Chief Accountant, Financial Accounting

Join our dynamic Team as a Chief Accountant at Avis Budget Group BSC in Budapest! Are you an enthusiastic and driven individual with a passion for accounting? Avis Budget Group is seeking a motivated Chief Accountant to join our Financial Accounting team. If you're ready to take on new challenges, contribute to a positive work environment, and make an impact, read further and get to know us!

Responsibilities

Support and promote the delivery of EMEA and BSC strategic initiatives; Ensure alignment of financial accounting activities with organisational goals and compliance requirements; Lead end-to-end financial accounting processes, ensuring accurate and timely delivery in line with SLAs and KPIs; Collaborate with cross-functional teams and regional stakeholders to optimise financial operations; Monitor performance through KPI reporting and ensure timely follow-up of improvement actions; Drive continuous process improvement and standardisation across BSC operations; Ensure effective escalation and resolution of issues to maintain stakeholder confidence; Oversee financial reporting outputs, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance; Maintain robust process documentation in line with ISO and SOX requirements; Support transition and transfer projects, ensuring effective knowledge acquisition and resource alignment; Contribute to financial planning, forecasting, and delivery of financial targets; Accountable for the accuracy and integrity of financial records, journal entries, and reporting outputs; Responsible for timely escalation of risks and issues to senior management; Accountable for assigned account reconciliations; Ensure delivery in line with agreed SLAs and deadlines; Maintain high standards of quality, compliance, and control (including SOX and ISO requirements)

Requirements

Hungarian or international Chartered Accountant qualification; Minimum 5 years’ experience of working in a fast-changing environment in an Accounting role; Strong knowledge in Finance, IFRS, SOX, Audit & Compliance; Minimum 1 year of leadership experience, proven ability to inspire, motivate and drive others; Strong stakeholder management and a world-class customer service mentality; Excellent communication and relationship management skills; Strong computer literacy, including ERP systems and advanced Excel skill; Fluency in English both verbally and in writing; Logical thinking and continuous improvement mind-set; Enthusiasm, willingness to go the extra mile to achieve team success; Proficient use of Microsoft office tools

Benefits

Cafeteria with a wide range of elements to choose from - e.g. SZÉP Card, targeted health fund, language courses etc.; Bonus of annual gross base salary per our policy in effect; Employee discount program at various partners (hotels, gyms, restaurants); The greenest office of Budapest: The Green House Building; Additional holiday for your Birthday; Multinational environment with over 30 nationalities