closely with the Global Head of Accounting and wider Finance team to raise accounting quality across the organisationSupport audit and reporting activitiesPrepare supporting documentation requested by external auditorsAssist with audit queries and ensure accounting documentation is complete and readily availableSupport Group Finance with accounting information required for financial reportingContribute to ad hoc accounting and Finance projects as the organisation evolvesYou're a great fit if you:Have solid experience in general accounting, ideally within an international or multi-entity environmentHave strong knowledge of general ledger accounting and monthly closing processesAre comfortable preparing and reviewing accruals, provisions, reconciliations and closing entriesHave experience with accounting across several jurisdictions, particularly France and/or the UKHave experience with VAT / indirect tax and tax-related accountingHave exposure to intercompany processes and consolidationAre comfortable working across several entities and accounting environmentsHave strong attention to detail and take pride in producing accurate, well-supported accountsAre able to investigate discrepancies and solve accounting issues independentlyAre organised and comfortable working with recurring monthly deadlinesCommunicate clearly and enjoy collaborating with Finance colleagues across different countriesAre comfortable working in EnglishYou have worked in an international, multi-entity and multi-currency environmentYou have previous exposure to Singapore and Hong Kong accountingYou have experience supporting Group consolidationYou have worked within a scale-up or fast-growing international businessYou have experience with NetSuite or a comparable ERPYou speak FrenchMonthly closes are reliable, accurate and delivered on timeBalance sheet accounts are properly reconciled, documented and reviewedAccounting information across our entities is consistent and of a high standardIntercompany differences are identified and resolved efficientlyVAT, indirect tax and accounting compliance requirements are properly managedAudit requests are supported by complete and reliable documentationAccounting processes become increasingly structured, scalable and efficientYou become a trusted partner to the Global Head of Accounting and the wider Group Finance teamA role with real ownership within an international Group Finance organisationThe opportunity to work across several countries and legal entitiesA key role in strengthening and structuring our monthly accounting processesExposure to consolidation, international accounting and Group reporting topicsStrong support from our Global Head of Accounting and wider Finance teamInternal mobility opportunities across teams and locationsA mission-driven company with a high bar for qualityEvery application is reviewed carefully. Tell us who you are, what attracts you to this role, and what you'd like to build with us.We value motivation, curiosity and potential over a perfect background.To apply, click the Apply button below and answer a few questions in the form. It's quick, and it helps us get to know you better.At WeMaintain, we value diversity, encourage personal development, and are committed to inclusion. Whatever your background, story or identity, you are welcome to apply.An initial conversation with our Recruitment team - 30 mins?? To get to know each other and understand your background and expectationsAn interview with our Global Head of Accounting - 60 mins?? To discuss your accounting experience, the day-to-day scope of the role and our Group Finance organisationA conversation with a member of our Finance leadership team - 45 mins?? To explore your technical experience and how you would operate within our international environmentA final conversation with the team - 30 mins?? To confirm alignment on the role, ways of working and our cultureWelcome to the team! ??