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Lead Accountant

  • €100000 - €120000 per annum
  • Wien, Austria
Accounting Lead

Leonid Group is privileged to be retained by one our most faithful and exiting clients, a major technology company, looking to recruit a Lead Accountant, in their global headquarters in Vienna.

You’ll be leading the Austrian accounting function and an established team as they grow their capabilities internationally and expand their high-quality operation. Reporting into the Chief Accountant, based in the US, you’ll be the most senior accountant in Europe for the business and a trusted confidant for the executive leadership internationally.

Responsibilities
  • Management and further development of the Austria Accounting Team (5 direct reports)
  • Preparation and audit of consolidated annual financial statements and quarterly reports according to UGB
  • Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting on a monthly basis
  • Support in the preparation and audit of consolidated annual financial statements and quarterly reports in accordance with IFRS
  • Implementation of process improvements
  • Support with ERP implementation
  • Further development of the internal control system in accounting
  • Identification and implementation of efficiency improvements
  • Collaboration with other departments to improve financial transparency
  • Conducting performance appraisals and feedback meetings
  • Contact person for external auditors and consultants
  • Support in the preparation of ad hoc analyses and reports for management
Requirements profile
  • 8+ years experience working in international company, within accounting teams
  • Significant background in audit, accounting and/or finance
  • Significant experience leading and managing accounting functions
  • Completed studies in business administration, finance or comparable qualification
  • Experience as an auditor with Big 4 is a great advantage
  • International experience is an advantage
  • Experience with group reporting
  • Additional qualifications such as CPA, CFA or comparable certificates are an advantage
  • Experience in accounting in a management position
  • Proven experience in leading and developing teams
  • Strong communication skills and assertiveness
  • High affinity for numbers and strong analytical skills
  • Confident with financial software and MS Office, especially Excel
  • Experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP) is an advantage
  • Very good written and spoken German and English skills

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