Senior Accountant

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

📋 Description

• Ensure that all activities recorded in the general ledger are accurate and completed promptly for financial statement preparation.

• Oversee accounts payable processes, including the handling of supplier invoices, payment approvals, cash applications, and vendor account reconciliations.

• Manage the month-end closing process for assigned entities, taking ownership of the closing schedule and coordinating necessary inputs.

• Execute month-end and year-end responsibilities, which include journal entries, accruals, prepayments, revenue postings, and balance sheet reconciliations.

• Prepare and review account reconciliations, ensuring that balance sheet accounts are adequately supported, reconciled, and cleared in a timely manner.

• Develop commentary on monthly and period-end variances in relation to budget, forecasts, and prior periods.

• Deliver accurate and timely financial results to the Regional Finance Manager for Group reporting purposes.

• Collaborate with internal finance departments and external auditors to facilitate audits.

• Generate and fulfill statutory reporting obligations for international entities.

• Supervise and manage tax inspections, addressing any tax-related inquiries.

• Prepare and file quarterly VAT/GST returns, ensuring compliance with VAT/GST regulations.

• Provide support to the Regional Finance Manager.

• Assist with or lead special projects as required.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Management, or a related field is mandatory.

• A minimum of 2 years of accounting experience, ideally within a service-oriented organization.

• Hands-on experience with Oracle accounting systems is highly preferred, including proficiency in General Ledger, Payables, Cash Management, and revenue modules.

• Demonstrated experience in leading or playing a significant role in month-end and year-end closings, with strong reconciliation capabilities.

• Ability to analyze financial results and produce concise, insightful commentary on variances.

• Extensive knowledge of auditing processes and experience in collaborating with external auditors during audits.

• Experience in an international setting within a medium to large organization.

• General understanding and experience with bookkeeping principles, as well as office practices and procedures.

• Proven ability to establish and sustain effective working relationships with clients and colleagues.

• Proficient in Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint; advanced skills in Excel and Access are strongly preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and incentive packages.

• Private medical insurance and MetLife protection.

• SZÉP Card.

• Engaging employee events.

• Support for hybrid technology.