Accounting & Consolidation Manager

Job Description:

The Consolidation Expert will be responsible for preparing AXA Group Operations mother company consolidated accounts submitted to AXA Group headquarters (Group consolidation and Group controlling) 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.

About AXA

As a world-leading insurance company, we act for human progress by protecting what matters. With 153,000 employees in 54 countries working for 105 million customers, we’ve created a truly dynamic and vibrant community. Inclusion and diversity link closely with our values, and together we’re nurturing a culture of respect, for each other, for our customers and the communities around us. Join AXA and you’ll feel like you belong, are included and can thrive. You’ll be able to shape the way you work and truly grow your potential as you seek out new opportunities, push boundaries and benefit people in critical moments of their lives. This is your chance to build the tomorrow you want. Know you can.

About the entity

AXA is becoming a sustainable tech-led company and at AXA Group Operations we are one of the major catalysts for this transformation.

We set the tone by triggering and empowering the evolution of our insurance business model through technology and innovation, driving its concrete implementation globally at speed, with a high quality of advisory and execution.

We are present across 17 countries with committed, highly qualified teams. We leverage technology, data, sourcing, security and investment allocation in a global way, but also achieve economies of scale and synergies when necessary.

At AXA Group Operations, we want to be recognized in three fields of action:

State-of-the-art Data Technology to drive customer experience

State-of-the-art Procurement & Sourcing to drive efficiency and better manage risks

High-Performing Global Team for stronger partnerships with AXA entities

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.

About the job

Main missions

Your responsibilities include:

Prepare quarterly consolidated figures from statutory accounts: extraction of general trial balances from SAP S/4HANA and perform appropriate IFRS restatements in Excel

Submit AXA Group Operations consolidated figures to the Group

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 management 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

Support the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive report elaboration;

Perform ad-hoc analysis and reporting if required;

Build a consolidation level covering all AXA Group Operations entities

Expected skills & experience

We are looking for someone with the following experience and skills:

Experience

A minimum of 6 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

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 / transversal 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

What we offer

We bring together the expertise, cultural diversity and creativity of over 8,000 employees worldwide and we’re committed to equal opportunities in all aspects of employment (gender, LGBT+, disabled persons, or people of different origins) and to promoting Diversity & Inclusion by creating a work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect, and where individual differences are valued.