Hybrid Group Accountant

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About the role

  • Group Accountant in Valneva's Consolidation & IFRS team delivering accurate financial statements. Responsible for IFRS reporting and collaboration with auditors across group subsidiaries.

Responsibilities

  • Review and validate reporting packages submitted by subsidiaries, ensuring accuracy, consistency and compliance with group policies
  • Execute monthly/quarterly consolidation procedures, including intercompany eliminations and adjustments
  • Prepare quarterly group-level analytical commentaries to support external reporting disclosures
  • Prepare IFRS-compliant disclosures and notes for interim and annual consolidated financial statements
  • Review iXBRL tagging in line with applicable taxonomy frameworks (e.g. SEC, ESEF)
  • Compile documentation and provide clear explanations to external auditors on consolidation and reporting matters
  • Perform and document SOX 404 internal controls, ensuring effectiveness and audit readiness
  • Assess the IFRS implications of business transactions and draft technical accounting memos
  • Responsible for dedicated technical accounting areas (e.g. IFRS 15, IFRS 2)
  • Contribute to the maintenance and enhancement of the Group Accounting Manual
  • Support with the implementation and optimization of consolidation systems and other finance digitalization projects
  • Assist in the adoption and rollout of new accounting standards, including IFRS 18

Requirements

  • University degree in Accounting/Finance and solid IFRS education
  • IFRS proficiency is required
  • 3+ years of experience in accounting and reporting, including experience in IFRS and stock exchange regulatory environment
  • Demonstrated proficiency in accounting, group consolidation and preparation of consolidated financial statements under IFRS, preferably in an international company
  • Familiarity with SOX and internal control frameworks
  • Experience with consolidation and reporting tools (e.g. Tagetik, Lucanet, Workiva) and/or ERP systems
  • Exposure to software implementation and digitalization projects
  • Excellent command of English (German or French is a plus)
  • High resilience, reliability, and commitment to quality

Benefits

  • Work Life Balance: Flexitime & Compensation days
  • Financial perks: Performance-related bonus & Lunch vouchers
  • Lifelong learning: Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning & German/English courses for free
  • Health & Wellbeing: Free access to sports and fitness activities via myClubs & Office Massages

Job title

Group Accountant

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

€52,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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