Record to Report EXPERT LEAD – BEST FRANCE

Record to Report Expert Lead (Including Indirect Taxes) – Shared Services

Are you passionate about operational excellence and driving compliance in a dynamic, global environment?

At L’Oréal, our commitment to beauty goes beyond exceptional products; it extends to the heart of our operations. BEST France, our central hub for Business, Expertise, Services, and Technologies, is vital to ensure this excellence. As part of our high-performing team of 350 professionals, you’ll contribute directly to L’Oréal’s success in France.

The Opportunity:

We seek a highly motivated and experienced R2R Expert Lead (Including Indirect Taxes) to join our General Accounting and Reporting team within BEST France. Reporting directly to the R2R Accounting Manager, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, compliance, and efficiency of our Record to Report (R2R) processes, with a particular focus on indirect taxes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be the VAT Champion: Lead all aspects of indirect tax compliance, particularly VAT, ensuring meticulous adherence to regulations across all BEST France entities. Design, implement, and oversee robust controls to minimize risk and maintain the highest standards of accuracy in VAT reporting.
• Empower Through Knowledge: Develop and deliver engaging training programs for operational teams on indirect tax procedures, best practices, and evolving regulatory requirements.
• Financial Guardian: Conduct thorough reviews of VAT collected and deducted, swiftly identifying and addressing discrepancies. Oversee the efficient and compliant management of VAT credit refunds.
• Compliance Expert: Partner with key stakeholders to ensure comprehensive audit trails and archiving procedures meet or exceed legal and regulatory standards.
• Analytical Mastermind: Provide expert analysis and review of complex accounting schemes to ensure absolute accuracy and compliance with relevant standards. Validate accounting entries and account reconciliations.
• Trusted Advisor: Maintain a deep understanding of accounting and indirect tax regulations, providing timely guidance and support to operational teams across BEST France.
• Continuous Improvement Advocate: Continuously analyze R2R processes to identify risks, challenges, and opportunities. Develop and implement impactful action plans for improvement.
• Collaboration Catalyst: Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with stakeholders across BEST France and L’Oréal, including General Accounting & Reporting, Compliance & Methods, Group Tax, and Group Accounting.
• Communication Champion: Proactively and transparently communicate with senior management, providing updates on key initiatives, milestones, and potential challenges.

Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, Finance, Law, or a related field.

Minimum 5 years of proven experience in a similar role within a fast-paced, multinational environment.

Deep understanding and practical experience in indirect tax (VAT) compliance.

In-depth knowledge of French GAAP and tax regulations is essential.

Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both French and English.

Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite, especially Excel.

Extensive experience with SAP (SAP4 Hanna) is mandatory.

Experience with Magnitude and/or BFC is highly advantageous.

Join BEST France!

Contribute to a world-class organization at the forefront of innovation and operational excellence within a global leader in the beauty industry. We seek highly motivated, results-oriented individuals passionate about making a tangible impact. If this resonates with you, we encourage you to apply!

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