Accounting Expert (SAP/4Hana)

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An experienced Accounting Expert is needed to join Mangopay in Paris, onsite, full time, to help transform the finance function through SAP S/4HANA and RPA. You will own month end close, design SOPs, manage GAAP to Stat differences across Poland, France and the UK, lead process improvements with SAP and Bots, handle payroll accounting and audits, and coordinate with tax, auditors and regulators while mentoring junior staff and aligning financial statements with tax reporting. The role requires 5+ years in international accounting, hands on SAP/4HANA public cloud, strong English, and ideally ACCA/CIMA. Show ownership, drive change, quantify automation wins, and tailor your CV to emphasize cross functional impact and fintech stakes in Paris.

Mangopay is a wallet-based payment infrastructure built specifically for organisations with complex, multi-party fund flows. A pioneer in multi-party payments.

Our solution optimises fund flows on behalf of the organisations we work with using wallets as programmable, composable building blocks.

Mangopay’s regulated platform collects payments, secures transactions and holds funds, splits money between the various parties in the funds flow, and ultimately manages the payout to service providers, sellers, and consumers.

Platforms and fintechs using Mangopay regain control and transparency over multi-party payment flows, generate additional revenue, and improve operational efficiency. They can stay compliant while innovating and scaling.

Our team of 300+ people is spread across offices in Madrid, Paris, Warsaw, Berlin, Luxembourg and London. We're looking for talented individuals to join us in tackling the exciting challenges ahead. 

At Mangopay, you’ll be part of a supportive, diverse team committed to building scalable solutions and driving change in the fintech space!

Job Description 

We are looking for an experienced candidate to join our Accounting organization and be a key player of Mangopay’s growth and success. The Accounting team, part of the Finance Organisation, is transforming to an intelligent finance function, starting with the implementation of SAP4/HANA and Robotic Process Automation programs (“Bots”). Our accounting team is building scalable, controlled processes and products that will enable our business  to operate efficiently.

The successful candidate will have the responsibility for modernizing all parts of our financial reporting process and will be expected to drive process improvements and automation from procurement to month end close.

This position is expected to have a strong sense of ownership, ability to identify process improvement opportunities, drive positive change across the organization, and enhance partnerships between accounting and various operation, finance and technology organizations. 

What you will be responsible for

• Managing month-end close activities, including Procurement, flux analysis and balance sheet reconciliation.
• Designing and documenting SOP (Standard operating procedures) to build strong internal control environment.
• Identifying and managing GAAP to Stat differences (tax principles in Poland, France and UK mainly).
• Leading process improvement initiatives, leveraging systems like SAP and Bots.
• Managing payroll accounting, reconciliations, and compliance with local tax and labor laws.
• Leading audit processes, ensuring compliance with GAAP and statutory requirements.
• Coordinating with auditors, tax advisors, regulators and other external parties.
• Collaboration with the tax department, aligning financial statements with tax reporting and compliance.
• Mentoring junior accountants on accounting principles and internal controls.
• Preparing financial reports in line with GAAP and statutory requirements.

Qualifications

• Strong sense of ownership
• 5+ years experience in relevant areas, with a proven and successful track record of process improvement and automation
• Experience with international accounting (French, Spanish, German or UK gaap)
• Experience with SAP/4HANA public Cloud.
• Strong written and oral communication skills (English is a must)
• ACCA/CIMA qualifications are welcome
• Ability to embrace and drive change
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and thrive in a fast-paced and evolving environment
• Degree in a relevant field (Finance, Data analytics, Accounting)

Additional Information

• HR Call
• Interview - Accounting director
• Last round with VP Accounting

We care about equal employment opportunities, so all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of their race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.