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Position Snapshot

• Location: Budapest IX. district and home office
• Education: Finance or Economics University degree + Registered Chartered Accountant 
• Experience: 4-5 years experience in accounting – experience in IFRS and statutory accounting; Good knowledge of management, costing and financial accounting methods; 2-3 years leadership experience
• Languages: English & Hungarian: fluent

Position Summary

Manage the Accounting Department effectively so that the company’s transactions are accurately recorded and the internal and statutory reporting requirements are completed within the established timescales. Responsible for overall Balance Sheet Integrity in the market.

A day in the life of a Chief Accountant...

• Plan and manage the work of the Accounting Operations so that resources are effectively utilized and established timescales, procedures and standards met. Establish and implement procedures and standards for financial reporting so that all company transactions are accurately and promptly recorded
• Manage the cooperation with Nestlé Business Service Center (NBS) with influence on their performance and behaviors
• Ensure compliance by cooperation with internal and external audit partners and ensure/prepare required materials and analysis (group and statutory reports), coordinates the financial audits within the company
• Management responsibilities - coach, lead, control, motivate direct or indirect subordinates, support with trainings and development plans
• Investigate and recommend improvements to the company’s financial systems
  
  

1. Closing & Financial Reporting responsibilities

• Manages period-end close process, ensures accurate and timely financial reporting in cooperation with Nestlé Business Service Center (NBS)
• Preparation and submission of statutory reports
• Full responsibility of final reports and balance sheet reconciliations
  
  

2. Accounting Operations

• Plan and manage the work of the AO team so that resources are effectively utilized and established timescales, procedures and standards met.
• Investigate continuous improvement initiatives.
  
  

3. Accounts Payables

• Plan and manage the work of the AP team so that resources are effectively utilized and established timescales, procedures and standards met.
• Investigate continuous improvement initiatives.
  
  

4. Accounts Receivables

• Plan and manage the work of the AR team so that resources are effectively utilized and established timescales, procedures and standards met.
• Investigate continuous improvement initiatives.

What will make you successful?

• Registered Chartered Accountant – mandatory for financial statement preparation
• Strong knowledge of IFRS
• Microsoft Office: advanced
• Trainings: yearly obligatory charted account courses
• Management skills
• Adaptability, flexibility and ability to resolve conflicts
• Ability to work under pressure
• Accuracy
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
  
  

What we offer?

• Multinational experience at the world's largest food company  
• Trainings and continuous development opportunities
• Being part of global family of brands with a purpose
• Company car and mobile phone
• International and domestic career opportunities
• Dynamic and positive workplace
• Cooperation with teams across Europe
• Cafeteria package
• 13th month bonus
• Annual bonus 
• Flexible work schedule
• Hybrid working (home office and office presence possibility)
• Hot coffee and fresh fruits in the office
• Discounted tickets to the nearest gym (next to the office)
• Home office allowance
• 1 month payed parental leave
• Pet friendly office
• Health care support
• School start support
• Corporate loan
• Jubilee bonus
• Izys "Őrangyal" Program Membership
• Easter and Christmas gift package
• Work atmosphere based on respect, cooperation and openness to diversity
• Opportunity to participate in Sustainability projects, and join a community focused on creating sustainable solutions

We are Nestlé, the largest food and beverage company. We are 277,000 employees strong driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. Our values are rooted in respect: respect for ourselves, respect for others, respect for diversity and respect for our future. We have an expansive presence with 337 factories and we sell our products in 185 countries. We believe our people are our most important asset, so we'll offer you a dynamic inclusive international working environment with many opportunities across different businesses, functions and geographies, working with diverse teams and cultures. Want to learn more? Visit us at www.nestle.com.