Accounting Assistant
Harmattan Ai
Location
Paris
Employment Type
Full time
Location Type
On-site
Department
G&AF&A
About Us
Harmattan AI is a next-generation defense prime building autonomous and scalable defense systems. Following the close of a $200M Series B, valuing the company at $1.4 billion, we are expanding our teams and capabilities to deliver mission-critical systems to allied forces.
Our work is guided by clear values: building technologies with real-world impact, pursuing excellence in everything we do, setting ambitious goals, and taking on the hardest technical challenges. We operate in a demanding environment where rigor, ownership, and execution are expected.
About the Role
As our Accounting Assistant, you will be instrumental in helping us in our growth, becoming the gatekeeper of our financial data, enabling efficient financial processes and decisions.
Responsibilities
Daily Transaction Processing
Full ownership of recording supplier invoices and Credit Card justifications
Champion for our Spend Management Platform (SMP)
Participate in the implementation and daily monitoring of the platform.
Ensure all employees upload their receipts and that the analytical coding is correct.
ERP Integration
Perform upstream checks of automated entries from our SMP to our ERP
Verify VAT rates and cost center allocations.
Support Tasks
Assist the Senior AP/AR Accountant with bank reconciliations, matching, and basic month-end preparations.
Candidate Requirements
Educational Background
Associate degree in accounting (bac +2) or equivalent
Experience
Recent graduates (BTS/DCG) or candidates with 1 or 2 years of experience in a high-volume environment.
Technical Aptitude
Basic accounting principles (PCG - French GAAP).
Tech-Agile: You love using modern tools (SaaS) and hate manual paperwork.
Understanding of VAT basics (especially recoverable vs. non-recoverable on travel/meals).
Behavior
Service oriented
Ultra-Rigorous: You are bothered by a 0.01EUR discrepancy.
Communication Skills
Excellent written and verbal communication in French, good English skills
Patient and structured when interacting with the employees
Commitment
100% dedication to Harmattan AI’s mission, vision, and ambitious growth trajectory, with a willingness to put in extra effort to achieve breakthrough results.
Contact Us to Apply
We look forward to hearing how you can help shape the future of autonomous defense systems at Harmattan AI.