Senior Accountant

Lagardère Travel Retail este lider global în industria de retail destinat călătorilor. Operând peste de magazine pe liniile de business Travel Essentials, Duty Free & Fashion și Foodservice în aeroporturi, gări și alte platforme situate în 42 de țări și teritorii, Lagardère Travel Retail a generat vânzări de 2,9 miliarde de euro în 2021 și 5,5 miliarde de euro în 2019.

The ideal candidate has also experience collaborating or managing a team of Accountants.

Responsibilities:

Analyze P&L financial information and summarize financial status, such as fixed and variable rent, deferred expenses
Analyze the P&L accounts used to book the expenses, according to our internal rules
Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency
Review the revenues, expenses, payroll entries, invoices, and other accounting documents in order to ensure the correct bookkeeping
Provide technical support and advice on Team Leader regarding E-Invoice, E-VAT, E-transport, SAF-T
Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process
Assist with tax audits and tax returns
Reconcile the tax return with the new Fiscal requirements such as E-Invoice, E-VAT, E-transport
Reconcile SAF-T return with SAP bookings
Support month-end and year-end close process
Provide input into department’s goal setting process
Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
Liaise with our Team Leader and Head of Finance to improve financial procedures

This role will report directly to the GL Accounting Team Leader.


Requirements and skills:


Soft skills:

Accuracy and attention to detail
Strong analytical skills
Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
A proactive person, teamwork-oriented, seeking to perform at the highest level
A confident communicator with the ability to present and sustain his / her arguments to senior stakeholders
Good time management skills and detail orientation
Ability to multitask and internal controls
Ability to work with tight deadlines and under pressure
Hardworking and honest
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills


Hard skills:

A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or a similar major is required
Certified public accountants strongly preferred
Must have at least 5 years’ experience in accounting or finane
Thorough knowledge of accounting procedures
In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Familiarity with financial accounting statements
Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
Hands-on experience with accounting software SAP
Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables
Strong knowledge of non-profit tax filing and tax compliance
Strong verbal and written communication skills in Romanian and English language
Excellent at analyzing information and interpret for other departments
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential data

What We Offer:

A professional, dynamic, constantly developing environment, with a focus on results and care for people
Hybrid work system (2 days / week work from anywhere) and flexible working hours
Office in a new headquarter in Pipera
Performance bonus (according to our internal policy)
Benefits budget and, if you like to read, we are good friends with Bookster
Easter and Christmas gift vouchers, premiums for special events (wedding, childbirth, etc.)

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