Context & Environment
Wo are we?
Saft is a leading specialist in high-technology batteries for industry, covering the entire value chain from design and development to production, from customization to service delivery. For nearly 100 years, Saft has been supplying its customers with batteries offering ever-longer service life, providing backup power and propulsion for critical applications.
Our innovative, safe and reliable technology delivers high performance in space, at sea, in the air and on land. Saft powers industry and smart cities, while ensuring backup functions in extreme environments, from the Arctic Circle to the Sahara Desert.
Saft is a wholly owned subsidiary of TotalEnergies, a global multi-energy company that produces and supplies energy worldwide: oil and biofuels, natural gas and green gases, renewables and electricity.
Activities
Key Responsibilities
General Accounting
Record journal entries and accounting adjustments.
Manage banking transactions, bank reconciliations across five bank accounts, and cash pooling activities.
Perform monthly account reconciliations and balance sheet substantiation.
Review, validate and record employee expense claims.
Monitor and reconcile third-party accounts and intercompany transactions.
Prepare and monitor invoicing with Group subsidiaries.
Monitor financial results, including financial expenses and dividend income.
Payroll & Social Accounting
Perform reconciliation and monitoring of payroll-related accounts.
Oversee DSN (French payroll reporting) reviews and ensure compliance with associated social and tax declarations (DAS1).
Taxation, Reporting & Compliance
Prepare and review tax filings, including VAT, DES, ORGANIC, CFE, CVAE and TVS declarations.
Prepare and submit the annual transfer pricing declaration.
Prepare corporate tax returns for the Holding company and another Group entity.
Prepare annual financial statements and reporting booklets.
Prepare management reports in collaboration with the Statutory Auditors.
Act as the main point of contact for the Statutory Auditors and coordinate related exchanges.
Support anti-corruption compliance monitoring activities.
Candidate Profile
Education
Master's degree (or equivalent) in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or Audit.
Technical Skills
Strong knowledge of French accounting principles and tax regulations.
Solid understanding of intercompany accounting transactions.
Proven experience preparing annual financial statements and corporate tax returns.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, lookup functions and data analysis.
Personal Competencies
High level of accuracy, reliability and attention to detail.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work autonomously and take ownership of responsibilities.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
High level of discretion and confidentiality.
Team-oriented with a strong service mindset.
Experience
Minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar position involving accounting, tax and regulatory responsibilities.
Domain: Finance
Type of contract: Regular position
Experience: Minimum 6 years
Employer company: SAFT SAS