Senior Accountant All Genders H/F - Shiftmove

DescriptionShiftmove is a profitable B2B SaaS company and the fastest-growing fleet management platform in Europe. Born from the merger of Avrios and Vimcar, it now supports tens of thousands of corporate clients across Germany, France, Spain, Switzerland, Poland, and beyond. Recently, we acquired Optimum and Ocean in France, strengthening our presence and doubling down on one of Europe's largest fleet markets.Our AI-powered platform connects real-time vehicle data to intelligent software. This enables companies to procure smarter, control costs, remain compliant, and successfully drive their transition to cleaner mobility, all from a single place.Our goal is clear: reach 1 million managed vehicles on our platform by 2027. We are already at 730,000. The next chapter is all about execution, and that's where you come in.The RoleWe are looking for a hands-on, high-ownership Senior Accountant to join our European Finance team. In this role, you will take full ownership of assigned legal entities in France, overseeing daily General Ledger operations, intercompany accounting, tax compliance, and audit processes. You will also provide back-up support for other EU entities (including Poland, Switzerland, etc.) when necessary.You will suit this role if you are a "High Agency" professional, someone who naturally dives into complex financial data, identifies root causes, builds structured processes, and takes full responsibility for execution.Your ResponsibilitiesGeneral Ledger and Full-Cycle Accounting: Manage full debits/credits, complex journal entries, fixed asset schedules, depreciation and accruals management, prepayments, and comprehensive balance sheet reconciliations for assigned entities.VAT Leadership and Tax Support: Lead internal VAT preparation, filing, and reconciliations as a core priority. Oversee local tax compliance and coordinate with external tax advisors for local filings (experience with Corporate Income Tax / CIT is a plus, but VAT mastery is essential).Intercompany and Transfer Pricing: Manage intercompany entries, reconcile intercompany accounts across European jurisdictions, and resolve intercompany discrepancies to ensure accurate group-level reporting.Audit Management and Entity Ownership: Take full responsibility for running end-to-end statutory and annual audits for your assigned entities, maintaining clean, audit-ready documentation.Cross-Entity Support and Collaboration: Act as a key backup for peer accountants covering other European entities, ensuring seamless continuity across the finance organization.Financial Closings and Group Alignment: Execute monthly, quarterly, and year-end close procedures in line with Group reporting standards, GAAP requirements, and tight timelines.Data Optimization and Process Building: Identify underlying data discrepancies, optimize workflows, and implement scalable, structured accounting solutions.Who Will Thrive in This RoleSolid Accounting Foundation: Strong mastery of core General Ledger accounting principles, balance sheet reconciliations, depreciation schedules, and multi-currency/multi-entity debits and credits.VAT Expertise: Deep understanding of VAT compliance and reporting (French and/or European VAT rules). Income tax experience is welcomed, but VAT proficiency is paramount.International and Intercompany Experience: Background working within an international corporate structure. Experience managing intercompany transactions across multiple countries.Languages: Professional French proficiency and full professional proficiency in English (company working language).Flexible Location: Open to candidates based in France, Poland, Morocco, or any country where Shiftmove operates a legal entity.Systems & Tools: Proficiency with modern ERP systems (experience with NetSuite is a distinct advantage). Willingness to leverage AI-driven tools to automate workflows.Your Work StyleHigh Agency and Solution Orientation: You don't just point out inconsistencies or messy data; you dive right in, take full ownership, and propose concrete fixes without waiting for directions."Build-and-Fix" Mindset: You are energized by fast-evolving environments and feel at home in a growth phase where processes need structuring, keeping your focus amidst multiple priorities.Open Mindset and Adaptability: You welcome new ideas, constructive feedback, and changing environments with open arms, always ready to test new working methods.Why Join Shiftmove?Shape the financial backbone of one of Europe's fastest-growing SaaS companies by helping us fully level up French accounting operations.Work with high autonomy and real trust to improve the financial operations of our newly acquired French entities.The Private Equity (PE)-backed context means your work directly impacts company valuation and top-level decision-making.A company with a measurable mission: 1 million vehicles, cleaner fleets, and creating a new market category in real time.What Success Looks Like (The Next 6 Months)French GAAP accounting preparation is fully established, accurate, documented, and delivered on time, perfectly aligned with Group requirements and HQ reporting standards.Audit preparation flows smoothly thanks to structured documentation, significantly reducing last-minute fire drills.Key French VAT, payroll, and corporate tax reconciliations are managed independently, with clear improvements in data quality.BenefitsInternational and Collaborative Environment: With over 20 nationalities, English as our working language, and teams spread across Europe, collaboration and shared responsibility are at the heart of our daily culture.Autonomy & Real Ownership: Guided by our core value, "Make It Happen," we hire you for your expertise and trust you to deliver, giving you true responsibility and the freedom to shape how we work.Competitive Compensation & Coverage: A fair, attractive salary package paired with comprehensive group health insurance.Everyday Perks & Mobility Support: Daily meal vouchers, a flexible hybrid work setup, public transit subsidies, gym access, and exclusive discounts through our employee benefits platform.Continuous Career Growth: Dedicated support for your professional development, learning opportunities, and internal career progression every step of the way.Note: Specific benefits may vary slightly depending on your employment location and will be discussed during your initial conversation.With over 40 nationalities, we are united by our commitment and a shared belief: simplifying mobility management for businesses. Diversity of backgrounds, careers, and perspectives makes our work better. What matters to us is simple: people who take ownership, deliver projects, and care deeply about the quality of their work. If you're hesitating because you don't match every single requirement, apply anyway! And if you need accommodations during the hiring process, let us know, we will adapt.