General Accountant - Apprenticeship

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General Accountant Intern - Your future position?

As a General Accountant intern in Avignon, you will be part of the accounting department and report to the Accounting Manager.

Your main responsibilities:

• Invoices booking, bank statements, general accounting entries,
• Prepare financial documents, balance sheets, income statements, monthly reports…,
• Maintaining regular contact with the entity in Vallauris (travels limited nevertheless),
• Assist other team members for team objectives,
• Establish long term and process,
• Prepare tax return, especially VAT,
• Follow fixed assets, capitalization & disposal, projects following,
• Follow and booking of monthly accruals, provisions, prepayments,
• Intercompany reconciliations

You have:

• As for the required profile, the desired minimum level is a BTS (Brevet de Technicien Supérieur), and having obtained a DCG (Diplôme de Comptabilité et de Gestion).
• Knowledge of Sage software could also be advantageous.
• Proficiency in IT tools, especially Excel (knowledge of tables and formulas), is important.
• French and English speaking.
• Other qualities sought include rigor, method,, responsiveness, autonomy, and the ability to work in a team.

Our benefits:

• 25 days of holiday per year
• Health coverage partially paid by us
• Car park
• Career development opportunities
• Flexible Work Arrangements

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At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.
You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.
Every essence of you enriches our world.
Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners.
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