Group General Accountant, Upway
Office located in Gennevilliers, FR
Reconditioned e-bike marketplace
Job no longer available
Reconditioned e-bike marketplace
201-500 employees
Job no longer available
Office located in Gennevilliers, FR
201-500 employees
Company mission
To accelerate e-bike adoption and reduce waste.
Role
Who you are
- We are looking for a passionate individual who is excited to join us and embrace this professional challenge. We value teamwork and are seeking candidates with strong technical and interpersonal skills to help us build a truly remarkable company
- Academic background: Accounting qualification, at least Bac+3 (or equivalent),
- Experience: A solid accounting experience, ideally in a start-up company or international environment,
- Language proficiency: fluency in English and French. German/ Dutch speaking could a plus but not required,
- Accounting: solid knowledge of accounting principles (local GAAP is essential),
- Soft Skills: rigorous attention to detail, strong organisational skills and excellent communication abilities to work effectively with both finance and non-finance teams
- We are looking for high intelligence, high energy and high integrity people to join us on an exciting journey and reshape mobility with us
What the job involves
- Reporting to: Thomas Lejeune
- Manage the end-to-end processing of customer receipts (Cash Application) and supplier invoices (chase, receive, and book into our multi-entity ledgers),
- Conduct thorough review and audit of wires (bank payments) to external parties to ensure compliance and accuracy,
- Monitor, reconcile, and control Fixed Assets, inventory movements, and other critical balance sheet accounts
- Verify the conformity of all accounting operations with both local regulations and the group's internal rules,
- Manage the preparation and submission of various tax returns (VAT, etc.) across the operating countries,
- Contribute to the structuring and documentation of financial processes to support our rapid international scaling
Application process
- Application Deadline: December 31, 2025
- Applied
- Review
- Introduction Call
- Co-founder Call
- Interview Stage
- Offer Stage
- Hired
Our take
Upway is a second-hand marketplace for electric bicycles, offering a more affordable alternative to new models. The company purchases e-bikes from both private sellers and e-bike companies, refurbishing them and reselling at a discount, a model that appeals to those looking for quality e-bikes at a lower cost.
The electric bike market in Europe is booming and expected to double in value over the next decade. Upway capitalises on this growth by addressing consumer concerns about the quality of second-hand bikes. Through its refurbishment process, it ensures customers can confidently purchase pre-owned bikes, reducing both costs and environmental impact.
In addition to its expansion into key European markets, Upway has recently formed a strategic partnership with Rad Power Bikes. Through this collaboration, customers of Rad's US retail locations can trade in their old e-bikes for discounts on new models, supporting a circular economy. Paired with its $60 million funding round in 2025, Upway is consolidating its position as a leader in sustainable mobility.
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Insights
107% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Nov 2025
$60m
SERIES C
Nov 2023
$30m
SERIES B
Total funding: $121m
Company benefits
- Competitive Package: Attractive salary plus equity participation
- Perks & Benefits: Corporate Benefits program, phone allowance, Deutsche Bahn ticket, and regular team offsites
- Global Collaboration: Work with an ambitious, international, and collaborative team spread across Paris (HQ), Berlin, Antwerp, Los Angeles, New York City, and more
Company HQ
Gennevilliers, France
Leadership
Toussaint Wattinne
(Co-Founder & CEO)Before co-founding Upway, spent eight years at Uber in a variety of roles, including Director and Regional General Manager.
Stéphane Ficaja
(Co-Founder & COO)Engineer with experience at AirFrance and FinTech company Misys. Like co-founder Toussaint Wattinne, worked at Uber for eight years in a number of Directorial and Regional Management roles.
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