Chief Accountant

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Chief Accountant

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We are looking for an experienced Chief Accountnat to join our Finance team in Craiova, Romania, who will be responsible for implementing accounting practices and procedures and supervising a group of general accountants in maintaining the general ledger.

• Supervise a group of general accountants in maintaining the general ledger.
• Implement accounting policies under the direction of the Finance Director.
• Implement processes and procedures that properly capture, track, and report revenue and expenditures.
• Compiles, reviews, analyzes, and records complex financial information.
• Review account reconciliations prepared by accountants and accounting clerks.
• Reviews and interprets balance sheets and profit and loss statements, consolidated financial statements, and other accounting schedules and reports.
• Identifies control weaknesses and communicates to management.
• Operates in a lead capacity in making remedial changes to tighten and enhance controls and mitigate risk.
• Conducts research and analysis on advanced issues.
• Designs, modifies, installs, and/or maintains accounting systems to ensure adequate recognition of financial transactions.
• Coaches and mentors accountants and accounting clerks; assigns work according to availability, skills, and developmental needs; assesses performance and provides feedback to direct reports.

• College degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics relevant discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in statutory accounting, including financial statements, tax computation, tax returns, and audits.
• Experience in a multinational company and participation in tax audits.
• Previous experience as a Chief Accountant with managing a team of at 3-4 direct reports.
• Professional certifications such as CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CIMA, ACCA, or national certifications (e.g., CECCAR - certified accountant, CAFR - authorized auditor) with solid taxation experience.
• Prioficiency in the English language (speaking level).
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Windows, etc.) and experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Strong communication skills, resiliency, ability to work under preassure

• You will end up in a warm environment and open working atmosphere.
• Attractive salary package with fringe benefits.
• Variable compensation based on global organizational objectives.
• Opportunities for career development in an international environment.