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Intellectica is recruiting an experienced and detail-oriented Group Chief Accountant on behalf of a leading, rapidly growing Greek group of companies with strong commercial activity and a complex multi-entity structure. The role is based in Athens, Greece, reports directly to the Group CFO and leads a large and growing finance function, playing a pivotal role in ensuring accounting, tax and statutory compliance across the Group, while supporting management with accurate financial reporting and consolidation.&nbsp;Key activities and responsibilities of this role include:<ul><li>Holding end-to-end accountability for the Group’s accounting, tax and statutory framework, ensuring consistency, accuracy and full regulatory compliance across all entities</li><li>Overseeing day-to-day accounting operations across multiple legal entities, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, cash activities and intercompany transactions</li><li>Leading the preparation and consolidation of financial statements, covering consolidated reporting for group companies as well as standalone reporting for non-group entities</li><li>Ensuring compliance with IFRS, local GAAP and myDATA requirements, acting as the escalation point for complex accounting treatments, tax matters and digital reporting obligations</li><li>Managing transfer pricing compliance and documentation, coordinating with external advisors to ensure timely and accurate TP reporting</li><li>Supervising cash handling and goods movement controls, ensuring appropriate segregation of duties and robust internal procedures where accounting teams also perform cashier functions</li><li>Coordinating interactions with external auditors, tax authorities and professional advisors, overseeing audits, inspections and statutory submissions</li><li>Working closely with warehouse and operations teams, ensuring accurate accounting treatment of inventory flows and logistics-related transactions</li><li>Directing, coaching and performance-monitoring a large accounting team, supporting both experienced professionals and developing talent within a structured environment</li><li>Providing the Group CFO with reliable financial analysis and management insights, supporting informed decision-making at Group level</li><li>Any other task that may be required from time to time</li></ul>&nbsp;Professional experience &amp; qualifications of a successful candidate:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field</li><li>Master’s degree in Accounting &amp; Finance or Advanced qualifications (e.g., ACCA, CFA, CPA) will be considered as a plus</li><li>At least 10 years of progressive experience in senior accounting positions, ideally within commercial or trading organisations</li><li>Holder of a Class A’ Accountant certification</li><li>Strong knowledge of Greek GAAP and tax regulations and IFRS</li><li>Prior exposure to group reporting and consolidation principles&nbsp;</li><li>Experience in managing and supervising accounting teams</li><li>Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Excel skills</li><li>Fluency in Greek and English</li></ul>&nbsp;Core competencies of a successful candidate:<ul><li>High sense of accountability</li><li>Strong ownership mentality</li><li>High attention to detail</li><li>Strong numerical aptitude</li><li>Structured way of thinking</li><li>Clear and direct communicator</li><li>High professional integrity</li></ul>&nbsp;

Group Chief Accountant

Intellectica is recruiting a detail-oriented&nbsp;Accountant&nbsp;on behalf of its client, a fast-growing and well-structured group of companies operating in the logistics and courier services sector. With a strong presence in the Greek market and a reputation for reliability and operational excellence, the group continues to expand its footprint through innovation and customer-centric services. Based in Athens, Greece, the successful candidate will report to the Managing Director and work closely with the external accounting office, supporting the financial operations of multiple entities within the group. This role offers exposure to group-level accounting processes and payroll systems, along with clear opportunities for professional development and future growth in financial management.&nbsp;Key activities and responsibilities of this role include:<ul><li>Managing the onboarding and offboarding process by submitting new hires and terminations to ERGANI</li><li>Coordinating with the external accounting office on accounting treatments, compliance issues, and monthly closings</li><li>Recording and maintaining income and expense entries for multiple group entities using SoftOne</li><li>Handling and organising all payroll-related data required for processing via Pylon (Epsilon Net)</li><li>Ensuring consistency between accounting records and MyData submissions, flagging discrepancies where needed</li><li>Preparing concise internal reports to support management decision-making</li><li>Supporting basic payment processes as part of daily financial operations</li><li>Any other task that may be required from time-to-time</li></ul>Professional experience &amp; qualifications of a successful candidate:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field</li><li>At least 2 years of experience in a similar position, showcasing practical knowledge and proficiency in accounting principles, payroll execution, and tax regulations</li><li>Familiarity with ERP Softwares (Softone/Epsilon Net) is highly valued</li><li>Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills, particularly in Excel</li><li>Fluency in both Greek and English</li></ul>Core competencies of a successful candidate:<ul><li>Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills with a keen eye on detail</li><li>Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills</li><li>Ability to work efficiently within set timetables, managing tasks effectively to meet deadlines</li><li>A proactive approach to problem-solving, demonstrating the ability to take responsibility and address challenges effectively</li></ul>

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