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Chief Accountant
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- LocationBudapest, Hungary
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IndustryFMCG, Retail & E-Commerce
Job Description
An experienced
Chief Accountant
is needed who is ready to get into operational tasks to set up the basis for further growth. The foundations of this operations are strong and the working conditions are above the average.
Tasks
- Oversee the day-to-day activities of the company (AR, AP, and Accounts)
- Ensure compliance with local accounting standards (HU GAAP )
- Manage routine accounting tasks: AP, bank, fixed assets
- Taxation: calculate, book, prepare returns, ensure tax reconciliation process
- Payroll: review, check and book the monthly upload file, keep contact with payroll provider, book employee related costs and manage payroll related tax returns
- Review and manage statutory reports, keep in touch with the Hungarian Tax Authorities
- Prepare monthly reconciliations, investigate and resolve any differences
- Prepare month-end journals and lead month-end / year-end closing
- Assist in the preparation of ad hoc reports and system extracts
- Provide financial reporting and analysis to the local and regional leadership team, contributing with value-added commentary to monthly and quarterly financial results, enabling swift and accurate decision-making
- Cooperate with relevant foreign and local vendors / partners Financial Departments
- Lead appropriate process development initiatives delivering agility and efficiency (as the company grows)
- Act as a business partner to GM while providing financial/cash flow direction to the organization
Requirements
- Relevant degree (BSC/ MSC) in Finance or Economy
- Minimum 5 years relevant experience in financial & management accounting / controlling / auditing particularly in IT sector is preferred
- Strong hands-on experience in budgeting and forecasting, analysis and reporting
- Stable user level IT skills (MS Office, Excel, Outlook)
- Strong communication skills
- Intermediate level in spoken and written in English and Hungarian
- Proactivity, ability to work independently and also in team
- Demanding and accuracy in the work done
- Accurate, with an ability to work under pressure, prioritize tasks, and good time management
Location:
Budapest