Senior accountant

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to lead and coordinate the General Ledger, Financial Reporting, Tax Compliance, and Treasury functions for a new multinational Hospitality partner in Hungary. As this position operates within a startup environment, the role will require significant involvement in building and stabilizing core financial processes, supporting management in establishing operational frameworks, and participating in key negotiations with internal and external partners.
This position ensures the timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in accordance with local statutory requirements and IFRS, while taking full responsibility for meeting all Hungarian tax obligations and optimizing financial relationships. The successful candidate will drive process improvements, supervise a team, and act as a key partner in financial projects and audits.

Key Responsibilities

A. Accounting and Financial Reporting
• Monthly Closing & Reporting: Supervise and coordinate the complete monthly, interim, and year-end reporting processes, ensuring adherence to strict Group deadlines.
• Statutory & Group Compliance: Lead the preparation of financial statements in compliance with both Hungarian Accounting Standards (HAS) and IFRS.
• Process Improvement: Continuously develop and improve the closing and reporting processes based on regulatory changes, internal policies, and evolving business needs, particularly related to high-volume retail transactions.
• Audit Coordination: Coordinate all audit activities (external and internal), ensure timely and accurate information delivery, and supervise the implementation of audit-related adjustments.
• Policy Implementation: Support the preparation and implementation of accounting policies and changes in both statutory and group reporting practices.
. Startup Process Development: Work closely with management to design, establish, and standardize key financial processes essential for scaling the company.

B. Tax Management & Compliance
• Full Compliance and Filing: The Senior Accountant is responsible for the timely and accurate calculation, preparation, and submission of all major Hungarian tax returns.
• Tax Authority and Audit Management: The role requires serving as the primary liaison for the Hungarian Tax Authority (NAV) during all inquiries and audits

C. Leadership and Operations
• Team Leadership: Lead and manage the internal accounting team: define roles, set objectives, conduct performance evaluations, and propose training or development plans.
• Strategic Support: Monitor and optimize cost-effective financial operations in line with the company’s strategy.
• Stakeholder Management: Maintain regular communication with the Managing Director, Group CFO, and other extended international team members.
• Financial Institution Management: Manage all relationships with local financial institutions in Hungary, including banks, payment processors, and lending partners.
• Negotiation Support: Participate in key negotiations related to financial operations, vendor relationships, and banking arrangements.