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Accounting Expert

Malt

Paris

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About the role

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Join the Future of Work ! Malt is Europe's leading freelance marketplace, connecting over 1,000,000 talented freelancers with 100,000+ companies. Founded in 2013, we're transforming how work gets done through our tech-powered, human-centered platform. What makes us different:
 
- A diverse team of 600 Malters across 6 European countries
- A culture that champions equality (50% of our Comex are women) and inclusive growth
- Backed by top investors including ISAI, Serena Capital, Eurazeo Growth, Goldman Sachs, and BPI
- A mission to give everyone the freedom to work differently
 
Ready to help shape the future of work? Your next chapter starts here! đŸȘ
 
At Malt we believe that Ambition is the Way, so all lists of missions and responsibilities are non-exhaustive.

As our new Accounting Expert, you will lead core accounting operations while scaling our financial systems for sustained growth.

You will join the Accounting team within our Finance department, reporting directly to Ramzi, our Accounting Director. You will act as a key technical reference across our local and international entities.

Your mission is to guarantee financial integrity, drive closing cycles toward a consistent, landing, and transform accounting into an automated, scalable machine.

Key responsibilities ✹

  • Collaborate and accelerate the month-end and year-end closing processes (GL, statutory reporting) to achieve a reliable and compliant closing.

  • Drive the automation and optimization of operational accounting flows, bank reconciliations, and complex marketplace/PSP transactions.

  • Participate in group statutory audits and serve as the main technical reference point for auditors and external partners.

  • Strengthen internal control frameworks and procedures across all subsidiaries in alignment with local GAAP.

  • Partner closely with Legal, Operations, and Finance teams to ensure cross-functional alignment.

  • Participate in the enhancement and integration of core ERP and financial tooling (NetSuite) to eliminate manual bottlenecks and boost data integrity.

    • About you 🧑‍🚀

  • Relevant experience (minimum 5+ years) in technical accounting or audit, with a proven track record in a fast-paced or scale-up environment.

  • French on a native level and fluent in english to operate smoothly within an international organization.

  • Strong technical mastery of local GAAP, statutory audit coordination, and balance sheet reconciliation.

  • Proven track record in optimizing ERP systems (Must have NetSuite) and deploying automation workflows, backed by rigorous analytical skills.

    • How to join the mission? 🚀

  • First call with Agathe, our Talent Acquisition Lead, to better understand your background, aspirations, and answer any questions you may have. (30–45 minutes)

  • Interview with your future manager, Ramzi, our Accounting Director, to delve into your experience and the specifics of the role. (45–60 minutes)

  • Technical case study, evaluated by Ramzi and the team to assess your technical and operational problem-solving skills. (60 minutes)

  • Final interview with Caroline, our CFO, to discuss Malt’s long-term vision and mutual fit for strategic growth. (30 minutes)

    • Malt is the perfect space to thrive personally and professionally đŸ’«
     
    - Onboarding: Before easing into your new role, you’ll spend your first week learning about our culture, products, and services with other new joiners at our office in Paris
    - Equity: Every Malter is entitled to stock options 
    - Lunch vouchers (legal benefit): €9/day on your Swile card
    - Transportation (legal benefit): 50% reimbursement (any type of transport)
    - Healthcare insurance (legal benefit) 
    - RTT: From 8 to 12 days off per year
    - Sports: Company participation to a Gymlib (Wellpass) membership
    - Malt sabbatical: Every three years, all Malters are entitled to a one month fully paid sabbatical leave
    - Free books: If you’re interested in learning more about any topic relevant to Malt’s business, just tell us the books you’d like to read, and we’ll order them for you—without any questions asked or approval processes to follow
    - Remote work: Hybrid policy balancing on-site and home office
    - Team building events organized every year
     
    Ready? Get your ticket to Malt đŸȘÂ 
     
    At Malt, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We recruit based on skills, experience, and potential, without any form of discrimination related to age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, or disability. Our mission is to create a work environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and safe to thrive.
     
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