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Christophe Godard

Senior Accounting Consultant

€500/day
1 project
Paris, FR
15+ years

Average response time: 1 hour

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About Christophe

Freelance accountant with over 20 years of experience, I support VSEs, SMEs, scale-ups, groups, and accounting firms in managing, securing, and optimizing their accounting and financial functions.

My background has allowed me to work in varied and demanding contexts, both in multi-company environments and in regulated environments with high volumes.
I handle the entire accounting cycle, from daily bookkeeping to annual closings and the preparation of tax returns, with a rigorous, pragmatic, and results-oriented approach.

I provide operational support as well as structuring or transforming accounting processes.

🔹 Solid and proven accounting expertise
My professional foundation is based on a thorough mastery of general and analytical accounting, acquired through numerous assignments in various sectors: health, construction, industry, services, legal, insurance, and consulting.

I have managed portfolios of up to 20 companies simultaneously, with complete autonomy, including:
- Accounts receivable and payable
- Bank and treasury accounting
- Fixed assets and depreciation
- Intercompany management
- VAT and various tax declarations
- Cut-off and inventory entries
- Monthly, quarterly, and annual closings
- Preparation of financial statements and tax returns

Accustomed to multi-entity environments, I know how to structure and validate accounting data, meet tight deadlines, and respond to the requirements of financial directors, statutory auditors, and external partners.

One of my key strengths is my ability to intervene effectively in complex organizations. I have worked on multi-company portfolios requiring:
Fine management of intercompany flows
Harmonization of practices
  • French

    Native or bilingual

Can work on-site
Paris (up to 50km), Cergy-Pontoise (up to 10km)

Experience

  • ECOLE ERMITAGE
    ACCOUNTANT & CONSULTANT
    EDUCATION AND E-LEARNING
    September 2024 - July 2025 (10 months)
    Maisons-Laffitte, France
    At Ermitage, I first managed the complete accounting for 8 companies, from data entry and monitoring of current operations to annual closings and tax return preparation. This role allowed me to implement strong rigor and ensure the compliance of accounts in accordance with accounting standards and reporting deadlines. I also focused on optimizing financial flows and validating data transmitted to management.

    Subsequently, I moved into an Online Business Manager (OBM) consultant role, focused on optimizing internal processes, particularly the redesign of customer invoicing. I analyzed the existing system, identified bottlenecks, and proposed innovative solutions to automate and simplify the invoicing cycle. These actions led to increased efficiency, reduced manual tasks, and improved transaction traceability.

    This dual experience, both operational and strategic, has demonstrated my ability to independently manage complex accounting portfolios while supporting the company in its digital and organizational transformation. It highlights my versatility, analytical skills, and ability to combine technical expertise with change management.
    Sage 100 Microsoft Office
  • Verallia France
    Accounting Consultant
    ENERGY AND UTILITIES
    December 2023 - February 2024 (2 months)
    Puteaux, France
    At Verallia, a global leader in glass packaging, I ensured accounting compliance for a portfolio of 20 companies, guaranteeing conformity with French regulations and the group's internal standards. My role involved validating all accounting processes, from bookkeeping to closing validation, ensuring compliance with deadlines and the quality of financial information provided.

    I contributed to the preparation of account closings and the implementation of procedures to standardize accounting practices across different entities. This mission required a strong adaptability, as it involved coordinating data from multiple structures and ensuring their consistency.

    In parallel, I conducted internal training sessions on SharePoint and Microsoft 365, supporting teams in adopting new collaborative tools and facilitating their adoption of digital best practices. This aspect allowed me to leverage my teaching skills, simplifying technical environments for diverse profiles.

    This experience allowed me to consolidate my ability to manage complex multi-company environments, support change, and optimize internal financial communication. I also demonstrated my ability to combine accounting rigor with pedagogical skills, acting as both a guarantor of compliance and a facilitator for the teams.
    Microsoft SharePoint Microsoft Office
  • Ramsay Santé
    ACCOUNTANT
    HEALTH AND WELLNESS
    July 2023 - October 2023 (3 months)
    Cergy, France
    At Ramsay Santé, a major player in the hospital sector, I managed the complete accounting for 18 companies, fully independently. My role covered the entire accounting cycle: processing supplier invoices, monitoring customer receivables, bank reconciliations, fixed asset management, as well as preparing and entering cut-off entries.

    I actively contributed to monthly and quarterly closings, the preparation of company financial statements, and tax return packages, ensuring compliance with French regulations and adherence to closing deadlines. My actions helped secure financial data, improve reporting quality, and facilitate the work of internal and external auditors.

    By working on a multi-company portfolio, I demonstrated my ability to handle a large volume of operations while maintaining a high level of rigor and reliability. This mission also allowed me to strengthen my interdepartmental coordination skills, collaborating closely with operational teams and financial departments to resolve discrepancies and optimize accounting processes.

    Through this experience, I consolidated my expertise in the healthcare sector, developing a precise and analytical view of financial flows, as well as the ability to quickly adapt to complex and demanding environments.
    Accounting Closing Tax Filing Analytical Accounting

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Education

  • DECF
    IGEFI
    2004
  • BTS ACCOUNTING AND MANAGEMENT
    IGEFI
    2002

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