Senior accountant

Key Responsibilities A. Accounting and Financial Reporting • Monthly Closing & Reporting: Supervise and coordinate the complete monthly, interim, and year-end reporting processes, ensuring adherence to strict Group deadlines. • Statutory & Group Compliance: Lead the preparation of financial statements in compliance with both Hungarian Accounting Standards (HAS) (IFRS is an advantage) • Process Improvement: Continuously develop and improve the closing and reporting processes based on regulatory changes, internal policies, and evolving business needs, particularly related to high-volume retail transactions. • Audit Coordination: Coordinate all audit activities (external and internal), ensure timely and accurate information delivery, and supervise the implementation of audit-related adjustments. • Policy Implementation: Support the preparation and implementation of accounting policies and changes in both statutory and group reporting practices. B. Tax Management & Compliance • Full Compliance and Filing: The Sr. Accountant is responsible for the timely and accurate calculation, preparation, and submission of all major Hungarian tax returns. • Tax Authority and Audit Management: The role requires serving as the primary liaison for the Hungarian Tax Authority (NAV) during all inquiries and audits C. Leadership and Operations • Team Leadership: Lead and manage the internal accounting team: define roles, set objectives, conduct performance evaluations, and propose training or development plans. • Strategic Support: Monitor and optimize cost-effective financial operations in line with the company’s strategy. • Stakeholder Management: Maintain regular communication with the Managing Director, Group Finance, and other extended international team members. • Financial Institution Management: Manage all relationships with local financial institutions in Hungary, including banks, payment processors, and lending partners. Requirements • University or college degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics. • Minimum 5+ years of experience in accounting or financial reporting • Certified Accountant Qualification is essential. • Expert-level knowledge of Hungarian Accounting Standards (HAS) and all major Hungarian tax legislation. • Solid IFRS knowledge is an advantage. • Proven people management and team development background is essential. • English – working proficiency required (written and spoken). • Hungarian – Native speaking