Chief Accountant

COFCO International is a global agri-business with a clear vision, strong values and a positive culture, focused on being a leader in the global grains, oilseeds and sugar supply chains. We provide the food the world needs in a responsible way. Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, we are ambitious, with the right structures and culture to meet the world's increasing and changing needs. With 12,000+ people in 35 countries, our global portfolio includes assets across the Americas, Europe, Africa, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. We trade with over 50 nations, while providing farmers unique direct access to the growing Chinese market.

Scope of the role:

The role of Chief Accountant is to ensure the compliance with the statutory (local tax) regulations in Hungary and support Group policies and procedures and to support management team with relevant business analysis. The actions taken by this role will be solid integrated within CE region.

The ideal candidate will be a hard-working professional able to undertake necessary decisions and work diligently under pressure. This person will be comfortable with working in a developing environment, implementing all applicable policies and procedures and identify effective ways to achieve better results.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures the compliance with the statutory regulations in Hungary and Group policies and procedures;
• General responsibility of the following functions: General Accounting (Statutory IFRS), Tax, Internal Control for accounting area;
• Tax reporting and forecast, VAT reporting and follow-up on reimbursement;
• Transfer pricing reporting follow up and prepare files with auditors.
• Reviews journal entries, analytical reviews of trial balance with focus on assets and liabilities;
• Performs Finance business approval of invoices for appropriate posting in accounting records (purchases and sales, trade-relates and overheads);
• Management of fixed assets (acquisitions, invoices, recording assets in FA ledger, depreciation, write-offs, etc.);
• Coordinates the annual auditing process together with Country Controller;
• Prepares/supervises all statutory reports as per IFRS rules (VAT statements, taxes, annual financial package, etc.);
• Prepares other reports as per local/EU regulations (Intrastat, National Bank statistics, etc.);
• Prepares the Group reports based on the statutory reports (month-end reports, tax schedules, other regular reports like aging AR reports, and others);
• Ensures timely month-end activities within Accounting and coordination of deadlines with all departments involved, set up deadlines and follow up on education
• Monthly Balance sheet reconciliations and verification of the main items;
• Reporting in business trip reports, expenses monthly balance by employees are reconciled and followed up;
• Responsible for monthly intercompany reconciliation process with other COFCO entities;
• Follow-up of overhead costs (monthly reporting of actual costs versus budgeted ones);
• Keeps proper documentation and follow-up of trade-related accruals (booking, reversals, matching invoices) together with Execution department;
• Supports the CE regional functions (Treasury, Risk, Controlling) with specific activities related to the areas under responsibility;
• Supports local accounting team in daily task share knowledge and tax changes with a team,
• Adheres to COFCO values, guidelines and procedures, as well as to internally developed policies and workflows;
• Performs other activities in the accounting department as instructed by direct manager or senior management, relevant to the position (ex. supports the preparation of reports and statements, provides backup for activities as instructed, performs ad hoc requests, etc.)

Requirements

• Education in Accounting/Financial area or related studies
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in Controlling in a multi-national company
• Chartered accountant certification is a plus (expertise with IFRS is a must)
• Very good MS Office knowledge
• Proficient English speaker
• Diplomatic person, socially smart
• Good communication and people management skills
• Good high-level business understanding as well as accurate micro-analysis abilities

COFCO International is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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