About the Role
We are looking for an organized Chief Accountant, with strategic thinking and solid experience in retail, who will coordinate the financial-accounting team, ensure the accuracy and compliance of financial records, and collaborate with management for informed decisions. Experience with Charisma ERP and/or SAP is essential.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field
- Minimum 8 years of experience in accounting, of which at least 3-5 years in a management position.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to interpret complex financial data, identify patterns, and provide valuable insights.
- Ability to lead and motivate a team, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive financial initiatives within the organization.
- Relevant experience in retail - preferably companies with a network of stores or national chains.
- Solid knowledge of accounting and tax legislation/certified Accountant (CECCAR member) – must have
- Advanced practical experience with Charisma ERP – mandatory and/or SAP (both ERP systems represent an advantage)
- Advanced knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Office and other financial reporting tools.
- Very good capacity for analysis and synthesis, attention to details; Coordination, planning and prioritization skills.
- Person with good communication skills, mature, balanced, with a proactive, responsible attitude.
- Analytical thinking, attention to detail and ability to work with strict deadlines.
- Ability to propose and implement effective solutions in the financial accounting area.
- Advanced English skills
Main responsibilities:
- Oversee full cycle accounting processes, including general ledger entries and account reconciliations, ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded and reconciled.
- Coordinate financial transactions data entry and document management, related to purchases, sales, receivables, payables, receipts, payments and treasury.
- Ensure timely month-end and year-end closing processes with complete and accurate financial reports.
- Preparation of financial statements in accordance with applicable legislation (RAS and IFRS);
- Ensure complete statutory accounting and tax compliance business processes.
- Review and reconcile trial balances in accordance with monthly reporting deadlines.
- Prepare the company financial statements according to Romanian Legislation.
- Hands-on bookkeeping of accounting transactions within the accounting system, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets etc;
- Proactive support for zone reporting and controlling team.
- Prepare tax calculations and declarations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with the Romanian tax legislation.
- Assist with the timely preparation and filing of all tax-related returns.
- Ensure company policies affecting taxes are compliant with applicable regulations.
- Maintain professional relationships with tax authorities and manage the financial audits effectively.
- Supporting management in decision-making processes through relevant reporting.
- Conduct treasury balances reviews.
- Produce and maintain internal reports as requested by management (e.g., CAPEX projects, re-invoicing services);
- Optimizing accounting processes and proposing improvements in the ERP system
- Prepare statistical reports as required by authorities.
- Liaise with tax and accounting service providers and support the accounting and tax compliance activities improvement and automatization.
What we offer:
- Stable working environment, in a dynamic, developing company;
- Access to modern resources and digitalization in accounting activity.
- The possibility of actively getting involved in the company's strategic decisions.
- Real opportunities for professional and personal development.
