Financial Accountant - French Speaking

About the Position

Financial Accountant - French Speaking

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 global organization.

Responsibilities

As 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.

Requirements

Essential

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 3-5 years of accounting experience within a multinational organization 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 organizational and prioritization 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.

About the Company

Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) is an AI and technology services company that bridges the gap between an organization’s goals and tangible outcomes using AI to accelerate innovation, make hyper-personal customer experiences a reality, and build high-performing agile businesses. Our online presence can be found at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.

We Offer

• Secure Financial Well-being: Your benefits go beyond your salary, including retirement plans, financial education, and more.
• Physical and Mental Health: We support your well-being with paid time off, flexible work arrangements, health insurance, counseling, Mental Health Allyship programs, and more.
• Your Career Path, Your Way: With over 350,000 positions at Cognizant, you can explore new technologies, industries, and locations while developing the skills needed to grow in your career.
• Real Impact: Think about the leading brands you rely on daily. That’s where we are.

Our Recruitment Process

Here’s what you can expect from our recruitment process. Note that steps may vary by role and location. Check out our FAQs to learn more.

Step 1: Apply for the Right Role

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Step 2: Connect with Your Recruiter

If our recruiter sees that you’re a good fit, they’ll schedule a brief conversation to get to know you better and discuss how your experience and skills align with the role.

Step 3: Showcase Your Skills

If both you and our team decide to move forward, you’ll interview with our hiring team. Some roles may require additional technical assessments and/or client interviews.

Step 4: Decision Time

This step may take some time.

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