Head Of Finance And Accounting Department – France At Action Against Hunger France

About: Action Against Hunger

Founded in 1979, Action Against Hunger is an international non-governmental organization that fights hunger worldwide. Its charter of humanitarian principles—independence, neutrality, non-discrimination, free and direct access to victims, professionalism, and transparency—has defined its identity for 45 years. Its mission is to save lives by eliminating hunger through the prevention, detection, and treatment of undernutrition, particularly during and after emergencies related to conflicts and natural disasters. Action Against Hunger coordinates its programs around seven areas of activity: Nutrition and Health; Mental Health and Psychosocial Support; Food Security and Livelihoods; Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene; Advocacy; Climate; and Research. In 2024, Action Against Hunger assisted more than 26 million people in 57 countries around the world. www.actionagainsthunger.org

Mission :

Under the supervision of the Administrative and Financial Director, you will manage the association’s accounting activities to ensure data reliability, secure data flows, and efficient financial processes.
More specifically, your responsibilities will include:
managing the two-person accounting department;
overseeing accounting and tax activities and ensuring cash management;
supervising and structuring the production of accounting reports; and
contributing to the harmonization and optimization of internal financial processes and tools.
You will support the Department Heads in their daily tasks, participate in OHADA projects (finalizing the closing process with Chartered Accountants and Statutory Auditors, assisting the team in charge, and providing feedback on the experience and input from the Statutory Auditors) and SYSTER projects (participating in the implementation of Odoo). You will also contribute to the organization of the International Accounting Department, address international accounting issues, and work on atypical contracts.

Profile :

You hold an accounting degree and have mixed experience (social economy/private sector) in implementing accounting systems.
You are capable of implementing the appropriate level of control over operations within your scope, managing the month-end closing process, researching and analyzing accounting and financial information, and implementing suitable solutions.
You have proven skills in team management and leadership. You are proficient in using accounting software (Agresso, Saga) and banking software (Turbo, Exabanque).
You are curious and open-minded.
Working in an international environment, you are fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Employment conditions

Status: Integrated Manager – 8-month fixed-term contract until 31/12/2026 – Full-time
Location: Montreuil (Seine-Saint-Denis)
Salary: From 47K to 57K euros gross per year over 13 months depending on experience
Benefits: 25 days of paid leave per year and 21 days of RTT (
reduced working time) Health and life insurance coverage: 80% covered by ACF
Salary maintenance schemes (illness, maternity, paternity)
Transport allowance: 50% reimbursement of the flat rate between home and the workplace
Meal vouchers (Up Lunch Card):
60% covered by the association for a value of 8 euros Works
council social benefits (gift vouchers, reimbursement of cultural activities, etc.)
Remote work: Remote work open to all from the metropolitan area
No mandatory on-site presence for this position, except for collective in-person meetings.
Mandatory in-person attendance required by the employer: for team meetings and events (up to 3 days per month) and 2 days of mandatory attendance upon joining the team.
Remote work allowance.
Training: Unlimited and free access to the Talentsoft e-learning platform.

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How to apply

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