Chief Accountant

At Nestlé, our values are rooted in respect – for our employees, our customers and our consumers.  That’s why championing diversity and inclusion is so important to us; when we embrace different perspectives and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our business. We are committed to equal opportunity for all and we may collect relevant data for monitoring purposes during our candidate registration process.  Be yourself, everyone else is taken!

Position Snapshot

• Location: Budapest IX. district and home office
• Education: Finance or Economics University degree + Registered Chartered Accountant 
• Experience: 4-5 years experience in accounting – experience in IFRS and statutory accounting; Good knowledge of management, costing and financial accounting methods; 2-3 years leadership experience
• Languages: English & Hungarian: fluent

Manage the Accounting Department effectively so that the company’s transactions are accurately recorded and the internal and statutory reporting requirements are completed within the established timescales. Responsible for overall Balance Sheet Integrity in the market.

• Plan and manage the work of the Accounting Operations so that resources are effectively utilized and established timescales, procedures and standards met. Establish and implement procedures and standards for financial reporting so that all company transactions are accurately and promptly recorded
• Manage the cooperation with Nestlé Business Service Center (NBS) with influence on their performance and behaviors
• Ensure compliance by cooperation with internal and external audit partners and ensure/prepare required materials and analysis (group and statutory reports), coordinates the financial audits within the company
• Management responsibilities - coach, lead, control, motivate direct or indirect subordinates, support with trainings and development plans
• Investigate and recommend improvements to the company’s financial systems
   

• 1. Closing & Financial Reporting responsibilities

• Manages period-end close process, ensures accurate and timely financial reporting in cooperation with Nestlé Business Service Center (NBS)
• Preparation and submission of statutory reports
• Full responsibility of final reports and balance sheet reconciliations
   

• 2. Accounting Operations

• Plan and manage the work of the AO team so that resources are effectively utilized and established timescales, procedures and standards met.
• Investigate continuous improvement initiatives.
   

• 3. Accounts Payables

• Plan and manage the work of the AP team so that resources are effectively utilized and established timescales, procedures and standards met.
• Investigate continuous improvement initiatives.
   

• 4. Accounts Receivables

• Plan and manage the work of the AR team so that resources are effectively utilized and established timescales, procedures and standards met.
• Investigate continuous improvement initiatives.

• Registered Chartered Accountant – mandatory for financial statement preparation
• Strong knowledge of IFRS
• Microsoft Office: advanced
• Trainings: yearly obligatory charted account courses
• Management skills
• Adaptability, flexibility and ability to resolve conflicts
• Ability to work under pressure
• Accuracy
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

• Multinational experience at the world's largest food company  
• Trainings and continuous development opportunities
• Being part of global family of brands with a purpose
• Company car and mobile phone
• International and domestic career opportunities
• Dynamic and positive workplace
• Cooperation with teams across Europe
• Cafeteria package
• 13th month bonus
• Annual bonus 
• Flexible work schedule
• Hybrid working (home office and office presence possibility)
• Hot coffee and fresh fruits in the office
• Discounted tickets to the nearest gym (next to the office)
• Home office allowance
• 1 month payed parental leave
• Pet friendly office
• Health care support
• School start support
• Corporate loan
• Jubilee bonus
• Izys "Őrangyal" Program Membership
• Easter and Christmas gift package
• Work atmosphere based on respect, cooperation and openness to diversity
• Opportunity to participate in Sustainability projects, and join a community focused on creating sustainable solutions