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Senior Accounting Manager

KplerBudapest21h ago

At Kpler, we are dedicated to helping our clients navigate complex markets with ease. By simplifying global trade information and providing valuable insights, we empower organisations to make informed decisions in commodities, energy, and maritime sectors.

Since our founding in 2014, we have focused on delivering top-tier intelligence through user-friendly platforms. Our team of over 700 experts from 35+ countries works tirelessly to transform intricate data into actionable strategies, ensuring our clients stay ahead in a dynamic market landscape. Join us to leverage cutting-edge innovation for impactful results and experience unparalleled support on your journey to success.

As the Head of General Ledger (GL), you will lead the global accounting function, ensuring integrity, accuracy, and compliance of financial data across multiple international legal entities. This role is key in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting and compliance with relevant regulations and accounting standards (e.g., IFRS). The ideal candidate has strong technical accounting knowledge and excellent organizational and communication skills.

Accounting & Financial Responsibilities

Oversee and manage the daily operations of the accounting department (GL, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, fixed assets, payroll, etc.).

Oversee the General Ledger for all group entities

Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.

Ensure compliance with all statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements.

Author and maintain definitive position papers on accounting treatments

Liaise with external auditors during group audit processes.

Process Improvement & Systems

Drive process improvements and automation within the accounting functions.

Ensure accounting systems and processes scale with business growth.

Team Management & Collaboration

Collaborate with FP&A, Treasury, Tax, and other departments for cross-functional initiatives.

Implement an empowered delegation framework, pushing operational tasks to the team to free up strategic bandwidth for process innovation.

Provide structured support and clear guidance to a growing international team, serving as a mentor for junior members and new hires.

Support CFO with ad hoc financial analysis and strategic initiatives.

Technical / Functional Skills:

Enthusiastic hands-on and can-do mentality

Strong team player able to work under stress.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Experience in audit (Big 4 background is a plus).

Knowledge of tax implications and transfer pricing.

Ability to juggle conflicting priorities and meet deadlines.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

Professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CA) strongly preferred.

Minimum 10–15 years of relevant experience, including group consolidation. 8–12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including management of global teams in multi-entity organisations

Strong knowledge of IFRS/GAAP and consolidation principles.

Experience in a multinational or group structure is a plus.

We are a dynamic company dedicated to nurturing connections and innovating solutions to tackle market challenges head-on. If you thrive on customer satisfaction and turning ideas into reality, then you’ve found your ideal destination. Are you ready to embark on this exciting journey with us?

We make things happen

We act decisively and with purpose, going the extra mile.

We build together

We foster relationships and develop creative solutions to address market challenges.

We are here to help

We are accessible and supportive to colleagues and clients with a friendly approach.

Our People Pledge

Don’t meet every single requirement? Research shows that women and people of color are less likely than others to apply if they feel like they don’t match 100% of the job requirements. Don’t let the confidence gap stand in your way, we’d love to hear from you! We understand that experience comes in many different forms and are dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team.

Kpler is committed to providing a fair, inclusive and diverse work-environment. We believe that different perspectives lead to better ideas, and better ideas allow us to better understand the needs and interests of our diverse, global community. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives and are an equal opportunity employer.

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Senior Accounting Manager

Accounting & Financial Responsibilities

Process Improvement & Systems

Team Management & Collaboration

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Qualifications

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