Job Chief Accountant @ Meya Pro

Key Responsibilities

• 1. Accounting Control & Operational Oversight
• Take full responsibility for the review, supervision, and control of all accounting entries (journal entries, invoices, payroll, asset capitalization, etc.) across the Romanian entities.
• Ensure that all accounting registrations comply with Romanian legal requirements and are consistent with group accounting policies.
• Monitor daily accounting activities and proactively address inconsistencies, errors, or delays in data entry and classification.
• Maintain and enforce a robust internal review process for all accounting operations.
• 2. Month-End & Year-End Closing
• Plan, lead, and execute the monthly closing process for all companies under the group’s Romanian perimeter. Ensure all balance sheet accounts are reconciled, accruals are booked, and provisions are reviewed and posted before group reporting deadlines.
• Deliver complete and accurate trial balances within the timeframe agreed with the Group Financial Controller and the UK-based group finance team.
• Coordinate the year-end closing and preparation of statutory financial statements.
• 3. Statutory Reporting & Tax Compliance
• Prepare and file statutory financial statements in accordance with Romanian RAS and regulatory deadlines.
• Ensure timely and accurate tax declarations, including corporate income tax, VAT, withholding tax, and local taxes.
• Liaise with external tax consultants and Romanian tax authorities during audits, inspections, or clarifications.
• Ensure statutory and tax positions are reconciled with group reporting figures and treatments.
• 4. Internal Controls & Audit Readiness
• Implement and maintain strong internal controls over accounting processes, especially around manual entries, cash management, and asset accounting. Support the external audit process by preparing requested documentation, responding to queries, and resolving audit findings.
• Collaborate with group internal audit or finance compliance functions as needed.
• 5. Team Management & Collaboration
• Lead and mentor a team of accountants, ensuring tasks are clearly assigned, executed accurately, and reviewed properly.
• Foster a culture of accountability, control, and continuous improvement within the accounting department.
• Collaborate effectively with the Head of Reporting, Head of Controlling, and Liquidity Manager to ensure the consistency and reliability of financial data used in reporting, budgeting, and cash planning.
• 6. Process Improvement & System Integration
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, standardization, and accuracy in accounting operations
• Support upgrades or integrations of ERP/accounting systems and contribute to the automation of recurring tasks.
• Ensure seamless data flow between local accounting systems and group reporting platforms.

Key Requirements

• At least 7 years of experience in accounting roles, with supervisory responsibilities, preferably in a real estate or multi-entity environment.
• Strong knowledge of Romanian Accounting Standards (RAS)
• Proven ability to control, validate, and correct accounting entries across all core functions.
• Experience with month-end closings and preparation of statutory financials under tight deadlines.
• Proficient in Excel and experienced with ERP/accounting systems (e. g. , Navision, SAP, Ciel, or similar).
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with fluency in English (written and verbal).
• Strong sense of integrity and responsibility
• Committed to ethical conduct
• CECCAR certification required; ACCA or similar international qualification is a strong asset.