car sub-cluster manager greece, bulgaria and turkey

Reporting directly to the CAR Director, the person will be in charge of the management, coordination and overseeing of all general accounting and financial activities including monthly, quarterly and annual reporting and consolidation of all the entities within the scope, ensuring IFRS and local GAAP compliance. 

In this role the Subcluster Manager will lead a multicultural CAR team, working closely with multiple stakeholders to ensure a cohesive and efficient financial operation, being responsible for accurate and timely management of financial records while driving process and system improvements to support the company's objectives.

Role overview: 

• Ensure fiscal and accounting integrity and documentation based on local GAAP and IFRS
• Supervise month-end close and manage interactions with Business Area operations, Business Controlling and Shared Services Center (SSC) when applicable
• Ensure all financial reporting for his/her perimeter/organization
• Ensure all tax-related issues for his/her perimeter/organization
• Ensure quality of Internal Control of financial processes
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders for legal entity projects and compliance

Reports To: CAR Director South & East Europe, Middle East & South Africa

Direct reports: 9 (Accountants GR, CPA Milos, Tax, Finance Mgr Turkey, Bulgaria)

Responsibilities:

• Supervise month-end closing activities (R and C packs)
• Check the accuracy of deliverables within his/her scope within the allocated time
• Validate provisions and accruals
• Responsible for statutory filings, reconciling statutory and management books
• Monitor regulatory changes in accounting and taxes
• Responsible for local annual audits
• Solve internal audit points related to finance
• Ensure management procedures are put into practice
• Manage relationships with key points of contact within Consolidation, Accounting & Reporting (CAR department with Business Controlling and Shared Services Center when applicable)
• Supports costs and Production Analyst - CPA (Plant Controller) for the plants in the scope
• Identify problem areas in the processes and work with the team to generate solutions
• Leading financial reporting projects, such as implementation of changes in accounting standards, drive and supervise the implementation of new solutions and automations into the ERP (i.e. My data).
• Set priorities, alert management of any identified risk
• Participate in finance transformation projects at entity level when applicable (SSC, SAP implementation, merger, any other application needed at country level
• Manages local CAR team, being in charge of the team members’ individual development and securing key roles.
• Handling of specific business cases as mergers, acquisitions, divestments, subsidies.

Key competencies :

• Deep knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP, IFRS), practices, standards, laws and regulations, tax computations, with specific focus on Greece, international experience will be a plus.
• Ability to handle complex financial information, detail oriented and with top-notch analytical skills 
• Ability to create strong bonds with other people inspires trust and confidence in both his/her peers, senior, and external partners
• Demonstrate good communication skills to convey information 
• Have a keen eye for details, ability to manage multi-tasks / project and meet tight deadlines, is analytical and highly organized 
• Work comfortably in a highly collaborative setting, have a confident and outgoing personality, able to work effectively across organizational lines and have strong writing and verbal skills
• Proficient in English and Greek, another local language will be a plus
• Proficient in  financial software as SAP, Google suite package
• Experience in specific business cases as mergers, acquisitions, divestments
• Experience as team leader

Ideal background/ experience:

• 5-10 years experience in a leading finance position as an Accounting Manager with experience in managing and developing an accounting and reporting team and deep knowledge of IFRS principles.
• Industrial accounting background is needed, preferably in mining industries.
• A’ class signatory rights valid for Greece
• A bachelor’s degree in finance is required and a chartered certified accountant (ACCA) certification will be well appreciated. External auditing experience and a master’s degree in finance, business or economics are considered a plus.
• International people management experience is a plus