Junior Accounting Specialist

Job Description

Industry: Real Estate
Seniority for this role: Mid-Senior level
Role Summary: The Junior Accounting Specialist supports statutory processes, financial reporting, and controllership needs within the commercial real estate sector. Responsibilities include collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, such as outsourced service providers and consultants, to deliver accurate and timely financial information. The Junior Accounting Specialist ensures the integrity of reported results, standardizes processes, and promotes a culture of controls and continuous improvement. Attention to detail and a commitment to process enhancement are critical to the success of the role. Your Responsibilities: Partner with local controllers for successful delivery of day-to-day legal entity controllership and for maintaining financial control and integrity in line with group accounting policies. Actively participate in the month-end close, including accrual calculations, lease accounting, revenue related journal entries, intercompany recharges, and reporting. Coordinate outsourced partner accounting operations during month-end close. Review or prepare balance sheet reconciliations, focusing on leases, intercompany, prepayments, accruals, and direct/indirect taxes. Perform monthly review of profit & loss activity. Partner with FP&A teams and assist in budgeting/forecasting. Review group accounting reports and prepare insightful balance sheet and profit & loss commentary. Identify opportunities for process improvement, standardization, and additional financial controls. Participate or lead improvement projects. Act as the statutory accountant for multiple legal entities. Manage full statutory cycle from extended trial balance preparation through audit to financial statement filing. Manage the VAT process for multiple entities, including periodic filings, tax payments, reconciliation, and review of tax assessments. Your profile: 2+ years of experience in an outsourced finance environment (preferably record-to-report and/or audit) Degree in Finance & Accounting or another related subject. A qualified CPA / ACCA / CIMA is desirable but not essential. Fluency in English, both written and spoken. Experience with ERP systems (preferably Oracle HFM, Workday or SAP). A good level of Excel knowledge and experience is essential. USGAAP/IFRS experience is an advantage. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Ability to organize and prioritize workloads whilst working to tight and regular deadlines. Highly motivated with an ability to take ownership. Adaptable and energetic, with the ability to work as part of a team, as well as under their own initiative. Demonstrate flexibility to meet competing and evolving business needs and drive results. Critical thinker with a ‘Think Customer’ mindset. Build collaborative networks with key stakeholders. Manages compliance & change with a continuous improvement approach. Develop a culture of accountability and ownership. What we can offer: Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit package The benefit package includes cafeteria, mental and physical health care package, community bike ticket, and loyalty-based elements Hybrid work environment ( 4 days/week Home Office possibility) Additional holidays to compensate for Hungarian public holidays falling on a weekend Great learning and development opportunities Modern, award-winning office with a view of the Danube Central location, excellent public transport Youthful and supportive work environment A steadily growing, 100+ year-old international company We foster a culture of inclusion that embraces the unique strengths, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We firmly believe that our diversity enhances our team’s capabilities, leading to improved decision-making, innovation, and business outcomes. If you have any reservations about applying, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your local recruiter for additional information Show more Show less