Chief Accountant / Corporate Controller

Company:Marsh

Description:

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Financial Team at Marsh McLennan. This role will be based in Bucharest. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

The ideal candidate, with regulatory requirements with strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of accounting principles and practices, will be responsible for overseeing the accounting process, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records, and compliance. This role involves managing a team of 2-3 accountants, coordinating month-end and year-end closing activities, and preparing financial statements and reports. The candidate will be responsible for Romanian and corporate reporting.

We will count on you to:

• Ensure compliance with all current legal and tax regulations in Romania.
• Prepare and review monthly accounting closures, ensuring their accuracy and completeness.
• Timely submission of monthly tax declarations and annual financial statements in accordance with the law.
• Prepare necessary documentation for annual financial audits.
• Coordinate the external audit to facilitate the audit process and respond to any queries or clarifications.
• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures to enhance operational efficiency and accuracy.
• Collaborate with other departments to provide financial insights and support strategic decision-making.
• Provide day-to-day supervision for the team and oversee all operational activities of the team within the defined control environment, recognized business processes, and tight reporting deadlines.
• Review all balance sheet reconciliations within the team's scope and assist with expectation reporting and quality checks.
• Oversee and actively manage any applicable projects that may arise from time to time, including future transitions.

What you need to have:

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a chief accountant role with proven people management experience.
• A University degree in the field of finance, accounting, or economics or recognized accounting qualification; CPA or CFA certification preferred.
• Knowledge of accounting software and financial reporting tools with a working knowledge of ERP Accounting systems e.g., Oracle Financials.
• US GAAP knowledge
• A very good command of English.

What makes you stand out:

• Experience in process improvement and implementation of internal controls.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with other departments.

Why join our team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work, and supportive leaders.
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have an impact for colleagues, clients, and communities.
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

If you are interested, please submit your CV in English.

Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marshmclennan.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.Marsh McLennan is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.