General Accounting Manager
Akur8, France
Job Description
Akur8 is a young, dynamic, fast growing Insurtech startup that is revolutionizing insurance pricing with transparent AI.
Since 2016 our skilled Ramp;D team of Data Scientists, Software Engineers and Actuaries has developed unique AI algorithms that automate the insurance pricing process in an unprecedented way.
Our solution is a SaaS platform which allows insurance companies to model their risks 10 times faster, with a higher predictive power than traditional methods. constituting a major game changer for the insurance industry.
Akur8 has been already been selected:
- In CB Insights Top 50 World Insurtech Companies 2022
- In Fintech Global’s Top 100 AIFinTech list 2022
- As No.24 in Sønr’s World Top 100 Insurtech Companies 2022
- As 3rd best overall (worldwide) in the CodinGame 2022 Software Engineering Fall Challenge
With 31 nationalities within our team, and offices in Paris, London, New York, Tokyo, Milan amp; Cologne, Akur8’s solution is international by design. Servicing 85 clients across 3 continents and targeting all non-life insurance carriers, we focus on more mature markets for faster expansion.
To learn more about Akur8, and what we do, click here.
Akur8 is, in all senses of the term, an equal opportunities employer. Akur8 puts diversity and inclusion at the heart of its values. We examine all applications based on equal skills and applying the principles of non-discrimination.
Requirements
To help us support and structure Akur8’s rapid growth, we are looking for a General Accounting Manager to join our Finance team.
In this role, you will be reporting to the CFO and overseeing the activity of one General Accountant, whilst working closely with the rest of the team (finance, admin and legal). You will be responsible for (but not limited to):
Reporting / Accounting :
- Monthly reporting (Profit and Loss and Cash flow) accuracy and timeliness
- Balance sheet analysis
- Establishment of legal documents as part of the annual closing process
AR / AP:
- Contract analysis and setup in the invoicing / Revenue Recognition Saas tool (Maxio)
- Order to cash process, from PO tracking to invoicing to cash collection
- Approve the invoices AP and Improve AR Cash collection.
- Preparation of intercompany operations (intercompany invoices / interest calculations).
- Continuous improvement of existing processes
Tax:
Ensure tax filing and registrations in France and abroad (VAT, Sales tax, tax return) with the local providers.
Projects amp; audit :
- Manage the annual financial external audit
- Contribute to the finance team projects (evolution of tooling stack and processes) and other potential ad hoc projects
We're looking for a rigorous and innovative mindset, and:
- Qualification specialized in accounting (DCG, DSCG)
- You have at least 5 years of experience, and a previous experience in a Big 4 is a plus
- You have strong Excel skills
- You have strong verbal and written communication skills in French
- You have a good written English and are happy working in a multicultural environment
- You are very organized, thorough and a quick thinker
- You are empathetic, discreet and trustworthy: you will often be part of confidential information and need to treat it with maximum reliability
- You are detail oriented, with a high sense of ownership and a solid autonomy
- You are flexible and adaptable. You are comfortable dealing with multiple and constantly new topics.
Important: You must possess an employment status: French or Schengen area nationality or a ‘carte de séjour’ that will allow you to work from our Paris office.
As a member of our team, you’ll be able to learn from highly skilled colleagues, with a strong Tech DNA, that are eager to share their knowledge and passion with a caring mindset.
But it’s not all work, you’ll also be part of a dynamic team that enjoys spending time together and having fun, including karaoke, team lunches, playing sports as well as the occasional ‘happy hour’.
In addition to this, we offer the following benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Annual bonus
- Hybrid office / home office policy
- Continuous learning
- 25 days of paid holidays + RTT
- Gym membership with Gymlib
- On-site gym facilities / corporate sporting activities
- Swile lunch vouchers
- Excellent health insurance (including the possibility of family coverage)
- Relocation supp