Chief Accountant

Dimensions of the role

The Shared Service Centre in Budapest.
DBS Budapest prepares monthly IFRS management accounts through SAP and reports in Magnitude for group consolidation.
Main accounting areas are: payroll, fixed assets, creditors, accruals, intercompany, local and other taxes
P&L, Balance sheet and Cash flow analysis are key focus areas.
The general ledger accounts are allocated to and managed by various teams within DBS (PTP, Treasury, RTR

Leadership Responsibilities

Three direct reports. This role leads the Statutory Accounting process for DBS Budapest and would be expected to drive continuous improvement in the process and orchestrate the ongoing process.
Executional excellence – should prepare reports and provide solutions on a simple and straight forward way
Control focus – a controlling mind-set is inevitable to contribute to the design and operation of our control environment

Positive intent and personal impact – interact with various departments with a positive outlook when looking for solutions. Has the self-confidence to present own ideas and convince other in a motivating way.

Purpose of Role

To own the Hungarian Statutory Accounting process for DBS Budapest.
Ensure that management and statutory reporting is completed accurately and on time and that the surrounding internal control procedures are strictly adhered to.
Ensure smooth and accurate month-end closes
Contribute ideas, energy, enthusiasm and support to the continuous improvement of the financial and operational process

Top 3-5 accountabilities

Lead, coach and develop the Statutory Accounting team
Takes ownership for the preparation of the Hungarian Annual Report and tax declarations
Primary contact for the Hungarian Tax authorities
Runs the accounting process for DBSC (Posting accruals and support accruals calculation, Timely cross charge of project costs and management charges, Provide and keep sufficient backup for intercompany recharges, Perform GL reconciliations
Leads the team to prepare for

Qualifications and experience required

5 years relevant work experience
Sound people management skills
Strong understanding of Hungarian Accounting Law, underpinned by experience in financial and management accounting (University or College degree in Economics or Finance and Accounting)
Audit background is an advantage
Fluency in English (oral and written communications)
Self-starter – ability to work through problems to resolution independently with minimal direct supervision and on the job coaching
Strong analytical and questioning skill

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