General Accountant Lead & Analyst

About the role

Doctolib is transforming accounting by integrating artificial intelligence directly into core financial processes. We are seeking a General Accountant Lead & Analyst to join our General Ledger team, bridging the gap between technical accounting, operational control, and digital transformation.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Manage end-to-end accounting cycles including accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and expenses.
• Perform analytical reviews comparing actuals to budgets and prior periods to identify anomalies and P&L impacts.
• Coordinate month-end closing processes, including cross-team reporting, cost allocation, and internal control documentation under SOX requirements.
• Lead digital transformation initiatives using tools like Dust, RPA, and R2R solutions to build self-service dashboards and automated KPIs.
• Standardize group accounting practices and develop integration kits for international expansion.
• Act as a business partner by translating complex accounting data into actionable business insights.

Requirements

• Higher education degree in Accounting or Finance (Master CCA, DSCG, Grande Ecole, or DEC).
• 8 to 10 years of experience in general accounting or audit.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a management or technical leadership role.
• Background in Big 4 firms (Manager/Senior Manager level) or high-growth international companies.
• Proficiency in IFRS (including 15 and 16) and French GAAP, with deep knowledge of SOX environments.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets, plus experience with modern ERP systems.
• Fluent in English (C1/C2 level) for daily international collaboration.

Nice to have

• Experience in the Tech/SaaS sector or multi-country environments.
• Knowledge of SAP or Coupa.
• Familiarity with BI tools like Looker or Tableau and close management software.
• Practical experience with AI accounting tools, OCR, or predictive models.
• Understanding of consolidation and corporate finance.

Skills & tools

• Accounting: General Ledger, IFRS, French GAAP, SOX, Consolidation.
• Tech: ERP systems, SAP, Coupa, RPA, AI agents, OCR.
• BI/Analytics: Looker, Tableau, Excel, Google Sheets.

Practical notes

• Compensation: Fixed salary plus performance-based variable.
• Benefits: 100% employer-paid health insurance for employees and children, 25 days paid leave plus up to 14 RTT days, Moka.care mental health support, and Parent Care program providing an extra month of parental leave.
• Perks: 8.50 EUR daily restaurant tickets (4.50 EUR employer-funded), 50% public transport reimbursement, and 10 days per year of remote work from EU/UK locations.
• Work Environment: Partial remote work (2 days per week), 3-month onboarding via Doctolib Academy, and access to DoctoGrowth value-sharing plan.
• Hiring Process: Initial HR screening (30 min), operational interview with the Accounting Director (1h), technical case study (1h), final leadership interview (45 min), and reference checks.