Head of Accounting

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting activities, establish processes and policies, build a best-in-class accounting strategy and structure, and create business partnerships with stakeholders.
• Ensure effective internal controls while ensuring that all accounting initiatives comply with business and legal requirements.
• Drive the implementation and optimization of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and other automation tools, continuously enhancing the department’s technological capabilities.
• Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement and cost savings, driving efficiency and effectiveness in accounting operations.
• Manage the accounting department and provide leadership to a team of 100+ individuals, fostering a positive and high-performing work environment.

Qualification & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 10 years of experience in accounting, including 5+ years of experience managing and leading a sizeable team of professionals.
• Demonstrated experience in the successful implementation of financial shared service operations would be considered as an advantage.
• Broad understanding of interaction between Financial organisation and the business units.
• Good understanding of ERP Accounting Systems (SAP), as well as of enabling Infrastructure (vendor invoice management, etc.).
• Analytical mindset with solution and development-oriented problem-solving skills.
• Experience and knowledge in Lean and standardization.
• Ability to work in cross-cultural organization, excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills (both written and oral).
• Fluent Lithuanian and English (at least B2 level).
• Knowledge and practice in IFRS and Accounting qualifications will be (CA, CPA, ACCA) considered as an advantage.

Benefits

• Career opportunities: 77% of our management has grown along with the company and as many as 30% of our colleagues progress up the career ladder every year.
• Learning and development: participating in internal and external training, seminars, working sessions, mentoring, and management programs.
• Health and well-being: Health insurance with the possibility of choosing the most relevant program. 50% compensation for both breakfast and lunch, free fruits and cakes. Opportunity to play sports and use our partners‘ discounts.
• Flexibility: our company offers the opportunity to work for 30 days from any EU or Schengen country. We have set up a special fund for those who want to volunteer, and we provide off days to give you time to volunteer.
• Collaborative culture: We believe in the power of teamwork and people connection because we can only create value by achieving results. together and supporting career advancement, therefore we have an office-first approach with occasional possibilities to work from home
• Rewards and recognition: Rewards on work anniversary occasions, days off during your birthday, and holiday gifts are included. Team-building events, various initiatives, and like-minded clubs.

Base monthly salary: from €4830 to €7240 (before tax). The specific salary offered will depend on the candidate‘s experience, competencies displayed and suitability to the requirements of the position.