CHIEF ACCOUNTANT: The Chief Accountant ensures that the accounting is correct, transparent, complete, and delivered on time, always guaranteeing 100% compliance with all relevant local legislation (e.g.: statutory accounting standards, IFRS, tax law) and internal group accounting guidelines. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Guarantees 100% compliance with all relevant local legislation and internal group accounting guidelines. Ensures that the accounting is correct, transparent, and complete, with appropriate accruals/deferrals. Ensures financial statements present a true and fair view of the financial position, performance, and cash flows. Submits accurate financial information to stakeholders (HQ Accounting & tax team, tax authorities, other local authorities) in a timely manner. Assists the Finance Manager in proactively managing the year-end audit process and external auditors to secure clean Early Warning Memoranda and clean Management Letters. Continuously drives efficiency by streamlining processes and utilizing available tools, ensuring integration of accounting operations from a process, systems, and control perspective. Supports establishment of effective tax management in cooperation with HQ tax specialists and external advisors. Leads any project related to changes/updates in accounting systems and reports issues to accounting system owners. BOOKKEEPING Maintains fixed asset register and supervises asset accounting. Manages the accounts payables ledger and periodic payment runs with segregation of duties. Controls accounts receivable ledger and dunning process. Supervises bank statement postings and reconciliation of bank accounts. Reconciles all tax accounts. Provides timely and accurate reporting to local authorities. Maintains general ledger and sanity checks for master data. Performs conciliation of open items. PERIOD CLOSING Reviews liquidity level, cash collection, and payments to mitigate cash risk. Compiles monthly and annual closings, communicating the timetable within the organization. Performs depreciation runs, posts all accrual and deferral entries, revaluations, write-offs, and provisions. Reconciles all clearing and inter‑company accounts. Prepares annual statutory financial statements. Reviews all monthly reports and financial statements before submission. Coordinates tax obligations monthly and yearly with local team and external advisors. AUDITING COORDINATOR Coordinates all auditing processes inside the company (taxes, contracts, payments). Reviews all monthly reports and financial statements prior to submission. Supervises bank statement postings and bank account reconciliations. PEOPLE MANAGEMENT Builds a team of highly engaged and motivated people. Develops and updates job descriptions for all accounting staff. Ensures sufficient resources and suitable qualifications. Agrees on annual objectives and links variable pay to achievement. Conducts biannual performance reviews with clear feedback. Promotes development and internal training. Ensures key processes are documented and checklists are used. EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION Holds a relevant accounting qualification (Certified Management Accountant). EXPERIENCE Minimum of 5 years of relevant accounting experience in a similar organization. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Vast knowledge of local tax regulations, local GAAP, and IFRS. Strong leadership skills. Excellent communication skills, both internal and external. IT literacy with SAP knowledge. Collaboration, empathy, and open communication. Structured and organized, self‑motivated, self‑directed, and able to work under pressure in a fast‑paced team environment. English language skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr