Currently we are looking for talented people for the role of:
General Accounting Team Leader
Location: Budapest, Hungary
The Team Leader, General Accounting takes ownership for all financial processes for the countries in scope, including deep understanding of relevant US GAAP and statutory accounting policies as well as relevant business models and processes. The role holder is responsible for reviewing/ approving the month-end financial results and submitting data to the Client’s stakeholder teams, submitting the statutory accounts as well as applicable tax filings timely.
The Team Leader maintains and forms relationship with clients within and outside Client’s account.
This role reports to Senior Manager, General Accounting.
Your daily and weekly tasks will be as follows:
- Responsible for managing/ overseeing the above detailed financial/ accounting related activities including issue/ problem resolution as necessary.
- Participating in developing and negotiating service level agreements (SLAs) with the SSC customers supporting to set and execute GA strategy.
- Providing a control function to ensure all entries are adequate and are compliant with company policies/ protocols (journal postings, B/S reconciliation approvals, sub ledger/ GL reconciliation approvals etc.).
- Ensuring necessary control activities are carried out to assure quality.
- Ensuring that the General Accounting activities carried out are all compliant with Internal Audit and Business Control (SOX and Operational Controls) guidelines.
- Identifying areas for process improvements; works actively with the team on completing related process improvement projects.
- Making sure GA processes are all standardized across all countries within SSC.
- Ensuring GA related desktop procedures and process maps are all adequate and are maintained regularly.
- Delivering functional trainings to new hires and assists in delivering ongoing trainings to existing team members.
- Making sure sufficient training material is designed and continuously updated on the GA field.
- Assisting in other special projects as directed by management.
- Escalating all issues to the GA Manager.
- Responsible for day-to-day functional supervision of his/her team, staffing, hiring, training, coaching and developing;completing performance appraisals in accordance with the organization’s policies. Ensuring business continuity during paid time & sick leaves.
- Facilitate team meetings.
We are looking for you if you:
- have a Chartered Accountant Certification or University/ College degree with qualification in Finance/ Accounting or Business Administration
- have a minimum 4+ years of relevant professional experience in general accounting
- have a minimum 1 year of people management experience
- have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (+ any other European language is preferable)
- have ERP knowledge (Oracle, SAP etc.)
- are independent and pay attention to details
- enjoy working with deadlines
What we offer:
- A chance to be part of a rapidly expanding organization
- Easy to access location and modern office building
- Competitive salary and cafeteria benefits; sport allowance, medical benefits
- Team events, Company events
- Annual bonus for top performers and annual salary review
The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
- Cognizant is a global community with more than 345,000 associates around the world.
- We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
- We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
- We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.
About us:
Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) is one of the world's leading professional services companies, helping organizations modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences so they stay ahead in a fast-changing world.
Sector(s):
- Finance, Accounting
- Accounting
- Head of Finances, Accounting Manager
- Business Supporting Centres
- Head of Unit