Key Responsibilities:

Team Management:

Oversee accounting tasks and support team members, including managing Accounting & Finance associate’s responsibilities.

Handle Payroll with HR and calculate yearly bonuses.

Insurance Management:

Oversee the company’s general liability, umbrella, property policies, and car insurance, including adding drivers.

Handle the renewal process for insurance.

Budget Creation:

Develop and manage budgets for each department, ensuring alignment with financial goals with department heads and General Manager.

Accounting Principles and Procedures:

Implement and uphold accounting principles and procedures across the organization.

Transaction Review: Weekly, monthly, and Quarterly

Review transactions in QuickBooks Online (QBO), Odoo, and Mesh for accuracy and compliance.

Manage the books of LLC as well as JOUFFRE.

Sales Tax Management:

Calculate and file monthly sales tax, including preparing end-of-year sales tax allocation.

Fixed Assets Management:

Collaborate with the CPA for fixed asset management for quarterly or annual reporting.

Financial Reporting:

Upload general ledger (G/L) reports into QuickBooks Online (QBO) or Odoo.

Financial Analysis:

Conduct financial analysis and prepare quarterly closings to support strategic decision-making.

COI Requests:

Process Certificate of Insurance (COI) requests as needed.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

Knowledge of GAAP.

Previous experience with ADP and GL reports.

Knowledge of intercompany rebilling.

5 plus years of relevant accounting experience.

Proficient in QuickBooks Online.

Strong analytical and organizational skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Project management

- Define and monitor objectives, deadlines and resources for each project
- Coordinate teams
- Anticipate unforeseen events
- Set up performance indicators
- Manage raw materials and equipment inventories

Team management

- Supervise, motivate and support teams on a day-to-day basis, ensuring efficient task allocation and positive work dynamics.
- Identify staffing needs, participate in the recruitment process, and ensure the integration of new employees.
- Set up training programs for craftsmen, ensuring that everyone's skills are enhanced.
- Regularly assess individual performance by setting clear objectives
- Identify and resolve potential conflicts within teams
- Ensure transparent and regular communication between management and teams
- Ensure safety, working conditions and cleanliness in the workshop

Communication

- Ability to express oneself individually and collectively
- Ability to address all types of customers/partners, both orally and in writing
- Maintain a climate of trust in communications
- Ensure the proper transmission of information between employees
- Give meaning/context before any evolution or change

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PREREQUISITES

Be an upholsterer by trade with a minimum of 5 years' experience.
Particular interest in upholstery.
Experience in the high-end sector.
Good command of IT tools.
Experience in project management, production and team management is an asset.
Compagnon du devoir is a plus.


INFORMATIONS
Job location: Rabat
Starting date: October 2024
Manager: FELLOUH Bilal (COO)
Salary: 12,000 dh net per month

JOUFFRE LTD
Established in 1987 in Lyon, a city renowned for its rich textile heritage, Jouffre stands at the pinnacle of luxury upholstery and window treatments. While our roots are deeply anchored in France, our expertise stretches globally with dedicated craftsmen and teams stationed in Long Island City, New York, Lyon, Rabat and soon in London. Serving the visions of the world's most distinguished interior designers, we've been entrusted with projects spanning private residences, renowned hotels, and other prestigious spaces.
At Jouffre, our daily mission is to breathe life into time-honored craftsmanship, translating the audacious visions of international designers into tangible luxury. Beyond our craft, we are staunch believers in nurturing the growth of our team members. We foster an environment that celebrates initiative, autonomy, responsibility, and unwavering dedication. Join us, and be a part of a legacy where tradition meets innovation.
This year 2024 will once again mark the history of Jouffre as we seek to develop a new workshop in London, Jouffre Limited. This project represents much more than a simple expansion, it’s for us a real challenge and an opportunity to build something remarkable again.

POSITION INFORMATIONS

Location: London
Starting Date: June or July 2024
Type of Contract: Full-Time
Salary: £15-£18 per hour
Link to Apply: https://www.jouffre.com/en/recruitment

MAIN MISSION
Carry out, from the beginning to the end, all the stages of fabricating window treatment (drapes, sheers, shades) according to precise and defined conditions

MISSIONS
Creating templates
Cutting fabrics
Cutting and shaping foam for seats and backs
Making the traditional and modern seat stuffing (webbing, springs, horsehair, foam)
Making and covering pillow and cushions
Sewing both by hand and by machine
Upholstering any types of furniture

Qualifications needed:
Mastery of traditional and modern inside upholstery is required
Mastery of cutting, sewing, templating and upholstering is expected
Mastery of leather and wall upholstery is a real plus
Experience: 5 to 10 years (in making new furniture as well as in reupholstery)
Language: English mandatory, French is a plus

Furniture Design

- Collaborate with interior designers to bring their bespoke designs from ideas all the way to finished pieces
- Engage in aesthetic and technical development of furniture designs, including 3D modeling in Rhino, rendering in Keyshot, and 3D printing
- Conduct CAD drafting and produce technical shop drawings for clients and manufacturing partners
- Create mock-ups and 3D prints to communicate design intent
- Provide creative direction and consulting for designer collaborations
- Provide technical expertise and recommendations regarding ergonomics, comfort, and fabrication plans
- Organize and manage 3D Model and shop drawing databases
- Take templates of site specific conditions as well as complex design details
- Contribute actively and thrive in a collaborative environment

Product Management

- Ensure all projects meet standards and quality expectations while maintaining integrity of design details and dimensions
- Work closely with upholstery craftsmen and oversee the accurate execution of design concepts
- Assist with order management that involve subcontracted components consisting of wood, metal, and other specialty materials (when needed)
- Help in the search of new vendors and partners; coordinate with existing ones
- Maintain quality control of upholstery frames, finishes, and completed furniture pieces
- Participate in weekly project and production planning meetings

Continuous Improvement

- Pursue continuous improvements in all aspects of the design studio missions and processes
- Develop craft and material offerings
- Develop standard finish library
- Develop our digital prototyping and fabrication capabilities through research, ideation, and innovation
- Support and develop the design process for internal/external creative projects

Additional tasks may arise based on the company's needs.

We are looking for someone who is a fusion of a meticulous furniture designer and a diligent product manager. They should be adept at transforming designer concepts into tangible masterpieces, leveraging tools like Rhino and Keyshot. We are looking for someone who is familiar with our type of company and who has already worked in our field: high end upholstery and window treatment. The ideal candidate will have a degree in either Furniture Design or Industrial Design and should be a detail-oriented designer familiar with a dynamic and team-oriented environment.

Beyond design, the candidate will assure project quality, manage vendor relationships, and guide the creation process alongside our craftsmen. This role dives deep into upscale Morocco and international interior design, demanding innovation and continuous improvement.

Collaboration is central, the candidate will work closely with the Workshop Manager and the Projects Managers of Morocco but also with the Design Studio of Lyon and New York who are already well established.

Prerequisites:

Educational and Professional Qualifications:

- Degree in Furniture Design or Industrial Design
- 1-3 years of industry-specific experience
- Furniture Design Portfolio required (website or PDF)

Software and Technical Proficiencies:

- Expertise in Rhino 7 (knowledge of Grasshopper is a plus)
- Strong proficiency in Adobe CC: Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
- Proficiency in Keyshot and Google Office Suite: Sheets, Docs, Etc
- Familiarity with 3D Printing Slicer Programs

Skills and Attitudes:

- Comprehensive understanding of metal / wood technology, finishes, and fabrication methods
- Strong knowledge of furniture design history as well as contemporary and Moroccan / Moresque design trends
- Ability to juggle multiple projects, ensuring timely delivery without compromising quality
- Maintain a positive and professional demeanor with clients, vendors, and team members
- Strong drive to innovate and excel in a dynamic industry and environment
- Exceptional organizational skills, with a focus on file and time management
- Strong ability to take initiative and natural leadership
- Ability to adapt to an evolving company in Morocco
- French is mandatory and English and Arabic are a real plus

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Start Date: ASAP
Department: Design Studio
Salary: 10000 to 12000 Dirham per month (based on experience)

Furniture Design Portfolio required (website or PDF)

The profile sought must master all the techniques of modern and traditional dressmaking:

- Development of decorating techniques;
- Cutting of fabrics / leathers;
- Hand and machine sewing;
- The application of trimmings;
- Finishing;
- The mastery of fabrics;

PROFILE

We are looking for an autonomous and proactive upholsterer, focused on quality and attention to detail. The ideal candidate will be able to work as part of a team and will have a real capacity to listen, to transmit and to share his/her know-how. Mastery of all modern and traditional garment making techniques is required.

If you wish to join a creative workshop, participate in exceptional projects and contribute to the excellence of a company labeled "Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant", do not hesitate to apply!

Location of the position: Lyon, Villeurbanne
Starting date: ASAP
Number of positions to be filled: 1
Experience: 10 years minimum
Type of contract: Full Time Contract
Salary: Between 2400€ and 3400€ brut / month (based on experience)

In our Lyon workshops, you will join a team of qualified craftsmen. Your mission will consist of :

- Carrying out the upholstery (horsehair / foam)
- Making templates
- Cutting fabrics / leathers
- Carry out the hand / machine sewing
- Make the pocketed / stretched cover
- Putting on the finishing elements
- Carry out possible travels on site for installation (France / International)

We are looking for an experienced, autonomous and proactive senior upholsterer with solid technical skills in upholstery.

You are a dynamic and curious person with good interpersonal skills! Indeed, teamwork is a very strong and important concept within Jouffre.

Furthermore, you have a real capacity to transmit and share your know-how and have a sense of responsibility. Your rigor and your attention to detail are among your main qualities!

Prerequisites:
- Mastery of all traditional, semi-traditional and contemporary (modern) tapestry techniques is required
- Mastery of cutting, sewing, upholstery and covering is expected
- Have a good command and knowledge of fabrics
- The practice of English is a plus

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Starting date: ASAP
Type of contract: CDI
Experience: 10 years minimum
Salary: Between 2400€ and 3400€ brut per month (Based on experience)