On behalf of our client, a well-established company operating in the food, beverage and catering industry, we are seeking to recruit an Accounting Department Head (CR/16) for full time employment.

Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer, the role entails the following responsibilities:

• Coordinate and supervise the accounting department on all activities
• Manage the monthly financial close process, including ensuring all costs incurred are properly recorded, reviewing journal entries, account balance reconciliations and report preparation
• Prepare detailed journal entries and account analysis
• Assist with compilation of information for preparation of tax/VAT returns
• Participate in the ongoing development/establishment of accounting policies and procedures and operational strategies including the review and implementation of process and system changes
• Collaborate with external auditors to ensure successful audit results and compliance
• Interacts at all levels and with budget owners or other stakeholders to produce timely, efficient and accurate month-end close and all internal management and financial reporting
• Make recommendations for changes as needed and ensure that company policies and procedures are followed and establishes the proper techniques to discover and prevent fraud
• Supervising, coaching and developing junior team members

The successful candidate should have: 

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related field
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in a managerial position within an accounting function with high volume of data and transactions in the industry, is a must
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret complex financial data
• Ability to work autonomously and prudency in calculating risks
• IT literacy with excellent knowledge and experience of Outlook/Excel/Word
• Fluency in both Greek and English, verbal and written
• Integrity, judgement and a high level of responsibility
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

If you are an individual who likes challenge and meet the above requirements, submit your CV in strict confidence by using the link: https://mycounsellor.zohorecruit.eu/candidateportal

Deadline for applications:  8 June2020

Only successful candidates will be contacted