Accountant – Cash & Banking Operations

Christofle is a French goldsmith house that embodies and celebrates tradition and the French art of living. Since 1830, Christofle has constantly reinvented itself by giving relief to the most beautiful tables around the world, by bringing an extra touch of soul to cutlery, decorative objects, jewelry, and other exceptional accessories. Maison Christofle uses entirely handmade manufacturing. In addition to Studio Christofle creations, the Maison collaborates with the leading designers of the day to create ambitious, contemporary pieces produced in its workshop. Christofle is the absolute reference throughout the world, between heritage and modernity, for what remains as complex as it is universal: l’art sur la table.

Overview

The Accountant – Cash & Banking Operations is responsible for end-to-end ownership of all

company bank movements, including incoming receipts, outgoing vendor payments, and full

monthly bank reconciliations. This role ensures accuracy, completeness, and transparency of all

cash transactions and provides timely cash reporting to support financial decision-making and

internal control compliance. The position plays a critical role in safeguarding company liquidity,

maintaining clean cash records and strengthening financial controls around bank activity.

Responsibilities:

Bank & Cash Management (Primary Focus)

• Own and manage all daily bank movements across company accounts
• Book all incoming receipts, including: Online sales collections, ACH/wire transfers, Check deposits
• Prepare and execute vendor payments (ACH, wires, checks)
• Propose payment runs based on approved invoices
• Record all outgoing payments in the accounting system
• Maintain clear documentation for all bank transactions

Bank Reconciliation & Controls

• Perform full monthly bank reconciliations for all company accounts
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies timely
• Ensure general ledger balances match bank statements
• Maintain supporting documentation for audit purposes
• Strengthen internal controls around cash disbursement and receipt processes

Cash Reporting & Forecast Support

• Prepare weekly cash movement reports
• Prepare monthly bank balance reports
• Support monthly cash forecast preparation
• Provide analysis of cash inflows and outflows
• Highlight unusual or large transactions to management

Invoice Collection & Payment Preparation

• Monitor shared accounting email inbox for vendor invoices
• Organize and maintain invoice documentation
• Match invoices with approvals
• Prepare payment proposals for management review
• Book payment entries after execution

(Note: Vendor invoice coding and complex GL mapping may initially remain with senior finance

team to ensure accuracy during transition.)

Compliance & Documentation

• Maintain organized electronic records of: Vendor, Payment approvals, Bank confirmations
• Ensure compliance with internal control requirements
• Support audit requests related to cash transactions

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in office management, administration, or a related role.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally.
• Proactive, adaptable, and solutions-oriented mindset.
• French language knowledge is a strong plus.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 2-4 years accounting experience
• Experience handling bank reconciliations required
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience preferred

Skills

• Strong understanding of cash accounting processes
• High attention to detail
• Strong ownership mindset
• Strong Excel skills