Global Accounting Director

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in 170+ countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

DARE TO GROW! Join CEVA Logistics, and you will be part of a team that values imagination and continued learning and is committed to excellence in everything we do. Join us in our mission to shape the future of global logistics. As we continue growing at a fast pace, will you “Dare to Grow” with us?

YOUR ROLE

The Group Corporate Accounting Director oversees all accounting operations of the holding entities, ensures the reliability of financial statements, and guarantees compliance with legal and tax standards. It plays a key part in the group’s financial strategy by leading the harmonisation of accounting practices and anticipating regulatory changes

This position requires great rigour, solid technical expertise, as well as a keen sense of leadership and project management.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

Your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Organise the monthly closing and meet the group’s closing deadlines: Plan, coordinate, and control closing operations to ensure reliable data is produced within the given timeframes. Implement monitoring and continuous improvement tools to optimise the process and reduce the risk of errors.
• Supervise statutory annual accounts: Ensure the preparation and validation of annual accounts in compliance with local and international accounting standards. Maintain constant regulatory watch to anticipate and integrate changes affecting financial reporting.
• Act as the accounting reference for the Treasury, Tax, Business Control, and Finance departments: Provide technical support and accounting advice, participate in the development of cross-functional solutions, and ensure the consistency of financial information exchanged between departments.
• Ensure compliance with tax obligations: Ensure the accuracy of tax declarations and payment of taxes, while optimising the group’s tax management. Work closely with the tax department to anticipate risks and seize optimisation opportunities.
• Coordinate relations with auditors and tax authorities: Prepare audit files, facilitate communication with internal and external auditors. Guarantee the quality and transparency of information provided to strengthen the group’s credibility.
• Implement and optimise internal control and reporting procedures: Develop robust procedures to secure accounting operations and improve the quality of financial reporting. Analyse existing processes, propose, and lead continuous improvement projects.
• Manage and develop team competencies: Supervise, motivate, and support team members in their skills development. Identify training needs, organise tailored sessions, and foster a working environment conducive to engagement and performance.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Master Degree in Accounting : DSCG, DEC, Master CCA, or equivalent
• Minimum 10 years of experience leading an accounting team in an international environment
• Strong skills in statutory and corporate accounting and Tax
• Comfortable with IFRS
• Proficiency in accounting software and IT tools
• Good sense of communication
• Rigor, discretion, and a strong sense of professional ethics
• Fluent English (written & spoken)

As a global organization, and as part of the CMA CGM Group, diversity is critical to our business success; only when we can reflect the cultures, languages, behaviors and local knowledge of our customers, we can succeed. By employing people with different experiences and abilities, we expand our knowledge and increase our creativity and innovation. 

Please note:  Legitimate CEVA Logistics recruitment processes include communication with candidates through recognized professional networks, such as LinkedIn or via an official company email address: firstname.lastname@cevalogistics.com. We recommend that you do not respond to unsolicited business propositions and/or offers from people with whom you are unfamiliar.