Apprenticeship - 2 years - Accounting Controller and Finance Project Officer - F/H

Beschreibung:

Company Description

Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking is a leading global financial institution that provides advisory, investment banking, financing, corporate banking and capital markets services to corporations, financial institutions, financial sponsors and sovereign and supranational organizations worldwide.
Our teams of experts in close to 30 countries advise clients on their strategic development, helping them to grow and transform their businesses, and maximize their positive impact. Natixis CIB is committed to aligning its financing portfolio with a carbon neutrality path by 2050 while helping its clients reduce the environmental impact of their business.
As part of Groupe BPCE, the second largest banking group in France through the Banque Populaire and Caisse d'Epargne retail networks, Natixis CIB benefits from the Group's financial strength and solid financial ratings (Standard & Poor's: A+, Moody's: A1, Fitch Ratings: A+, R&I: A+).

Job Description

You will join our Accounting team within the Global Banking Operations - COO CIB department, which is looking for an Accounting Controller and Finance Project Officer for a 2-year apprenticeship program starting in September 2026.
In collaboration with your tutor, your main responsibilities will include:
Information Systems & Project Management:
* Identify and report accounting anomalies related to Global Banking Operations application malfunctions.
* Ensure the production monitoring of new functionalities in Global Banking Operations applications.
* Participate in enhancement testing related to Global Banking Operations applications.
* Automate tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
Control:
* Continuously monitor products related to Global Banking Operations applications: Ensure ongoing controls ("au fil de l'eau").
* Monitor secondary market sales.
* Manage the reconciliation of the suspense account for upfront commissions to be paid (Fees Held Awaiting Dispos).
* Manage the clearing of accounting suspense items and follow up on them with business managers.
* Ensure the application of International Financial Reporting Standards 9.
* Optimize existing processes and procedures by drafting documents and using macros.
* Participate in process reviews for controls to be harmonized with international platforms.
* Report malfunctions and anomalies identified during controls.
Accounting:
* Process and track all rejections (Event Reports / Inventory Reports) related to management tools in the SI interpreter.
* Control and calculate the Effective Interest Rate on staggered commissions (Financial Valuation Methodology).
* Calculate Fair Values on files booked since IFRS9 (International Accounting & Corporate Finance).
* Extract and analyze Income and Expense accounts.
* Act as a liaison and coordinate actions from a Finance perspective with other departments such as Risk Management and Operations.
* Respond to various requests from internal clients (Back Office, Middle Office, Synthesis Function, etc.).
* Participate in quarterly reporting activities.
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You will be working in an international and inclusive environment that promotes collaboration, with concrete tasks and a real impact. We will support you throughout your experience with us so that you can learn and develop your skills by working alongside experienced professionals.
You also have the opportunity to get involved in society and causes that matter to you through our corporate foundation.
In addition to an attractive salary calculated based on your training and educational level, you will benefit from a 60% reimbursement of your transportation pass, paid leave, access to the company restaurant, as well as health and welfare coverage.
You will also benefit from profit-sharing and/or participation pro-rata to your time spent.
You may also have access to the works council depending on your time spent with us.

Required Skills/Qualifications/Experience

Student at BAC+4 level, you are pursuing a degree (university, business school, or engineering school) with a specialization in Finance, Control, Audit, or Accounting. You are proficient in office tools (Microsoft Suite). You have skills in data analysis and the use of software like Excel and other automation tools. You have knowledge of corporate and structured financing. Excellent analytical skills, rigor, and very good interpersonal skills are required. Previous experience in finance or within a firm (audit or consulting) is an advantage. And last but not least, you are perfectly fluent in English. For better processing of your application, please indicate on your CV the type of contract (apprenticeship or professionalization) offered by your school, as well as the apprenticeship schedule