Chief accountant

Stein & Partner is an executive search recruitment company, present for 25 years in Romania and CEE region.

We are looking for our client, a European medical services provider, a Chief Accountant to offer support to the accounting team (8 people) and will be responsible for the preparation of the financial statements of the company, as well as the preparation and filing of tax returns.

He/she will report directly to the CFO within the company. The position is based in Bucharest.

Main Accountabilities

• Monitoring and record financial transactions according to company policies and regulations
• Supervising day to day operations of accounting, the month-end and year-end processes, coordinating with the finance team to complete the assigned accounting tasks within deadlines
• Supervising of proper and timely accounting documents workflow
• Preparing tax returns, CIT, VAT, etc.
• Being responsible for timely monthly financial statements preparation and submission, preparing financial statements (individual and consolidated) in accordance with applicable accounting standards
• Preparing financial statements for the purpose of financial audit and supervising work in this area, assisting in auditing activities by providing necessary information and preparing requested documentations
• Participating in the development and implementation of the company's financial policies and accounting procedures, ensuring appropriate financial control in compliance with local legislation.
• Being up-to-date with the latest accounting laws and procedures and implement as needed
• Implementing the Internal Audit recommendation
• Analysing financial discrepancies and recommending effective resolutions
• Responding to accounting inquiries from management in a timely fashion
• Team Management, including setting work standards
• Cooperating with auditors, banks and external advisors
• Other accounting duties as assigned by Director of Finance

Professional Skills

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as Chief Accountant, including experience with managing tax audits
• CECAR/Tax advisor certified, minimum University degree (Economy, Finance, Accounting)
• Thorough knowledge of tax regulations, Romanian Accounting Standards and IFRS
• Thorough knowledge of transfer pricing rules
• Experience with complex Audited Statutory Statements, consolidation and Transfer Pricing
• Experience in preparing CIT, VAT reports and other reports required by law
• Experience in team management
• Capacity to lead also remote teams
• Fluency in English (spoken and written)
• Previous relevant experience in a multinational environment and in services would represent an advantage

Personality Profile

• Able to work under pressure and independently, as a member of a team, with minimal supervision
• Easy to adapt, open, and communicative
• Able to plan, manage and follow through on assignments and communicate at all levels in a timely and professional manner
• Driven to succeed and self-reliant
• Highly meticulous, hands-on and supportive