Senior General Ledger Accountant - FR+ENG

Created in 2016, Free2move is revolutionizing mobility by simplifying every journey with a wide range of services tailored to everyone's needs.

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• Rent a city car for your vacation in Italy
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• Reserve a parking spot for your weekend in Paris...
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Born from the merger of the Stellantis Group and the start-up TravelCar, Free2move has quickly established itself in just 6 years as a key player in mobility, driven by agility and a bold spirit.

Today, more than 6 million users trust us. Free2move is active in over 170 countries across 5 continents , available in 30 languages and 26 currencies. With more than 5,000 partners and hundreds of thousands of vehicles, we're ready to meet every mobility need!

Want to join a team of 630 experts and take part in ambitious international projects? You're in the right place!

At Free2move, you'll grow in a company that is:

• Dynamic, innovative, and agile
• Truly international in scope
• At the crossroads of digital and automotive - a sector undergoing major transformation
• Made up of passionate , creative, and multi-skilled teams

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As part of our growth, Free2move Tunisia is looking for a Senior General Ledger Accountant to strengthen its team.

Job Overview:

As part of our Shared Services Center (SSC) in Tunisia, and reporting directly to the Group Head of Accounting, you will play a strategic role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of the Group's financial statements.

As a Senior General Ledger Accountant, you will be the accounting owner for one or several legal entities, managing complex accounting operations from month-end close through statutory reporting and external audits. Leveraging your experience in international environments, you will oversee high-volume accounting activities, ensure compliance with local accounting and tax regulations, and contribute to the continuous improvement of Finance processes.

Beyond your operational responsibilities, you will serve as a technical reference within the team, supporting junior accountants, resolving complex accounting matters, and promoting best practices across the organization.

This position is ideal for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys combining technical expertise, autonomy, process optimization, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced international environment.

Your Responsibilities:

1. General Ledger Accounting & Financial Closings

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing process for your assigned legal entities, ensuring compliance with Group deadlines.
• Review and post complex accounting entries, including:
  
  • Provisions
  • Accruals
  • Prepaid expenses (CCA)
  • Deferred income (PCA)
  • Payroll entries
  • Tax provisions
  • Depreciation
  • Other closing adjustments
• Work closely with FP&A and Management Control teams to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Guarantee the quality and reliability of financial statements.

2. Balance Sheet Reconciliations

• Perform monthly reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts.
• Investigate and resolve outstanding reconciliation items.
• Ensure every balance sheet account is fully substantiated with appropriate supporting documentation.
• Monitor account integrity and proactively identify anomalies.

3. Intercompany Accounting

• Lead monthly intercompany reconciliations.
• Coordinate with international entities to investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure accurate elimination of intercompany transactions.

4. Audit, Compliance & Financial Governance

• Prepare annual statutory audit files.
• Coordinate external audits with accounting firms and statutory auditors.
• Ensure full compliance with local accounting, tax, and legal regulations.
• Act as the main accounting contact for your assigned entities during audits.

5. Process Improvement & Technical Leadership

• Document and continuously improve accounting procedures.
• Identify opportunities to automate and optimize accounting processes.
• Act as the technical point of reference for junior General Ledger Accountants.
• Support colleagues in resolving complex accounting issues.
• Contribute to Finance transformation initiatives and continuous improvement projects.

What We're Looking For:

Education:

• Master's degree (Bac+5) in Accounting, Finance, or Chartered Accountancy.

Experience:

• 7 to 10+ years of professional experience in General Ledger Accounting or Financial Accounting.

We are particularly interested in candidates with one of the following backgrounds (listed in order of preference):

1. Senior General Ledger Accountant within a Shared Services Center (SSC) of a large international group.
2. Senior General Ledger Accountant within the Tunisian subsidiary of a major international company.
3. General Ledger Accountant or Financial Controller within a large Tunisian group operating numerous subsidiaries across Europe.
4. General Ledger Accountant within a Big Four accounting firm.

Technical Skills:

• Extensive expertise in General Ledger Accounting.
• Strong experience managing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings.
• Excellent knowledge of IFRS and/or local GAAP principles.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong experience with ERP systems, SAP being highly preferred.
• Experience working with high-volume accounting transactions in a multinational environment.

Languages:

• Fluent French (written and spoken).
• Professional English (written and spoken).

Soft Skills:

Leadership & Technical Expertise

• Recognized as a technical expert capable of coaching and supporting less experienced accountants.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Customer & Service Orientation

• Comfortable working in an international Shared Services Center supporting multiple countries.
• Strong internal customer service mindset.

Organization & Resilience

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform efficiently during demanding month-end and year-end closing periods.
• Comfortable working in a highly structured, process-driven environment.

Autonomy & Continuous Improvement

• Proactive, solution-oriented, and able to work independently.
• Continuously seeks opportunities to improve processes and increase efficiency.

Collaboration

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with Treasury, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Tax, FP&A, Controlling, and external auditors.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Performance bonus
• Hybrid/Remote work policy: Full remote work is available, with one mandatory on-site week per month (Monday to Friday) during the Group Head of Accounting's visit to the Tunis office. These weeks are planned well in advance and are part of the employment agreement.
• Permanent contract.
• 40-hour work-week /8hours per Work-day.
• 20 day of paid annual leave .

Working at Free2move also means:

• A start-up mindset backed by the strength of a major group
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
• An international environment within a rapidly growing global mobility company.
• A senior role with strong exposure to complex accounting topics, international stakeholders, and Finance transformation initiatives.
• A chance to help reinvent mobility
• A personalized onboarding experience
• Many opportunities for growth
• Collaborating with international, multi-skilled teams
• International projects to enrich your career
• Meal vouchers (9 TND/day worked)
• Group insurance
• And even football matches to blow off steam

... and that's just the beginning...

Department Finance Role General Ledger Locations Tunis Remote status Hybrid Employment type Full-time