Lead Accountant – Assistant Manager – French

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Hungary.

📋 Description

• Ensure the timely completion of period-end closing processes.

• Review, manage, and supervise the reconciliation process on a monthly and quarterly basis.

• Interpret, apply, and clarify complex accounting principles and their impact on commercial business.

• Identify and resolve discrepancies across various datasets and processes.

• Seek opportunities to enhance closing activities and drive process improvements.

• Oversee intercompany transactions and reconciliations, ensuring accuracy, timely settlements, and adherence to internal policies and accounting standards.

• Monitor and reconcile inventory balances to guarantee accurate valuation, prompt adjustments, and compliance with accounting policies and internal controls.

• Manage daily treasury operations, including cash positioning, liquidity planning, bank reconciliations, and ensuring optimal cash flow to meet business needs.

• Prepare and submit monthly VAT returns, ensuring accurate recording of all transactions in compliance with relevant tax regulations.

• Supervise the Fixed Asset register and Finance Master Data to ensure correct capitalization, accurate depreciation, high-quality data maintenance, and compliance with internal policies and accounting standards.

• Generate statutory financial reports in accordance with local GAAP standards on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.

• Provide essential financial data to facilitate decision-making at the senior leadership level.

• Ensure the implementation and comprehension of financial policies and procedures in line with local legislation and company regulations.

• Maintain adherence to finance standards and practices.

• Oversee all operational aspects and support junior accountants within the team.

• Actively engage in migrations and coordination, supervising transitions.

• Serve as the primary contact for auditors and controllers.

• Ensure that internal controls are established and take a leading role in risk mitigation.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.

• Extensive multi-GAAP accounting experience.

• Knowledge of statutory regulations.

• Proficient in the English language.

• Deep understanding of how operational processes relate to financial statements.

• Comprehension of the interdependencies among key financial metrics and ratios.

• Strong interpersonal skills and a highly professional demeanor when interacting with country affiliates and business partners.

• Highly organized with a proven track record of meeting commitments.

• Ability to prioritize and reorganize to navigate roadblocks effectively.

• Comfortable executing tasks amidst uncertainty and adapting to changes based on new information.

• Proficient in computer applications, particularly MS Office with a focus on Excel.

• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle or SAP).

• ACCA certification.

• Proficiency in a second European language is advantageous.

🏝️ Benefits

• Be a transformation leader – Engage at the forefront of AI, automation, and digital innovation.

• Make a significant impact – Drive change for global enterprises and tackle important business challenges.

• Accelerate your career – Gain practical experience, mentorship, and continuous learning opportunities.

• Collaborate with the best – Join over 140,000 bold thinkers and problem-solvers who challenge boundaries daily.

• Thrive in a values-driven culture – Our principles of courage, curiosity, and incisiveness, grounded in integrity and inclusion, empower your ideas to promote progress.