Currently we are looking for talented people for the role of:

Financial Accountant – DACH region

Location: Budapest, Hungary
The accountant will be responsible for finance/accounting activities within Cognizant Germany and assisting with activities on a European level as needed. This person will also be involved in the local filing requirements, the audits, other (finance) projects and work closely with the finance colleagues in the shared service teams that are located outside of Germany.

Your daily and weekly tasks will be as follows:

• Preparation of accounting entries and assistance/review of standard accounting tasks

• Review prepayments and accrued expenses schedules

• Assisting on accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close

• Prepare/review monthly Balance sheet reconciliations

• Be involved in the coordination and review of the Local GAAP adjustments

• Liaise with internal, External & Tax auditors

• Timely and accurate preparation of VAT returns

• Work closely with the Accounts Payable and T&E processing team in Budapest for Germany transactions

• Prepare monthly variance analysis on the fluctuations of the P&L and BS

• Be a finance business partner for the organization

• Advice with Analyzing and improving the financial processes within the organization

• Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures

• Perform ad-hoc administrative and other assignments in accordance with controller’s direction.

We are looking for you if you:

• have a Chartered Accountant Certification or University/ College degree with qualification in Finance/ Accounting or Business Administration

• have a minimum 3+ years of relevant professional experience a similar position (preferably in a multinational environment)

• have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, German language is preferable

• have ERP knowledge (Oracle, SAP, People Soft / Hyperion are preferable)

• knowledge of General Accepted Accounting Practices/Principles (both US & German GAAP preferable)

• are independent and pay attention to details

• enjoy working with deadlines

What we offer:

• A chance to be part of a rapidly expanding organization

• Easy to access location and modern office building

• Competitive salary and cafeteria benefits; sport allowance, medical benefits

• Team events, Company events

• Annual bonus for top performers and annual salary review