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Head of Accounting
- Bratislava region
- 4 000 - 4 600 EUR/m
- Full time
- English (B2)
We are partnering with a fast-growing energy company focused on renewable sources, operating a significant number of entities in Slovakia and expanding rapidly across Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). As part of their ambitious growth, they’re expanding their financial operations.
We’re looking for a Senior Accounting Leader with strong technical expertise in IFRS, a hands-on attitude, and the empathy and maturity to guide a growing team through transformation, standardization, and regional scaling. This is a pivotal, hands-on leadership role suited for someone who already masters accounting but wants to grow into a strategic finance leader.
What is it about?
As a key finance leader reporting directly to the VP Accounting & Controlling, you will:
- Lead the accounting agenda for Slovakia (100%)
- Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in full compliance with IFRS
- Manage and develop an accounting team (complex accountants), ensuring timely, accurate closings and reporting
- Ensure compliance with legal and internal regulations, and alignment with group standards
- Contribute to process automation and ERP implementation/improvement (NetSuite Oracle environment)
- Drive and support accounting transitions from newly acquired companies into the local SSC model in a later stage
- Act as a key partner to business stakeholders across the region
Who are we looking for?
👤 As a core member of our leadership team, you will meet the following:
- 8+ years of accounting experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role
- Strong command of IFRS and local GAAP and experience with multi-country accounting operations, including responsibility for: TIMELY, ACCURATE PREPARATION OF IFRS MONTH-END CLOSING PROCESS, CASH FLOW, PREPARATION OF BALANCE SHEET, STATUTORY REPORTS, GROUP REPORTING, VAT STATEMENTS, TAX RETURNS, etc.
- Proven people leadership, ability to build trust and lead with empathy and accountability
- Naturally hands-on – someone who leads by example and supports the team when needed
- Past involvement in transitions, migrations, or shared services is a strong plus
- Fluent English is a must; Slovak/Czech is an advantage
- Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP systems is a plus
- University degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; ACCA qualification is a bonus
- Ready to travel up to 10-20% (part of the on-boarding process, weekly visits to Vienna - the company´s HQ, as well as to Prague or Sofia).
Why is this position attractive?
- Opportunity to be at the beginning and shape a growing finance/accounting operations, and a chance to form it later into the SSC at a later stage
- Stable, long-term employment with an international investor-backed company
- An attractive salary package reflecting the seniority and scope of the role, with performance-driven bonuses (averaging 20% historically) and a strong employee benefits offering
- Performance-oriented culture with a collaborative and supportive leadership approach contributes to green transformation and sustainable energy goals across CEE
- You’ll be more than a team lead – you’ll help build the backbone of a fast-growing operations
- Real career growth: this is a launchpad toward VP Accounting/comňntrolling or Head of Finance SSC roles
- Flexibility/ ability to work partialy from home
Our client is a fast-scaling renewable energy investor and operator, specializing in the acquisition and development of photovoltaic power plants across Europe. With a growing portfolio of sustainable assets, the company blends financial strength, innovation, and purpose. I
Contact
Natália Šegedová
+421 910 705 385
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