General Accounting Manager m/f/d

Company Description

WE ARE THE HOME OF MUSIC

From a French tech start-up created in 2007, Deezer has become one of the first French unicorns and the second largest independent music streaming platform in the world.

Now listed at the #Euronext  #TechLeaders segment, growth is accelerating fueled by #Thepowerofmusic. Deezer is ideally positioned to play a key role in the continued development of the booming music streaming market. If you’re looking for an environment where you can grow and have an impact, this is the perfect time to join Deezer!

Our international and passionate teams are spreading the love for music, working to make Deezer the most personal and innovative music streaming service.

We believe music is about diversity & inclusion, multiculturalism and togetherness.

Ready to join the team? Listen: **Join Us**

Job Description

We are recruiting a General accounting manager who will manage a team of two and who will be responsible for the accounts and the financial information of Deezer SA (which is both the listed holding company and the main operating entity of the Group) and its affiliates.

We are looking for a team leader and manager with a solid experience and track record in process improvement and more generally transformation projects. Ideally you operated in listed companies.

You will report the Group Accounting Director

Responsabilities :
 

• Responsibility for the monthly and annual accounts in coordination with the others accounting departments (Accounts payables and receivables, Royalties and Cash)
• Preparation of the financial statements analytical review
• Preparation of annual financial statements / corporate income tax returns
• Preparation and filing of tax returns such as VAT (France and other jurisdictions) and withholding tax on music rights
• External audit: organisation and logistics, regular status with auditors, review of auditors’ conclusion
• Participation in finance transformation projects and process optimization, including shortening the monthly closing process
• Contribution to the strengthening of internal control (procedure writing and implementation)

Qualifications

You have a degree such as DSCG or Master in Accounting/Management, and you have a proven and minimum 10-year experience in an international and ideally listed group

• Used Sage FRP 1000 or an equivalent ERP in an international environment with several entities
• Proven experience in managing a team
• Optimize processes
• You are organised and you can manage priorities and deadlines
• You have excellent communication skills in both French and English
• You like challenges and you have analysis skills, which will allow you to work on a large scope and with other teams
• work in a fast moving and challenging environment

Additional Information

LIFE AT DEEZER

At Deezer, you can be your true self as we believe that #everyvoicematters. We strive to build an inclusive culture and foster a diverse environment. Because we care and want to ensure each employee feels welcome and safe at work, we continuously focus on fighting biases and helping diverse teams work well together through multiple learning opportunities, e-learnings and workshops right from the onboarding :

• Regular Diversity & Inclusion internal and external talks
• Dedicated employee work streams on Gender equity, Ethnicity & Culture, Disability and LGBTQ+
• Multiple e-learnings and mandatory training sessions for all managers
• English and French courses for all, so that everyone can connect and feel included

Beyond benefits like health insurance, meal vouchers, transportation, we offer you extra perks like:

• A Deezer premium family account for free
• Access to gym classes
• Deezer parties several times a year and drinks every thursday
• Allowance for sports, travelling and culture …
• Great offices always located in dynamic and attractive districts, whether in Paris, London, Berlin or Sao Paulo!

If you want to learn more about life and culture at Deezer, please visit our Welcome to the Jungle page here!