Accounting and Tax Specialist

The Accounting and Tax Specialist is responsible for GL accounting, supports line manager in overall balance sheet management, IFRS and local GAAP, formulates financial advice that supports the management team in the decision-making process and contributes to continuous process improvement within finance function. This role also monitors the correct implementation of the finance policy in the unit.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY :

• GL Accounting and reporting
  • Responsible for GL accounting for JDE BG Retail, supports accounting manager with knowledge and expertise in overall balance sheet management, IFRS and local GAAP
  • Responsible for timely completion of specific assigned reporting activities, including recommendations, applying professional knowledge and expertise to turn data into actionable insights
  • Ensure timely and accurate GL postings and Accounts reconciliation
  • Analyze financial information and summarize financial status
• Fixed Assets
  • Manage capitalization and depreciation of Fixed Assets
  • Pro-actively track and maintain correct Fixed Assets database
  • Active support of local process regarding – Intercompany assets transfer, write-offs, etc.
  • Actively evaluate Fixed Assets useful life assessment, divestment need, retirement need etc.
• Period End Close
  • Maintain accurate accrual and deferred expenses
  • Active participation in the monthly closing process in local and corporate books and development of the monthly management reporting in line with corporate rules and timing
  • Manage the process for Intercompany reconciliation and invoicing
• Statutory, Tax and Audits
  • Actively support accounting manager with knowledge and expertise in delivering statutory, tax and internal audits
  • Actively support accounting manager with tax calculation and reporting
  • Provide advice and recommendations based on professional expertise regarding tax treatment and other professional judgement topics
  • Active participation in local statutory/regulatory reporting (e.g., VAT, INTRASTAT etc.), tax planning and statutory/tax audits
• Compliance
  • Ensure compliance with Internal controls processes and procedures. Preparation and submission of Quarterly Business controls relevant to the position
  • Responsible for waste management compliance reporting
  • Ensure compliance with internal financial / accounting policies & procedures and all statutory requirements (Withholding Payments, Income Tax, etc.)
• Continuous Improvement
  • Pro-actively drive compliance with internal and external regulations and continuous process improvement
  • Drive governance implementation in his/her area of responsibility, ensuring Group, local and regulatory requirements are properly and timely implemented, including change management of transition, when changes occur
  • Develop and maintain instructions for different processes, i.e., accounting, reporting
  • Supports process and work standardization across cluster

Requirements

• Higher education in finance, economics, or accounting
• Work experience in similar position 3-5 years
• In-depth knowledge of IFRS and tax and accounting legislation of Bulgaria
• Proficiency using MS Excel
• SAP ERP knowledge
• Good level of English
• Excellent time and process management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Experience in FMCG business sector or in Accounting Office will be considered as an advantage