Full-Time

Accounting Manager

Posted on 4/11/2025

Malt

Malt

1,001-5,000 employees

Freelancer marketplace linking businesses to talent

No salary listed

Paris, France

Hybrid

Category
Accounting (1)
Required Skills
NetSuite
SAP Products
Oracle
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
  • 7+ years of progressive experience in accounting, including significant experience in a managerial or supervisory role
  • Strong technical accounting knowledge (French generally accepted accounting principles)
  • Knowledge of consolidation accounting (French consolidation/IFRS) is a plus
  • Demonstrated experience managing and developing teams in an international, fast-paced environment
  • Proficiency in leading enterprise resource planning and accounting systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle)
  • Strong command of Excel and financial reporting tools
  • Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
  • Strong communication skills: able to explain complex accounting concepts to both finance and non-finance stakeholders
  • High level of integrity, engagement, and a proactive approach to problem-solving
  • Fluent in English and French
Responsibilities
  • Oversee the day-to-day operations of the accounting team, ensuring timely and accurate completion of month-end and year-end close processes
  • Prepare the financial statements in accordance with French generally accepted accounting principles, guaranteeing compliance and high-quality deliverables
  • Lead and develop a team of accountants, fostering continuous learning and a collaborative, high-performance culture
  • Monitor, improve, and document accounting processes and internal controls to ensure compliance and operational excellence
  • Coordinate and lead internal and external audit processes, ensuring timely delivery of audit requests and implementation of recommendations
  • Partner with cross-functional teams (Financial Planning and Analysis, Tax, Treasury, Operations) on projects including new system implementations, process automation, and business integrations
  • Identify and drive process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of accounting operations
  • Provide insightful financial analysis and reporting to support management decision-making
  • Act as a key point of contact for accounting-related queries from internal and external stakeholders
Desired Qualifications
  • Recognized accounting certification such as Chartered Professional Accountant, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, or Diplôme Supérieur de Comptabilité et de Gestion (DSCG) is a plus
  • Knowledge of consolidation accounting under IFRS is a plus
  • Experience in an international, fast-paced environment is desirable
  • Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills are desirable

Malt connects businesses with freelancers and independent consultants through a marketplace, earning revenue from service fees. It lists freelancer profiles and client projects across nine countries and matches talent to work opportunities, including management consultants and interim executives via Malt Strategy (acquired through Comatch in 2022). The platform distinguishes itself with a large international pool of over 700,000 freelancers and 70,000 clients, plus a diverse, multinational team. Its goal is to redefine the world of work by helping people shape their careers and by remaining a leading source of freelance talent.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$123.8M

Headquarters

Paris, France

Founded

2013

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What believers are saying

  • Enterprises keep replacing staffing agencies with marketplaces for project-based hiring.
  • Cross-selling consulting work boosts wallet share with existing enterprise clients.
  • AXA-backed insurance and compliant payments reduce procurement friction for buyers.

What critics are saying

  • Comatch integration failures erase expected German expansion and consulting cross-sell gains.
  • Large staffing platforms can compress take rates through aggressive pricing.
  • Platform trust breaches around payments or insurance quickly damage repeat usage.

What makes Malt unique

  • Malt combines freelancer search, contracting, payment, and insurance in one marketplace.
  • Its 2022 Comatch acquisition added independent consultants and interim executives.
  • Nine-country coverage supports cross-border freelance sourcing for enterprise buyers.

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