Description:The RoleWe 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 general organisation.Key ResponsibilitiesAs a Financial Accountant, you will:- 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.Required QualificationsEssential- 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:- French GAAP / PCG (Plan Comptable Général)- VAT processes- 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 - French Speaking (Barcelona)
🏢 Cognizant
📍 Barcelona