APPRENTICESHIP - Accounts Payable Accountant

Led by Rodolphe Saadé, the CMA CGM Group, a global leader in shipping and logistics, serves more than 420 ports around the world on five continents. With its subsidiary CEVA Logistics, a world leader in logistics, and its air freight division CMA CGM AIR CARGO, the CMA CGM Group is continually innovating to offer its customers a complete and increasingly efficient range of new shipping, land, air and logistics solutions.

Committed to the energy transition in shipping, and a pioneer in the use of alternative fuels, the CMA CGM Group has set a target to become Net Zero Carbon by 2050.
Through the CMA CGM Foundation, the Group acts in humanitarian crises that require an emergency response by mobilizing the Group’s shipping and logistics expertise to bring humanitarian supplies around the world.

Present in 160 countries through its network of more than 400 offices and 750 warehouses, the Group employs more than 155,000 people worldwide, including 4,000 in Marseilles where its head office is located.

YOUR MISSIONS

You will be involved in managing supplier accounting operations within the Finance team. You will contribute to the reliability of supplier accounts and maintain good relationships with external partners, while developing your accounting skills in a structured professional environment.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Entry and processing of supplier invoices:
  • You will receive, verify, and record invoices in the ERP system.
  • You will match purchase orders with invoices.
    
    
• Supplier payment follow-up:
  • You will prepare payment schedules.
  • You will process payments according to agreed terms (bank transfers, drafts, etc.).
  • You will reconcile supplier accounts.
    
    
• Dispute management:
  • You will identify discrepancies or anomalies.
  • You will communicate with suppliers and internal departments to resolve issues quickly.
    
    
• Accounting follow-up:
  • You will justify supplier balances and participate in audits.
  • You will file and archive accounting documents.
  • You will perform bank reconciliations.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• You are currently studying for a diploma such as a BTS in Accounting, a DUT in Business and Administration Management (GEA), a DCG, or an equivalent qualification.
• You have a solid foundation in accounting, especially in the supplier cycle.
• You are comfortable with office tools (Excel, Outlook).
• Previous experience with an ERP system (ideally Sage 100) would be a plus.
• You are meticulous, organized, and have good interpersonal skills.

Find out more about CMA CGM Group's Sustainable Development approach and net zero carbon emissions by 2050 ambition.
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