Lead Accountant (Chief Accountant for Lithuanian operations)

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Finance Headquarters Lithuania
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Ready to embark on a journey of opportunity? Join a team of 750+ employees in 20+ countries in the first consultancy originating from CEE. We bring together digital and advisory as an international collaboratory where every talent can shine, every employee can become a partner, and every partner can become a shareholder. We are explorers at heart, powered by diversity, passionate for growth and united by integrity by our core organizational values. 
Are you passionate about optimising internal processes and ensuring seamless operations? Our Headquarters stream is the cornerstone that supervises HR, finance, administration, legal, and other internal functions. We are dedicated to developing effective, cutting-edge solutions that support our teams and propel our company to success. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to play a key role in our pursuit of operational excellence, come aboard and become an integral part of our journey towards continuous improvement.
 
Take the step towards your journey with us and join us as Lead Accountant where you will play a key role in driving excellence in financial operations and accounting across our international group. You will directly lead a team of 4 accountants responsible for servicing 10 internal and around 60 external legal entities in Lithuania.
We anticipate the new colleague will work from the office at least twice a week, with some flexibility depending on team needs and schedules.

You will:

  • Directly manage an accounting team of 4 in Lithuania that services 10 internal legal entities, with the following scope of work (some of the mentioned internal companies may be assigned to the Accounting Lead for direct responsibility):
  • Provide full accounting and tax support, including consulting on tax matters for the project teams;
  • Communicate with clients regarding requirements under Lithuanian legislation and seek compromise solutions where necessary;
  • Ensure completion of tax, statistical, and financial reporting in accordance with Lithuanian legislation;
  • Control the quality and existence of primary documents;Ensure tax compliance and proactively identify and mitigate possible tax risks and penalties;
  • Manage annual audits;
  • Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and declarations to state authorities (tax inspectorate, statistical authorities, etc.);
  • Monitor and control payables and receivables;
  • Be responsible for payroll and personnel accounting;
  • Be responsible for legal accounting from primary documents till financial report submission;
  • Lead Accountant would have to step in as a strong team manager who would structure and optimize the work of current team as well as suggest automation solutions.  Accounting lead will have to assure the quality of accounting services provided to approximately 60 external clients in Lithuania by our accounting team. P&L ownership may be considered in the future.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field;
  • 5+ years of experience in accounting and team management;
  • Excellent knowledge of Accounting and Tax Accounting reporting in Lithuania;
  • Advanced level of English and Lithuanian language;
  • Prior experience in management the team of accountants is a must;
  • Problem-solving, analytical, leadership, and administrative skills;
  • Excellent communication skills;
  • Proven experience in managing teams of accountants;
  • Working experience in dynamic international teams would be an advantage;
  • Deep experience with Excel/Google Sheets, Rivile accounting system.

Benefits:

  • We believe in the fast professional growth of our employees, so we offer performance and salary review once a year together with annual KPI bonuses;
  • Participation in Civitta trainings and experience-sharing sessions; 
  • Flexible working hours;
  • Invitation to a Company off-site in a foreign location with all Civitta employees;
  • Local benefits package including: Health insurance package, Public transport or parking compensation, Rich social events agenda, Friday’s breakfast in the office, Snacks and drinks in the office, Special occasion gifts.

Base salary of EUR 3500-4000 gross (depending on seniority and experience).
KPI bonus of up to 15% of annual salary for achieved results.
Profit commissions from clients under management (to be agreed as part of the team restructuring).

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