About AXA Group Operations

Under the leadership of the Group COO & CEO of AXA GO, AXA Group Operations covers the following divisions:

• Group CIO
• Group Technology Operations
• Group Security
• Group Emerging Data & Technology
• Group Procurement & Sourcing
• Group Operations Transformation
• Strategic Programs, Group Operations Finance
• GO General Secretary and Risks
• AXA GO BO (legal entity: AXA Business Services)

AXA Group Operations operates across more than 15 countries; and comprises around 7000 staff members.

Your place in the organization

The division

You will join AXA Group Operations Finance. This division drives and monitors Group Operations strategic plan, sets budgets and efficiency targets, follows up and controls actuals versus budget targets, while providing timely, accurate and adequate financial information to enable thorough decision-making and ensuring compliance with local regulations.

Our main missions:

• Drive and monitor AXA GO strategic plan, budgets and efficiency targets. Track and control actuals compared to budget targets
• Establish and maintain cost accounting for AXA GO
• Define mechanisms for cost recharging to Entities, set rules to account for the financial implications of services provided, and monitor cash management
• Prepare and provide financial statements in compliance with regulatory requirements, ensure adherence to local and international tax regulations
• Coordinate and manage M&A projects (divestitures, internal transfer, business transfer) at AXA GO level

Our division is composed of several departments with respective accountabilities:

• Controlling
• Commercial Finance
• Accounting
• Corporate Finance
• Finance Transformation

Within the Accounting Department, Accounting Consolidation team gathers IFRS Consolidation, Operational Accounting and Central Treasury. The Consolidation Expert will be the key point of contact for IFRS Consolidation topics.

Overview of the job

The Consolidation Expert will be responsible for preparing AXA GO SAS consolidated accounts submitted to AXA group headquarters (PBRC and GPM) in accordance with IFRS standards. He/she will ensure accurate and timely analysis of financial statements and will also coordinate budgeting and forecasting phases with different stakeholders (Controlling, Accounting, etc). He/she will be responsible for ensuring timely completion of financial reporting according to established deadlines.

Main missions

• Prepare quarterly consolidated figures from statutory accounts: extraction of general ledgers from SAP S/4HANA and perform appropriate IFRS restatements in Excel
• Submit AXA GO SAS consolidated figures (including its two branches AXA GO Portugal and AXA GO Morocco) in the package in Magnitude
• Make sure a full audit-trail is available to explain statutory to IFRS reporting differences
• Manage the whole quarterly closing process and analyze actual P&L/balance-sheet versus forecast and explain variances
• Manage intercompany reporting follow-up and reconciliation process
• Prepare supporting materials for clearance meetings (presentations to AXA Group)
• Handle all requests coming from Group Consolidation and Group Controlling teams
• Ensure financial statements compliance with Group Accounting policies and memos
• Perform ad-hoc analysis and reporting if required (sustainability reporting, CSRD implementation, etc)
• Participate in SAP S/4HANA project during the enchancement phase in order to integrate consolidation entries in the accounting tool

 Education & Experience

Education

Master Degree in Accounting or Finance (Business school or university, DSCG, Master CCA, CPA preparation)

Experience

• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in Consolidation, Accounting, Auditing with a strong background or understanding of consolidation topics
• Experience working with general ledger systems (S/4HANA for example) is strongly appreciated
• First experience within a Big 4 Company preferred but not mandatory

• Package consistent of: 45 days of paid leave, flexible working hours and 2 days of remote work, salary structured of fixed pay and bonus as well as many other benefits;
• Friendly work environment in brand new building in Paris with innovative work space;
• Working in a friendly atmosphere with great collegueas!

Skills

Technical skills

• Solid knowledge of consolidation techniques under IFRS standards
• Understanding of general accounting principles and policies
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint
• SAP BFC Financial Consolidation (Magnitude) already used in past experiences
• Fluent English and French

Soft skills

Demonstrating the following capabilities would be advantageous in this position:

• Attention to details to prepare financial statements and reportings
• Prioritize and organize its own work to meet strict deadlines
• Work well under pressure and effectively handle multiple demands
• Communicate clear and concise ideas both written and verbal
• Take initiative to identify improvement areas and implement corrective measures  
• Discretion and confidentiality regarding sensitive information
• Team spirit and strong collaboration skills