R2R Manager Romania

• Overseeing and leading the GL and Reporting teams, providing direction, guidance, and mentorship to team members.
• Managing the workload, task allocation, and performance evaluation of GL accountants, reporting specialists, and other staff within the teams.
• Facilitating training, professional development, and skill enhancement initiatives for team members.
• Ensuring accurate and timely preparation of financial reports, including P&L statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and other financial analyses.
• Reviewing financial data, reports, and reconciliations to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Overseeing the month-end and year-end closing processes, including accruals, adjustments, and financial statement preparation.
• Managing GL operations, including journal entries, reconciliations, and ledger maintenance, to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Monitoring internal controls, policies, and procedures to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational guidelines.
• Collaborating with internal and external auditors, providing necessary documentation, and addressing audit queries related to GL and financial reporting.
• Leading the development of comprehensive financial reports and analyses, providing insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to understand reporting requirements and ensuring that reports meet the needs of various departments and senior management.
• Conducting in-depth financial analysis, identifying key performance indicators, and communicating financial trends and results to the leadership team.
• Identifying opportunities for process improvements in GL operations and reporting functions, implementing best practices, and optimizing workflows.
• Leveraging advanced technologies, data analytics, and automation tools to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of financial processes.
• Staying abreast of industry trends and developments, incorporating innovative solutions to improve financial operations.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, department heads, and executives to address financial inquiries, provide financial insights, and support strategic initiatives.
• Ensuring effective communication and coordination between GL, reporting, and other relevant departments to facilitate seamless information flow.
• Collaborating with finance and business leaders in the budgeting and forecasting processes, providing financial data and insights to support accurate financial planning.
• Analyzing budget variances, identifying reasons for deviations, and working with stakeholders to adjust financial plans as needed.
• Contributing to the organization's strategic planning by providing financial analysis, insights, and recommendations to support decision-making processes.
• Evaluating financial implications of business strategies, projects, and initiatives, offering financial guidance to aid in effective decision-making.

• Bachelor in Finance accounting
• Qualified accountant or equivalent (e.g. ACCA, CIMA)/equivalent local professional qualification is mandatory
• 10 years of experience of finance accounting experience is mandatory
• 10 years of working in a finance shared service
• Previous working as a Chief Accountant is desirable with local market experience is highly desirable
• Experience in change and transformation projects, including process reengineering, technology implementations, and cultural change initiatives
• English on professional level, Romanian is a must for the market they will support
• Advanced IT/excel skills, prior SAP/HFM or equivalent is an advantage

• We will acknowledge your passionate and dedicated work by annual bonus and regular salary review.
• You can look forward to 28 days off every year
• As we are firm believers in a flexible way of working, don‘t expect a time clock in our office.
• Every year you will get a flexible benefits budget to spend based on your preferences.
• We‘d support you in planning your future so we will contribute to your pension plan, too.
• Beside the opportunity to work for some of the TOP brands within FMCG, you will also receive an annual budget to savor the delicious taste of our company products.

We are committed to nurturing a workplace where we celebrate and respect difference, and support everyone to be true to who they are! At Asahi Europe and International we believe you can SHINE AS YOU ARE - no matter your age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, or beliefs. We want to support you to be courageous in your individuality and to know that whoever you are and whatever your circumstances, you can belong with us without having to conform.