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
- 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