Chief Accountant

Confidential

16-12-2010 | EXPIRA LA 22-12-2010

Job expirat

RESPONSABILITATI

Our client is a global health care company and a leader in developing, manufacturing and supplying products, therapies and services for the hospital and medical care of patients at home. The company has been one of the world’s leading players for over almost two decades, with current operation spanning almost 20 countries throughout Europe, Americas and Australia, serving over 15.000 patients with over 6.000 employees.
Company's vision is to be first choice, the preferred partner for high-quality patient care in their specialty area.
Location: Bucharest, Romania

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Finance Director of Romania the post-holder will be responsible for leading the overall management of the financial accounting function ensuring that the accounts represent a true and fair view and are in accordance with prevailing accounting standards.
Coordinating and monitoring the accounting department;
Supervising all the accounting & financial operations to be in accordance with the legal stipulations in force;
Actively involvement in day-to-day activities of the business;
Performing month-end/annual closing according to local and group’s deadline;
Complete statutory accounting reports: VAT, Balance sheet, Income statement, cash-flows
Assist in the budgeting process;
Providing analysis based on specific business objectives and actions;
Prepares financial statements and other reports to summarize and interpret current and projected company financial position;
Assess financial reporting systems, accounting, procedures and investment activities and make recommendations for changes to procedures;
Work with both internal and external auditors during financial and operational audits;
Participating in the improvement of internal policies and procedures;
Continuous update with new legislation and procedures particularly relating to the field of activity;
Provide periodical activity report;
Maintaining the relations with banks, suppliers, clients, authorities in cases related to the Accounting Department.


CERINTE

Profile of the ideal candidate:

University degree in economics / accounting
Minimum 5 years experience in a similar position
Proficient IT skills
Command of written and spoken English language
Excellent knowledge of Romanian legislation
Certified Accountant in Romania (CECCAR)

Competencies:

Ability to establish collaborative working relationships within all levels of the organization, as well as with external customers, service providers, payers, etc.
Positive, proactive approach to problem solving and impediments. Mentors and motivates others to understand this approach and to do the same.
Diplomacy and confidentiality when dealing with sensitive issues.
Requires strong analytical skills, ability to identify, define, and solve problems rapidly and to think and plan strategically.
Creative and open-minded.
Excellent people management and organizational behavior skills; communication and interpersonal skills.
Very good written and verbal communication skills.