Responsibilities:

• Ensure accurate and timely completion of financial statements.
• Stay updated on IFRS and local regulations to ensure compliance and maintain high reporting standards.
• Oversee statutory, tax, and customs audits in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure the implementation and effectiveness of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR).
• Prepare and submit local statistical reports and other legally required filings in a timely manner.
• Monitor service delivery from the Shared Service Center and ensure high-quality execution.
• Act as a trusted business partner for regional stakeholders, driving cross-functional collaboration and financial transparency.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying process efficiencies and implementing best practices.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (master's degree is an advantage).
• 8–12 years of experience in accounting, preferably within retail or FMCG industries.
• Strong knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Experience in multi-country accounting environments or regional setups.
• Proficiency in accounting systems, preferably SAP and Trintech Cadency.
• Experience working with shared service delivery models.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain complex financial matters to non-financial stakeholders.
• Experience with Austrian accounting legislation, statutory reporting, and tax requirements is a strong advantage.
• Strong analytical skills and business acumen to identify and manage risks and opportunities.
• Proficiency in German and English (written and spoken).

Benefits:

• 38.5 hours work week
• 5 weeks holiday with 1 extra week of vacation after your 50th birthday
• 13 salaries a year
• 25% staff discount
• Overtime compensation
• 4-weeks paid paternity leave/16 weeks paid maternity/adoption leave and 4 additional weeks after 5 years of employment
• Bonus after 10 years of employment
• The HIP program (H&M seniority bonus incentive program after 5 years of employment)
• Movis an external free of charge consultancy for your personal and private concerns

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