Senior Specialist Financial Reporting & Accounting

Job DescriptionJob Number:Senior Specialist Financial Reporting & Accounting (AXA10738D20240215)DISCOVER your opportunityParis, FranceContext: AXA XL, the property and casualty and specialty risk division of AXA, provides insurance and risk management products and services for medium to large multinational businesses, and reinsurance solutions to insurance companies in France and abroad. The position is within the Finance Department of AXA XL, supporting the development of activities of the French branch of XL Insurance company.What will your essential responsibilities include?Accounting: Participate in quarterly closing activities, documentation of technical balances and monitoring of the aging balance, determination in collaboration with the management teams of the provisioning of uncollectible receivables, resolution of suspense accounts, documentation of specific financial processes for the French branch, management and configuration of the accounting interface between the management software and the accounting department.Taxation: Proceed with the calculation of accounting restatements (IFRS to FR GAAP) for tax calculation, review and restatement of technical provisions, preparation of transfer pricing documentation for XLICSE French branch. Participate and supervise the establishment of the DAS 2. Support and contribute to the proper functioning of internal and external audit processes, in terms of tax control or other similar activities.External reporting: Participate in external reporting to regulatory authorities (CBI, ACPR, guarantee funds) or market bodies (France Assureurs).You will report to the Head of Accounting and Expenses Control, based in Paris.We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:You must have a higher education degree in Accounting and Management (DCG) or have expertise in accounting (DECF).Significant experience (5-8 years) in tax compliance preparation or consolidation work, or experience in internal or external audit.Rigorous, proactive, and structured.Analytical mind, ability to document processes.Ability to quickly establish a trusting and effective relationship internally, while staying close to the business.Excellent mastery of Excel (data manipulation and exploitation).Knowledge of SAP is a plus.Perfect command of English – working language (written/oral).FIND your futureAXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don’t just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it.How? By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business - property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty.AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic.At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce enable business growth and are critical to our success. That’s why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most diverse workforce possible, and create an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and can reach their highest potential.Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globeRobust support for Flexible Working ArrangementsEnhanced family friendly leave benefitsNamed to the Diversity Best Practices IndexSignatory to the UK Women in Finance CharterAt AXA XL our approach to corporate responsibility (CR) is the same as our approach to business; constantly seeking to provide innovative solutions to the world’s most complex problems.AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.LocationFR-FR-ParisWork LocationsFR Paris 61 rue Mstislav Rostropovitch, Paris 75017Job FieldFinanceScheduleFull-timeJob TypeStandardLocal Title (France): Senior Specialist Financial Reporting & AccountingLocal Class (France): Class 6AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any colleague or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status or any other category protected by local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr