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METRO/MAKRO

Wholesale food for HoReCa and traders

Tax and Accounting Manager

Financial Accounting +1Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNanterre, FranceIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A higher-education qualification at Bac+5 level in accounting, finance, or management.
  • At least 5 years of significant experience in general accounting and taxation, with substantial responsibility and experience at an organization with more than €500 million in revenue.
  • Comprehensive command of general accounting, French taxation, and IFRS standards.
  • Experience or capability to work in complex, high-volume environments such as industry, distribution, or fast-moving consumer goods.
  • Ability to manage, structure, and develop a team.
  • Fluent English for communication with the Group.
  • Rigor, strategic perspective, and ability to support business needs.

Responsibilities

  • Lead overall general accounting processes and ensure their quality, reliability, and compliance.
  • Coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes in accordance with deadlines and Group standards.
  • Validate statutory financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and notes.
  • Review and secure inventory accounting entries, including provisions, accrued expenses, and accrued income.
  • Ensure accurate inventory valuation in a high-volume environment.
  • Own tax matters in France.
  • Determine taxable income and corporate income tax, and ensure preparation of the tax package.
  • Manage relationships with the tax authorities and related audits.
  • Establish proactive monitoring of tax and regulatory developments.
  • Advise operational departments strategically on tax matters.
  • Oversee IFRS reporting production and related adjustments.
  • Ensure consistency between statutory accounts and consolidated reporting.
  • Manage transfer pricing documentation and compliance of intercompany flows.
  • Ensure compliance obligations are met in coordination with Group teams.
  • Serve as the primary contact for the statutory auditors.
  • Lead statutory and contractual audits and secure their conclusions.
  • Manage and develop an accounting team of approximately 10 employees.
  • Drive Finance transformation and international centralization projects.
  • Structure accounting procedures, internal controls, and Finance tools.
  • Contribute to cross-functional Group strategic projects, including transformation, optimization, and digitalization.

About the Company

METRO/MAKRO

Wholesale food for HoReCa and traders

METRO supplies food and related products to professionals, including hotels, restaurants, caterers (HoReCa) and independent traders, through large physical stores and a delivery network. Its product access combines in-store shopping with Food Service Distribution (FSD) and a digitally connected experience, plus METRO MARKETS, an international online marketplace for professional customers that has grown since 2019. The company’s approach extends across more than 30 countries and relies on a multichannel model to reach about 15 million customers, supported by a workforce of over 85,000 and a 2023/24 sales figure of €31 billion. METRO prioritizes sustainability and reports recognition from indices like MSCI, Sustainalytics and CDP. The goal is to meet professional customers’ needs with reliable, scale-enabled wholesale distribution and digital marketplaces that enable efficient purchasing while expanding international reach.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Düsseldorf, Germany
Founded
1964

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