AB Vassilopoulos: A world of opportunities awaits you

At AB Vassilopoulos, we are more than 12,000 people sharing the same purpose: to give our best every day and make a difference in people's lives. With a presence across Greece - from stores and offices to distribution centers and our Home Shop Center with more than 500 Job roles - we offer countless opportunities for growth, in an environment that respects and supports every team member. As part of the global Ahold Delhaize group and one of the most dynamic brands in Greece, we are proud to consistently be recognized as a Top Employer.

Become part of the #proudABers team!

The opportunity

The Financial Controlling Specialist is responsible for managing and executing financial closing processes, impairment exercises and supporting financial reporting and control activities. The role involves close cooperation with multiple teams, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and contributing to continuous process improvements through data analytics.

What you will focus on

• Participate in financial reporting closing process, perform reconciliations between systems, prepare and submit Group packages and enclosures, respond to Group review queries promptly and accurately.
• Conduct impairment assessments for stores and goodwill, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting policies.
• Perform analytical reviews on Profit & Loss (P&L) and Balance Sheet (BS) variances to ensure completeness and accuracy, identify and explain financial trends and discrepancies.
• Support the preparation and maintenance of controls to ensure strong internal control framework compliance.
• Participate in the preparation of statutory financial statements and assist with the Budgeting process for the Business Services Finance (BSF) related expenses.
• Investigate and resolve accounting issues, ensuring adherence to the company's Accounting Manual and relevant accounting standards.
• Identify and implement process enhancements to improve efficiency and accuracy within controlling activities.

Who we are looking for

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master's or professional qualification e.g., ACCA, ACA, CPA will be considered as an asset).
• 3-4 years of relevant experience in accounting, finance of a large company or audit
• Knowledge of IFRS and Accounting
• Advanced excel and reporting skills
• Excellent command in English both verbal and written

The value you bring

• Results & target orientation | performance driven with a strong sense of urgency, exceptional organizational credibility, and deep understanding of the business
• Analytical Thinking | attention to detail - numerical proficiency
• Authentic Communication | Deliver messages in a clear, compelling, and concise manner, listen actively
• Results orientation | accountability, problem solving, ensuring high-quality standards
• Togetherness | Value teams ideas, uniqueness and safeguard belonging
• Results-orientation | ability to simplify and decompose complex problems

We care for you

• Competitive remuneration package
• A buddy to support you during onboarding
• Free lunch meals in our restaurant
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning programs
• Health insurance
• Available parking
• Hybrid way of working
• Wellbeing Program

A place where everyone belongs

All our candidates and employees are treated with respect and equality, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As part of our commitment to inclusion and equality, we have signed the Diversity Charter Greece , we are certified with the SHARE Equality Label and we are members of LEAD Network, recognizing our tangible actions toward a truly inclusive work environment.

*All applications are treated with utmost confidentiality