The Chief Accountant is responsible for overseeing the full accounting function of the entity, ensuring accurate statutory reporting, tax compliance, regulatory compliance (including gambling-specific requirements), and strong internal controls across a nationwide retail network of approximately 1,000 locations.

The role requires strong expertise in Romanian accounting and tax legislation, experience in high-volume transactional environments, and the ability to manage complex retail and cash-based operations.

Key Responsibilities

Financial & Statutory Reporting

• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of annual financial statements (Romanian GAAP; IFRS knowledge is a plus).
• Oversee monthly closing process and ensure compliance with group reporting requirements.
• Coordinate preparation and submission of statutory financial statements.
• Manage audit processes (external and internal audits).
• Ensure proper documentation and accounting policies are applied consistently.

Tax Compliance

• Prepare and submit all tax declarations (VAT, corporate tax, gambling-specific taxes, withholding tax, local taxes, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with Romanian tax legislation and gambling regulations.
• Coordinate tax inspections and manage relationships with tax authorities.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation impacting gambling activities.

Gambling-Specific Accounting & Regulatory Compliance

• Supervise accounting for:
• Slot machines operations
• Betting activity
• Gaming tax calculations
• Revenue recognition specific to gambling activity
• Ensure compliance with ONJN (National Gambling Office) regulations.
• Monitor reconciliation between gaming systems and accounting records.
• Ensure accurate reporting of gaming revenue and related taxes.

Retail Network & Cash Control

• Oversee accounting processes related to ~1,000 retail locations.
• Implement and monitor internal controls over:
• Cash collections and deposits
• Daily shop reporting
• Revenue reconciliations
• Ensure proper accounting of shop-related expenses (rent, utilities, commissions, etc.).

Team Management

• Lead and coordinate the accounting team.
• Allocate responsibilities and supervise daily operations.
• Ensure deadlines are met and workload is properly distributed.
• Support professional development of team members.
• Act as escalation point for complex accounting matters.

Internal Controls & Process Improvement

• Develop and maintain strong internal control framework.
• Improve accounting processes and automation (ERP systems –Dynamics 365).
• Participate in implementation of new systems or business models.

What we are looking for:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics.
• CECCAR qualification (Expert Contabil) – strongly preferred.
• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in accounting.
• Minimum 3–5 years in a senior accounting leadership role.
• Experience in:
• Retail or high-volume transactional environments (strong advantage).
• Gambling industry (strong advantage).
• Strong knowledge of:
• Romanian accounting standards (OMFP)
• Romanian tax legislation
• VAT and corporate tax compliance
• Experience with ERP systems (Dynamics 365 strong advantage).

Technical Skills

• Advanced knowledge of Romanian GAAP.
• Strong tax knowledge (including gambling-specific taxation).
• Revenue recognition expertise.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• ERP proficiency.
• Audit coordination experience.
• Strong understanding of internal controls.