Chief Accountant

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Chief Accountant
(Budapest, CHA/1214)
The company
Our client JYSK, an international Retail Group, operating since 1979 , currently in 36 countries
worldwide, with more than 2.200 stores and nearly 19.000 employees, seeks to recruit for its offices in
Budapest a
Chief Accountant (Ref: Budapest, CHA/1214)
The suitable candidate should have a passion for accounting and experience in this field. The role
reports to the Financial Manager.
Main responsibilities
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Processes accounting transactions both per Hungarian and Greek GAAP
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Performs various accounting tasks, including cooperation with parent and mother company in
AR/AP reconciliation
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Ensures adherence to company’s policies and procedures and coordination in audit procedures
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Proactively performs preventive quality controls and initiates corrective actions when necessary
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Produces accounting reports and monthly/quarterly/yearly statistics
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Processes and controls invoices, bank statements and salaries in SAP system
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Cooperates with tax authorities in case of tax reviews
Main Qualifications
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University degree in Accounting or Finance
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A post graduate degree in a related field is considered an asset
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5 - 8 years of progressive experience in accounting, preferably in a multinational company
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Excellent knowledge of the English language; Hungarian will be considered an asset
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Up to date knowledge of Greek accounting
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Very good knowledge of ERP accounting packages, preferably SAP
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Very good knowledge of MS Office applications and especially Excel
Professional Competencies
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High standards of business ethics and professional conduct
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Strong analytical and problem solving skills
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Capacity to organise time and plan actions effectively so as to meet simultaneous deadlines
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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Perseverance and results orientation
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Precision and reliability; ability to work autonomously
The company offers an interesting remuneration package and excellent career prospects in a positive
working environment. Candidates who are interested should submit their application in English,
quoting reference (Budapest, CHA/1214), to: [email protected]
All applications will be treated in strict confidentiality. Only suitable candidates will be contacted.
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