Consolidation Expert
AXA Group Operations · Paris, Île-de-France, France
- On site
- Full-time
- €75,000 / year
- Paris, Île-de-France, France
Job highlights
- Prepare IFRS consolidated accounts for AXA Group Operations.
- Analyze financial statements and explain variances.
- Coordinate budgeting and forecasting with stakeholders.
- Manage quarterly closing and financial reporting deadlines.
- Ensure compliance with Group Accounting policies.
About the role
Consolidation Expert - AXA Group Operations
As a Consolidation Expert at AXA Group Operations, you will play a crucial role in preparing the mother company's consolidated accounts in accordance with IFRS standards. You will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial statement analysis, coordinating budgeting and forecasting with various stakeholders, and managing the financial reporting closing process. This position offers the opportunity to work within a leading global insurance company undergoing a significant digital transformation.
Main Missions & Responsibilities
- Prepare quarterly consolidated figures from statutory accounts, including extraction of general trial balances from SAP S/4HANA and performing IFRS restatements in Excel.
- Submit AXA Group Operations consolidated figures to the Group and ensure a full audit trail for statutory to IFRS reporting differences.
- Manage the quarterly closing process, analyze actual P&L/balance-sheet against forecasts, and explain variances.
- Oversee intercompany reporting follow-up and reconciliation.
- Prepare supporting materials for management presentations to AXA Group and handle requests from Group Consolidation and Group Controlling teams.
- Ensure financial statements comply with Group Accounting policies and memos.
- Support the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive report elaboration.
- Perform ad-hoc analysis and reporting as required.
- Build a consolidation level covering all AXA Group Operations entities.
Expected Skills & Experience
- A minimum of 6 years of professional experience in Consolidation, Accounting, or Auditing, with a strong understanding of consolidation topics.
- Experience with general ledger systems (e.g., SAP S/4HANA) is highly valued.
- Previous experience within a Big 4 company is preferred but not mandatory.
- Solid knowledge of consolidation techniques under IFRS standards.
- Understanding of general accounting principles and policies.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Experience with SAP BFC Financial Consolidation (Magnitude) is a plus.
- Fluent in English and French.
Soft Skills & Transversal Skills
- Attention to detail for financial statements and reporting.
- Ability to prioritize and organize work to meet strict deadlines.
- Capacity to work under pressure and manage multiple demands effectively.
- Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.
- Initiative to identify improvements and implement corrective measures.
- Discretion and confidentiality regarding sensitive information.
- Strong team spirit and collaboration skills.
About AXA Group Operations
AXA is a global leader in insurance, acting for human progress by protecting what matters. AXA Group Operations is a major catalyst for AXA's transformation into a sustainable, tech-led company. We drive technological innovation, implement business model evolutions globally, and provide high-quality advisory and execution. With a presence in 17 countries, we leverage technology, data, and global sourcing to achieve economies of scale and synergies. Our Finance division plays a critical role in monitoring strategic plans, budgets, and financial performance.
What We Offer
We foster a diverse and inclusive work environment where expertise, cultural diversity, and creativity are valued. We are committed to equal opportunities and promoting Diversity & Inclusion. Join AXA to shape your career, grow your potential, and make a meaningful impact.
Key skills/competency
- Consolidation Expert
- IFRS Standards
- Financial Reporting
- SAP S/4HANA
- Microsoft Excel
- Accounting
- Auditing
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Financial Analysis
Skills & topics
- Consolidation Expert
- IFRS
- Financial Reporting
- SAP S/4HANA
- Accounting
- Finance
- Auditing
- Budgeting
- AXA
- Group Operations
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 6+ years of consolidation, accounting, or auditing experience, specifically mentioning IFRS and GL systems like SAP S/4HANA.
- Showcase technical skills: Emphasize your advanced Excel/PowerPoint skills and any SAP BFC (Magnitude) experience.
- Demonstrate soft skills: Provide examples of how you handle pressure, meet deadlines, communicate clearly, and work collaboratively.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your experience with IFRS consolidations, variance analysis, and working with group-level reporting.
- Express interest: Clearly articulate your understanding of AXA's mission and your desire to contribute to their tech-led transformation.
Technical preparation
Master IFRS consolidation techniques and reporting.,Practice advanced Excel functions for financial analysis.,Familiarize with SAP S/4HANA and SAP BFC.,Review AXA Group Accounting policies and memos.
Behavioral questions
Describe handling tight financial reporting deadlines.,Explain a complex IFRS accounting difference.,How do you manage conflicting stakeholder priorities?,Share an instance of identifying process improvements.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the primary responsibilities of a Consolidation Expert at AXA Group Operations?
- The Consolidation Expert is responsible for preparing AXA Group Operations' mother company consolidated accounts according to IFRS standards. This includes analyzing financial statements, coordinating budgeting and forecasting, managing the quarterly closing process, and ensuring compliance with Group Accounting policies. They also handle intercompany reporting and ad-hoc analysis.
- What technical skills are essential for this Consolidation Expert role at AXA?
- Essential technical skills include a solid knowledge of consolidation techniques under IFRS standards, understanding of general accounting principles, advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, and experience with general ledger systems like SAP S/4HANA. Experience with SAP BFC Financial Consolidation (Magnitude) is also highly valued.
- What kind of professional experience is AXA seeking for the Consolidation Expert position?
- AXA is looking for at least 6 years of professional experience in Consolidation, Accounting, or Auditing, with a strong background in consolidation topics. Experience with general ledger systems is a plus, and a background in a Big 4 company is preferred but not mandatory.
- What are the key soft skills required for the Consolidation Expert role?
- Key soft skills include strong attention to detail, the ability to prioritize and organize work under strict deadlines, resilience under pressure, clear communication (written and verbal), initiative for improvement, discretion, confidentiality, and strong collaboration skills.
- How does AXA Group Operations support employee development and diversity in this Consolidation Expert role?
- AXA Group Operations fosters a dynamic and inclusive environment, valuing expertise, cultural diversity, and creativity. They are committed to equal opportunities and promoting Diversity & Inclusion, aiming to create a work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect, and individual differences are valued. This includes opportunities for growth and shaping one's work.
- What is the expected work arrangement for the Consolidation Expert at AXA Group Operations?
- While not explicitly stated, finance roles within large corporate operations often involve a hybrid or on-site arrangement to facilitate collaboration with various stakeholders. Given the emphasis on coordinating with different teams, a hybrid model is most likely.
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