Head of Accounting

Recruiter
DXC Technology
Location
Sofia, Bulgaria
Salary
Competitive salary
Posted
16 Sep 2020
Closes
26 Sep 2020
Ref
51280789
Job role
Finance director
Experience level
Director
Job Description:

Job scope/summary:

Head of accounting is responsible for the efficient and effective functioning of the day-to-day accounting operations of the company, monthly/quarterly closing of Corporate books and annual statutory reporting, full compliance with the applicable legislation - tax, accounting, etc.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Ensure the timely and accurate maintenance of the financial books and records of the Company for Corporate and for Statutory purposes, in compliance with the applicable accounting standards - US GAAP for corporate reporting purposes and IFRS for statutory reporting purposes.
  • Supervise Accounting staff to ensure:
  • effective and timely production of all reports, statements, memorandum and any and all other documentation on behalf of Company on or before the deadlines set therefore;
  • the financial integrity of Company's books and records relating to the firm's activity;
  • timely and accurate processing of cash management, accounts payable and accounts receivable;
  • proper handling of all tax matters and timely filing of all tax return related to Company.
  • Interact with External Auditors to ensure timely and flawless completion of the audit of annual financial statements.
  • Interact with Tax Auditors to ensure timely and flawless completion of any tax audits that might be assigned.
  • Provide advice and support to BUs/Global Functions on accounting/tax related matters.


Key deliverables/ accountabilities:
  • Timely and accurate completion of MEC/QEC
  • Timely and accurate submission of applicable statutory reports/filings.
  • Efficient utilization of the available accounting resources


Working relationships:

Internal:
  • Finance controller
  • Team of accountants
  • Financial analysts supporting different BUs/global functions


BU/global functions managers

External:
  • Tax/institutional authorities
  • External Auditors
  • Bank
  • Customers


Education (degree) and professional experience required:
  • Bachelor/Master degree in Accounting/Finance
  • Professional experience: over 3 year professional experience as Head of accounting

Personal and Technical skills and qualities:
  • Experience with ERP systems
  • Business acumen
  • Planning, communication and change management skills
  • Leadership, people management and influencing skills
  • Negotiation experience with internal stakeholders and customers


Other requirements:
  • Fluent in English language