Chief Accountant

Role Summary

• Professional management and supervision of accounting of economic events;
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual closures for the parent company;
• Preparation of reports, statistics and various reports in compliance with Hungarian accounting standards;
• Coordinate the preparation of tax returns until the deadline;
• Professional support for management and controlling activities;
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements ;
• Active participation in audits and tax audits, coordination of their execution;
• Liaise with authorities, external service providers, parent company;
• Contribution to the preparation of the budget and forecasting;
• Responsible for the integration of our subsidiary/ies in SGS Hungary Ltd.;
• Efficiency regarding our current processes, proactive thinking about short and long term solutions regarding new or old tasks and processes;
• Coordination of financial colleagues;

Performing o ther kind of tasks in connection with Chief Accountant defined by Finance Manager.

Requirements

• High education in economics or finance;
• Registered chartered accountant degree;
• Minimum 5 year of experience in finance positions;
• Up-to-date accounting and taxation knowledge;
• Fluent written and spoken English knowledge;
• Computer literacy at user level.
• IFRS certification
• Project management experience

About the Company

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,500 employees operate a network of 2,500 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Why SGS?

Opportunity to work with a global leader in inspection, verification, testing, and certification.

Collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Join Us: At SGS, we are dedicated to fostering an open, friendly, and supportive culture that thrives on teamwork. We value diversity and provide endless opportunities to learn, grow your expertise, and fulfill your potential.