Senior Accountant

Job Description

Senior Accountant Apply now

Main responsibilities

Financial accounting & reporting - Manage monthly, quarterly and annual closing activities, including journal entries, accruals, provisions and reconciliations. - Ensure ledger accuracy and appropriate accounting treatment under IFRS, local GAAP and company policies; prepare statutory and management reporting. Statutory, tax & audit - Ensure statutory and tax compliance and oversee required filings in cooperation with Tax and external advisers. - Coordinate internal and external audits, maintain accounting documentation and follow up agreed corrective actions.

Controls & risk - Maintain effective accounting controls, approval procedures and segregation of duties. - Identify control gaps and financial risks, implement remediation measures and escalate significant issues. Treasury & working capital - Monitor liquidity, cash flow and working capital; oversee payment controls and banking activities. - Monitor receivables, payables and overdue balances and support cash forecasting and credit management. Business support - Support budgeting and forecasting and explain significant financial variances. - Provide reliable financial analysis and recommendations to support management decisions.

Processes & systems - Maintain accounting policies and procedures and drive standardization, simplification and automation. - Support ERP changes, finance projects and effective collaboration with Shared Service Centers. General - Protect confidential information, uphold company values and compliance requirements, and contribute to operational excellence. Competencies - Accounting judgment and business acumen - Analytical thinking and structured problem solving - Communication and influencing - Collaboration and customer focus - Planning, execution and accountability - Continuous improvement mindset - Integrity, adaptability and resilience Education - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or a related field. - Professional accounting qualification or postgraduate degree is an advantage.

Professional experience - At least 7 years of progressive experience in accounting, finance or audit. - Proven experience in closing, statutory reporting, taxation, internal controls and audits. - Experience with auditors, authorities and professional advisers. - Multinational, Shared Service, SAP and finance transformation experience are advantages. Technical knowledge - Strong knowledge of IFRS, local accounting standards and tax requirements. - Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP and reporting tools; SAP preferred. - Understanding of treasury, cash flow and working capital principles.

Languages - Fluent English and local language, written and spoken. - Additional languages are an advantage. In accordance with the EU Pay Transparency Directive (EU) 2023/970, compensation details for this position will be communicated to candidates by our consulting team at an appropriate stage prior to the interview process. Apply now GRC BASF Hellas Single Member S.A. Finance, Controlling & Audit Permanent 144957 Others Greece Work model: Hybrid