For our Client, international company from technical sales industry, we are looking for Chief Accountant / Country Controller who will be responsible for maintenance of internal controls, update of polices, timely and accurate reporting of finance metrics, drive statutory & tax compliance and provide support in audit process for Romania.
Chief Accountant / Country Controller
Chief Accountant / Country Controller
Work place: Bukareszt
Ref. no 64/7/2025/GK/12517/4188
Requirements
- B.S. in accounting, finance or related field,
- minimum of 10 years of experience required in finance or accounting,
- CPA, ACCA or equivalent is a plus,
- very strong analytical skills and strong understanding of accounting principles,
- solid understanding of Romanian GAAP, revenue recognition standards and compliance risk processes,
- strong forward and process thinking skills and good understanding of system functionalities,
- strong communication skills in English,
- high level of attention to details,
- highly motivated, self-starter willing to deliver results and meet strict deadlines,
- positive attitude, proactive and flexible,
- good organization and problem solving skills,
- good interpersonal and collaboration skills,
- ability to deal with competing priorities and projects and work under time pressure,
- very strong skills with Microsoft Office skills,
- working knowledge of US GAAP and local accounting standards.
Responsibilities
- oversee local statutory and regulatory compliance for the entities in scope, including statutory reports, tax filing and regulatory compliance,
- maintain local accounting records,
- manage period end close process in cooperation with GBS,
- coordinate with Treasury and Tax for local treasury requirements, tax reporting, TP, custom audits, etc.,
- serve as local accounting point of contact for in-country business finance professionals and other functional teams,
- support EMEA Controller and provides data necessary for deep dive reviews for a specific country,
- actively participates in meetings with Business leaders, with specific focus on accounting framework,
- provide high quality presentations with relevant data and is able to present to Senior Management and Board of Directors,
- drives projects and develop tools to support statutory compliance, account filings, VAT and Income tax matters,
- work closely with management to support SOX Controls, risk assessments and remediation,
- support GBS management with the implementation of process enhancements and performance improvements.
We offer
- employment with a well-established, reputable company,
- opportunity to grow and advance within an international environment,
- hybrid model work,
- social benefits package,
- company car or equivalent,
- stability and long-term career prospects in a growing industry.
