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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Assistant Comptable, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Assistant Comptable, you need a solid understanding of accounting principles, attention to detail, and typically a degree or diploma in accounting or finance. Familiarity with accounting software such as Sage, SAP, or QuickBooks, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Excel, is essential. Strong organizational skills, reliability, and the ability to communicate clearly with team members and clients help you stand out in this role. These competencies ensure accurate financial records, compliance with regulations, and effective support for the accounting team.

What are the typical daily tasks and responsibilities of an Assistant Comptable in a corporate accounting department?

As an Assistant Comptable, your daily responsibilities will include recording financial transactions, preparing invoices, managing accounts payable and receivable, and assisting with bank reconciliations. You'll often support the senior accountant or accounting manager in closing monthly accounts and preparing financial statements. Collaboration with other departments, such as human resources for payroll or procurement for invoice processing, is common. Attention to detail and strong organizational skills are crucial, as you'll be handling sensitive financial data and ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards.

Qu'est-ce qu'un(e) assistant(e) comptable ?

Un(e) assistant(e) comptable est un professionnel qui assiste le comptable ou l'expert-comptable dans la gestion des opérations comptables d'une entreprise. Ses missions principales incluent la saisie des écritures comptables, la préparation des déclarations fiscales, le suivi des factures clients et fournisseurs, et la participation à l'élaboration des bilans. Ce poste requiert de la rigueur, de l'organisation et une bonne connaissance des outils informatiques de gestion comptable. L'assistant(e) comptable peut travailler au sein d'une entreprise, d'un cabinet d'expertise comptable ou d'une organisation publique.

What is the difference between Assistant Comptable vs Comptable?

AspectAssistant ComptableComptable
QualificationsTypically a diploma in accounting or finance, some experienceHigher education in accounting, often a diploma or degree, with more experience
ResponsibilitiesSupporting accounting tasks, data entry, basic reconciliationsManaging full accounting cycles, financial reporting, and analysis
Work EnvironmentOffice setting, under supervisionOffice or corporate finance departments, more autonomous
Usage in IndustryCommon entry-level or support role in accounting teamsProfessional accountant responsible for comprehensive accounting tasks

The Assistant Comptable typically supports accounting functions with basic tasks and requires less experience, while the Comptable handles full accounting responsibilities with more autonomy and expertise. Both roles are essential in finance departments, but they differ in scope and seniority.

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VIE - United States - Finance & Accounting Transformation Project Officer - M/F

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Herndon, VA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago


Job description

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Job Description:

The Volunteer for International Experience (VIE) is a unique international program sponsored by the French Ministries of Europe and Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Economy and Finance and the Ministry of Ecological Transition and Territorial Cohesion, open to Airbus to offer young professionals the opportunity to have valuable paid work experience abroad in a technical or business function.

The VIE is a specific contract, under Business France's eligibility criteria.

VIE Main Requirements:

  • European Union citizens (plus Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Monaco), graduates up to and including 28 years old (a V.I.E mission can begin no later than the day of the twenty-ninth birthday)

  • Have fulfilled military obligations for their country, if any

  • Must be registered on the Mon Volontariat International website before the age of 28

For more information: https://mon-vie-via.businessfrance.fr/ (in English, German, Italian and Spanish)

The contract duration of this VIE is 18 months.

A VIE for a Finance & Accounting Transformation Project Officer (m/f) has arisen within Airbus Americas Inc. in Herndon. You will join the Finance department.

Being fully part of the Finance department, this role provides comprehensive support for Accounting & Transformation projects. You will assist the team in managing the various project phases focused on the end-to-end (E2E) Digitalization of the Accounting process.

Tasks & accountabilities

Your main tasks will include:

  • Coordinate and monitor Digitalization & Shared Services projects actions by phase, ensuring appropriate pace and plan adherence.

  • Monitor defined deadlines and deliverables, identifying deviations and drafting regular project performance reports.

  • Identify, analyze, and escalate project risks and delays, proposing proactive solutions to mitigate impacts.

  • Provide project communication and organize regular meetings to ensure an effective interface with internal Finance teams, US entities, and external auditors.

  • Establish and maintain long-term project governance, standardizing the organization and archiving of documents.

This role will involve some travel for business in United States and as such you must be able to travel accordingly.

Required skills

You have the following skills and experience:

  • Educated to degree level (Master's or equivalent) in Finance, Accounting, Auditing, Project Management or Business Administration.

  • 1 to 3 years of experience in Auditing, Accounting or Digitalization projects (apprenticeships and internships included).

  • Knowledge of project management methodologies (desirable).

  • Solid Systems & IT skills (SAP, Excel, Google Suite).

In addition you are capable to demonstrate the following skills:

  • "Can Do" attitude : confident and solution-oriented

  • Analytic skills

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Language Skills: negotiation level of English.

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Le Volontariat International en Entreprise est un programme unique au monde sponsorise par les Ministeres francais de l'Europe et des Affaires Etrangeres, du Ministere de l'Economie et des Finances et du Ministere de la Transition ecologique et de la Cohesion des territoires et qui permet a Airbus d'offrir a de jeunes professionnels la possibilite d'acquerir une experience remuneree et valorisante a l'etranger, dans un metier technique ou commercial.

Le programme VIE est un contrat specifique, en vertu des criteres d'eligibilite de Business France. Principaux criteres d'exigibilite du VIE :

  • Etre citoyen(ne) de l'Union Europeenne (plus Norvege, Islande et Liechtenstein), et candidat(e) diplome(e) age(e) de 28 ans maximum (une mission V.I.E peut debuter au plus tard le jour du vingt-neuvieme anniversaire)

  • Avoir accompli les obligations militaires de son pays.

  • Etre imperativement inscrit sur le site Mon Volontariat International avant les 28 ans

Pour plus d'informations : https://mon-vie-via.businessfrance.fr/ (en anglais, en allemand, en italien et en espagnol).

La duree de ce VIE est de 18 mois.

Un poste sous contrat VIE Charge(e) de Projets Transformation Comptable & Finance (h/f) est a pourvoir au sein d'Airbus Americas Inc. a Herndon. Vous rejoindrez le departement Finance.

Pleinement integre au departement Finance, ce role apporte un soutien complet aux projets de comptabilite et de transformation. Vous participerez activement a la digitalisation de bout en bout (E2E) des processus comptables au sein d'un environnement international.

Missions et responsabilites

Vous serez en charge des activites principales suivantes :

  • Coordonner et suivre les actions des projets de Digitalisation et du Centre de Services Partages par phase, en veillant au respect du rythme et du plan.

  • Suivre les echeances et les livrables definis, identifier les ecarts et proposer des plans d'action (redaction de rapports de performance).

  • Identifier, analyser et signaler les risques et les retards du projet, en proposant des solutions proactives pour attenuer les impacts.

  • Assurer la communication du projet, organiser des reunions regulieres et les calendriers d'activites, optimiser le temps et la participation de l'equipe afin de garantir une interface efficace avec les equipes Finance internes, les equipes du Groupe Airbus, les equipes comptables de toutes les entites americaines, les consultants, les auditeurs externes et les organisations internationales.

  • Mettre en place et maintenir une gouvernance de projet a long terme, en normalisant l'organisation et l'archivage des documents et des informations afin d'assurer la clarte et la tracabilite chronologique.

Des deplacements professionnels sont a prevoir aux Etats-Unis et, de ce fait, vous devez etre dispose(e) a vous deplacer en consequence.

Competences requises

Vous avez les experiences et les competences suivantes :

  • Titulaire d'un diplome Master (ou equivalent) dans le domaine de la Finance, Comptabilite, Audit, Gestion de projet ou Administration des affaires.

  • 1 a 3 ans d'experience en Audit, Comptabilite ou projets de Digitalisation (apprentissages et stages compris).

  • Connaissance des methodologies de gestion de projet (souhaitable).

  • Solides competences sur SAP, Excel et Google Suite.

En outre, vous etes en mesure de demontrer les competences suivantes :

  • Esprit d'initiative ("Can-do attitude")

  • Esprit analytique

  • Excellentes aptitudes a la communication

Competences linguistiques : Niveau negociation en Anglais (requis pour le contexte international)

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus Americas, Inc.

Employment Type:

VIE, VISC

Experience Level:

Entry Level

Remote Type:

On-site

Job Family:

Accounting

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