Senior General Ledger Accountant
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KPMG Global Services Hungary (KGSH) is supporting the KPMG Delivery Network (KDN). KPMG created KDN to provide large-scale, cross-functional capabilities and technology through a network of global delivery centers. KDN encourages global consistency and provides services and tools across Tax and Legal Services, Audit, and Advisory at a consistently high quality and at a competitive price point. It includes a multi-tiered global sales and delivery support network that transforms how KPMG firms and people work together. Our extensive network of dedicated KDN professionals has the depth and breadth of knowledge necessary to play a key role in the future of global productivity tools.
What we offer*
- 3 days home office opportunity and flexible working hours
- Private health care coverage including dental services (Medicover)
- Eyeglasses compensation
- Collective life and accident insurance
- Wide range of Cafeteria elements (such as SZÉP Card, MOL Bubi, MOL Limo)
- Annual bonus may be awarded based on your and the Firm’s performance
- iPhone14 with subscription
- Referral bonus
- Internal coaching opportunity
- Sports opportunities and All You Can Move sportpass availability
- Compensation for long-distance commutes (for those who commute to work from outside the city limits)
- Relocation support for foreign candidates
- 3 paid days for volunteering and CSR activities
- In-depth professional training from beginner to advanced level
- Opportunity to participate in English and Hungarian language courses
We are looking for a finance professional with 3-5 years of solid experience across various finance roles, with a strong understanding of diverse financial processes. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in Record to Report (RTR) operations, including general ledger and controlling.
Given the dynamic, start-up nature of our business, this role requires someone who is flexible, adaptable, and comfortable navigating a fast-changing environment while managing day-to-day finance tasks effectively.
Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end accounting activities for the assigned entity
- Prepare and review of journal entries
- Prepare and review of reconciliations and other schedules required as part of the month-end and quarter-end close process
- Complete the KDN's income statement and balance sheet, including monthly reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts
- Ensure quality of accounting to ensure compliance with KDN Finance Principles and Policies and accuracy in all financial reporting is maintained,
- Assist in finalizing intercompany reconciliation on a monthly and quarterly basis
- Assist in preparation of annual financial statements as necessary
- Work with service providers on enhancing finance and accounting systems and implementing new functionalities and reports
- Assist in preparation of working papers and any additional information for the interim and annual audit
- Support interim and annual statutory and internal audits of all KDN entities
- As needed assist in the set-up of the financial reporting for new entities including the set-up and testing of new month end reconciliations and closing entries
- Ensure quality and consistency in financial reporting
- Help to optimize the month end close process through increased automation
- Other ad hoc and special projects as assigned from time to time
- Supporting continuous improvement and process optimization in all areas of KDN Finance
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years progressive financial and management accounting experience
- Knowledge of IFRS, internal controls and SOX requirements
- Experience performing financial reporting tasks for a US or UK listed company is preferred
- Minimum an undergraduate degree in business or finance
- CPA or other comparable accounting qualification
- Numerate with advanced Excel skills
- Fluent English language skills
- Self-motivated and proven ability to manage to deadlines
- Committed to delivering results with the ability to work with minimal direction
- Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
- Manages conflicting demands and priorities
- Identifies lessons learned from challenging incidents
- Actively gathers knowledge, learns from experience, and learns from others
*Elements should be in line with company guidelines and policies.
- Department
- KDN Accounting
- Locations
- Budapest
- Remote status
- Hybrid
- Grades
- Senior

Budapest
Benefits
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Be part of KPMG's global network
Help us power one of the biggest brands in the world. -
Work-life balance and well-being program
Flexible hours, home-office opportunity, Corporate Responsibility and Diversity & Inclusion activities. -
Learning and Development
Attend our internal training courses and become an expert in your area. -
Travel
Opportunity to work abroad in KPMG's Tax Trek or Secondment programs. -
Technology & Innovation
Follow the latest trends in automation. -
New industry insights
Work on a diversified portfolio of international clients. -
Diverse and Multicultural team
Work with a young multi-lingual and diverse team and daily interact with colleagues from more than 40 nationalities. -
Smart location and transportation
Our modern office building is located in the new business area of Budapest and can be easily accessed by public transportation. -
Other advantages
Life and health insurance, competitive salary, yearly bonus opportunity, reward & recognition program, company field trip and other events, iPhone 8, and many more.
About KPMG Global Services Hungary
The Budapest based dynamic and innovative international compliance service center, KPMG Global Services Hungary is proud to have professionals with relevant language and technical skills from more than 40 countries around the world.
KPMG Global Services Hungary is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive company. We actively encourage diversity and inclusion, while opposing all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
Join us, and become our next muticultural compliance professional!
Senior General Ledger Accountant
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