ManpowerGroup Greece, on behalf of our client, a leading marketing agency, is seeking an Accounting Manager.

📌 Location: Athens, Greece
🖋️You will be reporting to: CEO

Purpose:

As the head of the Accounting Department team, you will manage all financial operations of the organization, including payments, collections, bank reconciliations, and tax audits. In collaboration with Management, you will also contribute to setting departmental goals.

What you will do:

Accounting Duties

• Maintain and implement the company’s accounting systems and policies.
• Monitor, verify, allocate, record, and reconcile daily financial transactions.
• Prepare accounting reports and present their results.
• Supervise the accuracy of accounting entries from Commercial Management and General Ledger.
• Support monthly and annual closings, oversee book closing procedures, and submission of annual income tax returns – sign off on financial statements.
• Coordinate and supervise periodic accounting audits in collaboration with certified auditors; monitor intercompany transactions with branches in Greece and abroad.
• Support tax audits and tax filings.
• Ensure compliance with tax obligations and current legislation (taxation issues, K.F.A.S., withholding taxes, changes in tax procedures such as myDATA, etc.).
• Oversee payroll processes and submission of required reports to authorities.
• Be responsible for accounting systems and procedures; supervise and guide ERP system usage (StepUp).
• Support ISO, ELOT, and other certifications.

Management & Reporting

• Collaborate with management executives; participate in management committees and evaluation processes.
• Work with company executives to define financial standards and forecasting/budgeting processes.
• Prepare and continuously update the company’s annual forecast (revenue per team, gross margin, net margin, cost of labor) in collaboration with team directors.
• Prepare monthly, semi-annual, and annual management reports including forecasted revenues vs invoicing, cost of goods/services, labor costs, etc.
• Prepare and monitor cash flow planning.
• Analyze and propose ways to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

Team & Department

• Guide, plan, assign, and supervise the work of accounting staff (assistant accountants).
• Manage the accounting team; monitor and evaluate department performance (annual appraisals).
• Oversee training and development of the team.
  
  

What we are looking for:

• Graduate of a University (AEI/TEI) in Accounting or a related field
• Experience in a similar role; experience in a services company is preferred (knowledge of advertising sector, relevant levies, etc.).
• Holder of a Class A signing authority (license)
• Knowledge of the Chart of Accounts, Greek General Accounting Plan (E.G.L.S.), VAT, and the Code of Tax Transaction Documentation
• Experience with computer systems and software
• Excellent command of English

Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Attention to detail and critical thinking.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Time management skills and ability to work under pressure.

Compensation package and Benefits:

• 💰Competitive Salary 
• 📖 Opportunities for career development

👥 Recruitment Process:

• If you’re interested in this role, feel free to apply directly. Our consultants will contact the candidates who meet the profile’s requirements to arrange an interview.
• As for the next steps, there will be 2 more interviews with the client either in person or online.

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