Chief Accountant / Finance Controller

About the Position

Chief Accountant / Finance Controller

Romania, Bucharest (hybrid model)

Do you want to join an international company where you can expand your accounting knowledge beyond Romanian GAAP and develop in a global environment? Apply now and grow your career with us.

Responsibilities

• Maintain complete and accurate accounting records under Romanian GAAP
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual local closing process
• Prepare mid-year and annual financial statements in compliance with local regulations
• Prepare Corporate Income Tax calculations and ensure timely and accurate tax filings
• Ensure VAT compliance including preparation and submission of VAT returns and ANAF reporting
• Support statutory reporting in accordance with local GAAP requirements (e.g. National Bank of Romania, National Institute of Statistics)
• Deliver accurate and timely monthly and quarterly US GAAP reporting in compliance with corporate deadlines and standards
• Prepare group reporting package for consolidated financial statements
• Reconcile differences between Romanian GAAP and US GAAP
• Cooperate and support internal and external audits
• Supervise fixed asset accounting
• Oversee inventory stock count
• Review and approve account reconciliations

Additional/Potential Responsibility

• Prepare monthly payroll processing and payroll-related declarations

Requirements

• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline
• Certified Accountant qualification (CECCAR membership) – preferred or in progress
• Solid knowledge of Romanian Accounting Law and tax legislation
• Progressive experience in accounting and financial reporting
• Experience in supporting statutory audits
• Good understanding of corporate income tax and VAT compliance
• Previous experience with US GAAP reporting – considered an advantage
• Experience in payroll processing and reporting - considered a plus
• High level of accountability and ownership
• Strong ethical standards and internal control mindset
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills
• Fluency in Romanian and English

We Offer

• Opportunity to work in an international company
• Expand your accounting knowledge beyond Romanian GAAP
• Develop in a global environment
• Competitive and comprehensive benefits
• Culture built on respect and opportunities for growth

About the Company

As a McCormick employee, you’ll be empowered to focus on more than your individual responsibilities. You’ll have the opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself-to have a say in where the company is going and how it’s growing. Between our passion for flavor, our 130-year history of leadership and integrity, the competitive and comprehensive benefits we offer, and our culture, which is built on respect and opportunities for growth, there are many reasons to join us at McCormick.

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McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies.