Chief accountant

Responsible for the company's accounting and tax management, ensuring all financial activities comply with Hungarian Accounting Standards (HAS) and relevant tax regulations. Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes to ensure accurate local financial statements are delivered on time. Provide reliable financial support and a basis for decision-making to the company's management by optimizing accounting processes and ensuring tax compliance.
Key Responsibilities
1. Accounting and Reporting

• Manage and maintain the company's general ledger, ensuring all transactions comply with Hungarian Accounting Standards (HAS).
• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes, ensuring all closing tasks are completed with high quality and within deadlines, and that Hungarian financial statements are accurate.
• Prepare the statutory annual report (Éves Beszámoló) in accordance with Hungarian Accounting Standards and coordinate the annual audit process, cooperating with external auditors by providing necessary documentation.
• Supervise and review accounting entries for accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets, and inventory modules，etc.

2. Tax Compliance and Management

• Oversee the company's tax compliance, including but not limited to VAT, corporate income tax (CIT), local business tax, and other applicable taxes.
• Prepare and submit all tax returns on time (e.g., monthly/quarterly VAT returns, annual CIT returns), ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Optimize the company's tax structure through legal and legitimate tax planning.
• Lead or cooperate during tax audits, managing communication with tax authorities to ensure a smooth process.

3. Accounting Policies and Process Improvement

• Develop, maintain, and continuously update accounting policies, work instructions, and related process documents in line with Hungarian regulations.
• Identify opportunities for improvement in existing processes, driving standardization, automation, and efficiency in accounting workflows.
• Ensure financial management complies with internal control and risk management requirements.

4. External Communication and Reporting

• Act as the main point of contact for financial matters with external stakeholders such as tax advisors, auditors, and banks.
• Provide regular reports to the Hungary Finance Manager on the status of financial closing, tax developments, and potential risks.

5. Administrative and Data Management

• Take full responsibility for administrative tasks related to the position, ensuring all financial data, documents, and reports are delivered and archived accurately and on time.

Perform other finance-related tasks as assigned by the Finance Manager