Supporting Relief International’s new office in Lyon.  You will report to the Head of MRCA/RI France and, you will be accountable for the sound accounting management of our France Offices (Lyon and Paris); HR administration and record-keeping; facilities/premises management; and health and safety compliance.

Your role will be to ensure accounting and financial policies and procedures are adhered to for the French offices and identify any gaps in current practice in relation to compliance with French accounting standards. Manage day-to-day accounting functions for our France offices, including bookkeeping in ‘Ciel’ software on a monthly basis, cashbox verification, bank account reconciliation, advances’ reconciliation and coordination and follow up on bank transfers.

In addition, provide accounting support to RI country offices by reconciling country office balance sheets in NetSuite, implementing monthly closing and reporting schedules for country level Finance teams at the beginning of the year and throughout the year under the direction of the European Controller.

Providing HR and admin support to our French offices, by ensuring that legal and internal policies and procedures are followed, and compliance with French law. Control and validate contracts with third parties related to the French offices (office leases, software, utilities, insurances, etc.). doing this by liaising with global Finance, HR and Operations Departments and provide relevant and accurate information as required.

You will bring a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent by work experience, with a minimum of 5 years’ professional experience, ideally with a French Association or NGO. Bring good analytical, planning and problem-solving skills, as well as close attention to detail. You will be fluent in French (first language standard) both orally and in writing and have a good command of English (both orally and in writing)

CLOSING DATE: 19 October 2019

Please apply by uploading your cover letter and up-to-date CV on our website.

Due to the critical nature of this position, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and applicants will be interviewed prior to the closing date. please apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this role. We reserve the right to close this position early.

Due to limited resources only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Please note that to be considered for this role you must be able to provide proof of your eligibility to work in France.

Relief International is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Relief International is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children as a priority. This is reflected in our pre-employment checks and requirement to verify and check the identity and references of all applicants.