Chief Accountant

Ensure 100% compliance with all relevant local legislation (e.g., statutory accounting standards, tax law, civil law) and internal group accounting and controlling guidelines. Guarantee accurate, transparent (internally and with HQ), and complete accounting, including appropriate accruals and deferrals. Ensure the timely submission of accurate financial information to all stakeholders (e.g., tax authorities and other local authorities).

All the responsibilities we'll trust you with:

BOOKKEEPING

Effectively manage the relationship with the accounting outsourcing company. Maintain the fixed asset register and supervise asset accounting in the fixed asset ledger. Oversee the accounts payable ledger and periodic payment runs, ensuring accurate postings. Ensure appropriate segregation of duties at all times. Supervise bank statement postings and reconcile bank accounts and petty cash. Reconcile all tax accounts. Guarantee timely and accurate reporting to local authorities. Maintain the general ledger. Ensure the timely recording of invoices throughout the month, with an even distribution of postings. Prepare and post monthly recharge invoices. Perform intercompany balance reconciliations.

CLOSING PERIOD

Manage the timely compilation of monthly and annual closings, including communication of the closing timetable within the organization. Coordinate depreciation runs, accrual and deferral postings, evaluations, write-offs, and provisions. Reconcile all clearing and intercompany accounts. Execute all other required period closing postings. Prepare annual statutory financial statements. Thoroughly review all monthly reports and financial statements before submission to HQ or local authorities, making corrections as needed.

CONTROLLING

Coordinate the CAPEX planning process and submit relevant inputs to the system. Take full responsibility for balance sheet planning and monthly balance sheet variance reporting. Perform controlling activities to prevent budget overspends by monitoring actual marketing and indirect expenses and providing accurate estimates.

Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role:

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant combined accounting and controlling experience in a similar organization.
• Extensive knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping under both LOCAL GAAP and IFRS.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, precisely, and convincingly with internal and external stakeholders based on factual information.
• Proven ability to manage and work within a team environment of diverse personalities and cultures.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP, Hyperion Financial Management, and Hyperion Planning (an asset).
• Highly structured and well-organized individual.
• Self-motivated, self-directed, and capable of working under pressure in a fast-paced team environment.
• CPA qualification (Certified Public Accountant).