Join our dynamic Team as a Chief Accountant at Avis Budget Group BSC in Budapest!
Are you an enthusiastic and driven individual with a passion for accounting? Avis Budget Group is seeking a motivated Chief Accounting to join our Financial Accounting team. If you're ready to take on new challenges, contribute to a positive work environment, and make an impact, read further and get to know us!
What you´ll do:
Support and promote the delivery of EMEA and BSC strategic initiatives
Ensure alignment of financial accounting activities with organisational goals and compliance requirements
Lead end-to-end financial accounting processes, ensuring accurate and timely delivery in line with SLAs and KPIs
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and regional stakeholders to optimise financial operations
Monitor performance through KPI reporting and ensure timely follow-up of improvement actions
Drive continuous process improvement and standardisation across BSC operations
Ensure effective escalation and resolution of issues to maintain stakeholder confidence
Oversee financial reporting outputs, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance
Maintain robust process documentation in line with ISO and SOX requirements
Support transition and transfer projects, ensuring effective knowledge acquisition and resource alignment
Contribute to financial planning, forecasting, and delivery of financial targets
Accountable for the accuracy and integrity of financial records, journal entries, and reporting outputs
Responsible for timely escalation of risks and issues to senior management
Accountable for assigned account reconciliations
Ensure delivery in line with agreed SLAs and deadlines
Maintain high standards of quality, compliance, and control (including SOX and ISO requirements)
You should apply if you bring:
Hungarian or international Chartered Accountant qualification
Minimum 5 years’ experience of working in a fast-changing environment in an Accounting role
Strong knowledge in Finance, IFRS, SOX, Audit & Compliance
Minimum 1 year of leadership experience, proven ability to inspire, motivate and drive others
Strong stakeholder management and a world-class customer service mentality
Excellent communication and relationship management skills
Strong computer literacy, including ERP systems and advanced Excel skill
Fluency in English both verbally and in writing
Logical thinking and continuous improvement mind-set
Enthusiasm, willingness to go the extra mile to achieve team success
Proficient use of Microsoft office tools
We will offer you:
Cafeteria with a wide range of elements to choose from - e.g. SZÉP Card, targeted health fund, language courses etc.
Bonus of annual gross base salary per our policy in effect.
Employee discount program at various partners (hotels, gyms, restaurants).
The greenest office of Budapest: The Green House Building.
Additional holiday for your Birthday.
Multinational environment with over 30 nationalities.
Avis Budget Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
BudapestBudapestHungarySkills Required
- Hungarian or international Chartered Accountant qualification
- Minimum 5 years' experience in an accounting role
- Strong knowledge of IFRS, SOX, Audit and Compliance
- Minimum 2 years of leadership experience
- Strong stakeholder management and customer service mentality
- Excellent communication and relationship management skills
- Strong computer literacy, including ERP systems and advanced Excel skills
- Fluency in English, verbal and written
- Logical thinking and continuous improvement mindset
- Enthusiasm and willingness to go the extra mile for team success
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office tools
What We Do
Avis Budget Group, Inc. is a leading global provider of mobility solutions, primarily involved in vehicle rental and car sharing services through its brands Avis, Budget, and Zipcar.
