Accountant

This role for Hungary Finance organization in Budapest, Hungary. The accountant will act as the representative of all accounting tasks within the existing legal entities in Hungary with a reporting line to the Head of Corporate & Finance, Hungary. The role will carry the responsibility for effective day to day bookkeeping of Finance & Accounting and support Local Head of Corporate & Finance in Hungary. Ensure timely and accurate processing of financial accounting and reporting, full compliance with Statutory, Group and IFRS policies and legal requirements.

• Directly reports to the Head of Corporate & Finance, Hungary
• Closely work with the HoC&F and local accounting team in the assigned entities in Hungary
• Closely work with the Management of the Company, Regional Managers of the Group, Finance/Accounting Managers throughout the entire Group of Companies
• Other key relationships:
  • Global finance functions, i.e., Business Controlling, Group Accounting, Legal and compliance, Tax, Internal Control Systems and Treasury
  • Internal Auditors and External Auditors

Initial data input

• Vendor invoices
  • AX postings (info for account, cost centre, VAT, approval etc is provided by local finance)
  • Saving invoice & approval info to scanned invoices database
  • Clean-up & reconciliation: AP on balance sheet vs purchase ledger, (BSP, Japan Rail pass, etc)
• Sales invoices
  • AX postings ((info for amount, cost centre, VAT, invoice requirements etc is provided by local finance)
  • Saving invoice & other relevant info to scanned invoices database
  • Clean-up & reconciliation: AR on balance sheet vs sales ledger
• Bank statement
  • AX postings
  • Reconciliation: bank balance in AX vs bank statement
• General ledger
  • AX postings (info for account, cost centre etc is provided by local finance)
  • Intercompany reconciliation
  • Preparing monthly statement & sending this to counterparties
  • Ensure maintenance of accurate and timely local finance ledgers
  • Monthly update of financial ledgers

Monthly managerial reporting

• Coordinate with local office in order to receive all necessary documentation and information for reporting
• Prepare Monthly managerial reporting in accordance with group instructions
• Assisting the Local HoC&F in financial reporting monthly and quarterly in Accounting Reporting System
• Provide timely and accurate reporting in internal systems in accordance with group instructions
• Coordinate with the local HoC&F in the preparation of budget vs actual analysis and follow up with office manager.

Yearly procedures

• Support with budget and forecast preparation and close communication with local office managers
• Prepare for year-end audit.
• Other ad-hoc tasks requested by Local Head of Corporate & Finance.

• Ensure accuracy and quality of information
• Need to provide all needed financial support to local offices at the high level and be reachable by office managers to the same extend as local staff 
• Ensure effective processes and outputs are in place to meet all Group and internal deadlines and requirements, in a transformation environment
• Understand the company systems & structure
• Represent the finance organisation in ongoing projects within KuoniTumlare group

Knowledge

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance or similar is required
• Demonstrate strong technical accounting skills and understanding of accounting principles and standards (IFRS)
• Good knowledge of Excel and accounting systems

Skills         

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Hungarian
• Strong time management skills
• Strong understanding of IT systems / processes and MS Office skills
• High level of independence, self-initiative and drive and a high level of self-motivation

Experience

• 2 - 3 years of relevant work experience
• Ability to work in a dynamic business environment, previous experience in the travel industry is desirable but not essential

• Structuring and organisational skills
• Strong communication and influencing skills at all levels of the organization within clearly defined levels of authority
• Strong prioritization skills
• Outstanding attention to detail and awareness to change
• Ability to work under pressure and comfortable operating with some level of ambiguity and change
• Energetic and enjoys taking on challenges
• Keen on learning new things and digging into new and unfamiliar topics
• Proven ability to build strong internal relationships using an open and consultative approach
• Reliable and independent working attitude

Sector(s):

• Finance, Accounting
• Accounting