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Mistral is a full-stack AI company providing frontier models, developer tools, applications, and compute infrastructure. They partner with enterprises across finance, manufacturing, defense, healthcare, and the public sector to co-create customized AI systems.
As a General Accountant on the Accounting team, you will support Mistral's rapid growth by structuring and optimizing accounting operations. This is a hands-on role requiring ownership of diverse accounting topics across multiple entities (France and international), with a focus on compliance, process improvement, and automation.
Key responsibilities include:
- Support accounting processes (general, auxiliary, analytical) for multiple entities, covering cash, fixed assets, revenues, payroll, purchases, and intercompany transactions
- Transition accounting tasks from external providers to internal processes
- Prepare supporting documentation for monthly, quarterly, and annual closings
- Ensure compliance with tax and social security obligations (VAT, corporate income tax, payroll taxes) in collaboration with local advisors
- Contribute to preparation of local statutory financial statements in France and abroad
- Work with statutory auditors to support audit processes
- Optimize and automate accounting workflows using ERP, billing systems, treasury management systems, and other tools
Required qualifications:
- Degree in Accounting or Finance (DCG, DSCG, Master's, or equivalent)
- Minimum 5 years professional experience, including at least 2 years in an accounting services firm (preferably with start-ups, tech, or listed companies)
- Strong knowledge of IFRS and/or French accounting standards (PCG)
- Fluent English (spoken and written); French is a plus
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, able to prioritize effectively
- Proactive mindset with ability to suggest and implement process improvements
Mistral offers a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, parental leave, retirement plans, relocation support, wellness programs, and location-specific perks. The team is distributed across Europe, North America, Asia, and the Middle East.
