The Role We are seeking a highly motivated Financial Accountant to support the accounting, statutory compliance, and financial reporting activities for Cognizant's legal entities in France and Tunisia. Based in Budapest you will play a key role in supporting month-end close activities, statutory compliance requirements, financial reconciliations, and reporting processes. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional looking to build expertise in international accounting within a integral organisation.

Key Responsibilities
* Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities for French and Tunisian entities.
* Prepare journal entries, prepayments, payroll accounting entries, and accrual schedules.
* Perform balance sheet reconciliations and maintain supporting documentation.
* Assist with variance analysis across profit and loss and balance sheet accounts.
* Support French statutory accounting requirements and local compliance obligations.
* Prepare and coordinate data required for French VAT filings.
* Maintain accounting records and support FEC (Fichier des Écritures Comptables) readiness.
* Partner with Accounts Payable, operational finance teams, and shared service functions.
* Assist with external audits, tax reviews, and statutory reporting requirements.




* Contribute to process improvements and ad hoc finance projects. Essential Required Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
* 3-5 years of accounting experience within a multinational organisation or shared services environment.
* Fluent in French
* Experience supporting French legal entities.
* Working knowledge of: o French GAAP / PCG (Plan Comptable Général) o VAT processes o Financial close activities
* Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and financial analysis.
* Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. Preferred
* Experience working within dual-GAAP environments (French GAAP and US GAAP and/or IFRS).
* Experience with enterprise finance systems such as SAP, PeopleSoft, Oracle, or Hyperion.
* French language skills are highly advantageous. What Will Help You Succeed
* Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
* A proactive and collaborative approach.
* Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced international environment.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
* A continuous improvement mindset. CogEU101

📌 Financial Accountant (Cataluña)
🏢 Cognizant
📍 Cataluña