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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in managing accounting functions, ensuring compliance with IFRS and Greek Accounting Standards, and leading financial reporting and tax compliance initiatives. Proven ability to drive process improvements, enhance internal controls, and lead accounting teams effectively.
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IFRS ComplianceTax Legislation KnowledgeFinancial ReportingAccounting TransformationERP Systems Experience
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Hard Skills
AccountingTax ComplianceFinancial ReconciliationStatutory AuditsInternal ControlsRevenue RecognitionFinancial GovernanceAdvanced ExcelAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving
Soft Skills
LeadershipCommunicationStakeholder ManagementOrganizational Skills
Tools & Technologies
ERP SystemsPayment Processing Platforms
Industry Keywords
Greek Accounting StandardsPayment InstitutionsFintechBankingRegulated Financial ServicesBig Four Audit Experience
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesERP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead and manage the Accounting function
- Oversee monthly, quarterly and annual financial closing processes
- Ensure compliance with IFRS, Greek Accounting Standards and statutory reporting requirements
- Review general ledger accounts, trial balances, accounting entries and financial reconciliations
- Prepare and review annual financial statements and coordinate statutory audits
- Ensure proper accounting treatment and revenue recognition across payment products and services
- Oversee VAT, corporate income tax, withholding taxes and other tax compliance obligations
- Ensure timely submission of tax returns and statutory declarations
- Monitor tax legislation and assess its impact
- Coordinate with external tax advisors and support tax audits
- Identify and address tax-related risks and maintain appropriate documentation and controls
- Oversee payment accounting and reconciliation for acquiring, merchant settlements, payouts, refunds and chargebacks
- Reconcile payment platforms, bank statements, operational systems and the general ledger
- Supervise merchant balance reconciliations and controls relating to safeguarded customer funds
- Oversee billing reconciliations, fee accounting, accrued income and accounting adjustments
- Collaborate with Treasury, Operations and Technology teams to investigate discrepancies
- Own the Accounting function's operational improvement and transformation roadmap
- Redesign and document accounting processes, responsibilities and control mechanisms
- Drive automation initiatives and improve financial data reliability
- Strengthen internal controls, segregation of duties and audit trails
- Support ERP enhancements and integrations
- Coordinate remediation actions from internal audits, external audits and regulatory inspections
- Lead, coach and develop the Accounting team
- Establish roles, responsibilities, backup arrangements and performance expectations
- Allocate resources and ensure timely completion of accounting deliverables
- Collaborate with the CFO, FP&A, Treasury, Compliance, Risk Management and other departments
- Act as primary contact for external auditors and tax advisors
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related field
- Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in accounting and taxation
- At least 3 years in a managerial or supervisory position
- Strong knowledge of IFRS, Greek Accounting Standards and Greek tax legislation
- Proven experience in financial reporting, statutory audits, tax compliance and complex accounting reconciliations
- Demonstrated experience in leading accounting teams and improving financial processes
- Strong understanding of internal controls and financial governance
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems
- Excellent analytical, organizational and problem-solving capabilities
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Fluency in Greek and English
- Experience in payment institutions, fintech, banking or other regulated financial services
- Previous experience in a Big Four or reputable audit firm
- Familiarity with merchant settlements, safeguarding requirements and payment processing operations
- Experience in accounting transformation, process automation and ERP improvement projects
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications
- Competitive full-time salary
- Private Family Medical Plan
- Monthly meal allowance
- Learning and development programs and access to relevant resources
- Hybrid working model
- Flexible hybrid model of work
- Free Skroutz Plus subscription
- Free wellness subscription
- Birthday leave
- Meals on Office Days
- Direct collaboration with the CFO and exposure to strategic financial initiatives
- Opportunity to lead transformation and continuous improvement of accounting operations