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Wizz Air is a leading European low-cost airline. Our mission is to provide affordable and reliable air travel to everyone, everywhere, while minimizing our environmental impact. We are proud to foster a diverse and inclusive team of over 8,000 employees from more than 100 nationalities, who share our values of inclusivity, positivity, dedication, integrity, and sustainability.

As a rapidly expanding airline, we offer exciting career opportunities across a range of functions, from flight operations to engineering, customer experience, finance, and more. We provide extensive training and development opportunities to help our employees grow and succeed in their roles. Joining Wizz Air means joining a team that is passionate about aviation, dedicated to excellence, and committed to making air travel accessible and sustainable for all. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in the aviation industry, we welcome you to explore our job opportunities and become a part of our success story.

Senior Accounting Manager 

Based in BUD - Office 

Purpose of the position:

The Senior Accounting Manager in Wizz HQ will manage a set of accounting activities to ensure compliance with IFRS, corporate policies and external audits. This person will manage the monthly closing of accounts and preparation of reports in support of the financial statements, will collaborate with Tax and Payroll providers.

The Senior Accounting Manager will report to and work closely with the Head of Accounting and others in the organization in analysis and reconciliation of accounts and in development and implementation of accounting policies, procedures and controls.

The ideal candidate possesses leadership capabilities, solid operational and technical accounting background and works proactively to drive results. This person is a self-starter, flexible, has a high level of integrity and is action and goal-oriented in a fast-paced, team-oriented, collaborative environment.

What we offer:

• Base salary and employee bonus scheme
• Unlimited number of significantly discounted and confirmed seating tickets, giving access to a continuously growing network of destinations
• Relocation package (if applicable) – expense budget, Temporary accommodation, Administration support
• Life insurance
• AYCM sport pass contracting possibility
• Instant impact, from any level of the organisation, exposure to C-suite management
• Fast career progression, internal mobility and talent management supported by training opportunities (Wizz Academy and bespoke trainings)
• True international and multi-cultural work environment, passionate, driven and diverse teams

Responsibilities:

• Provide key expertise knowledge of IFRS and compliance resulting the identification and resolution of compliance matters within the organization.
• Be familiar with Accounting Policy of Wizz Air, and the accounting policies applied by key industry players
• Supervise the work of Accounting Managers in HQ as direct reports
• Provide HQ Oversight on services received from Process Solutions - SSC and its subcontractors
• Support in preparation of consolidated financial statements and management reporting in accordance with company policies and IFRS.
• Manage the monthly financial close process, including ensuring all costs incurred are properly recorded, reviewing journal entries, account balance reconciliations and report preparation
• Participate in the ongoing development/establishment of accounting policies and procedures and operational strategies including the review and implementation of process and system changes.
• Continued focus on improving system efficiencies and business practices
• Participate in strategic financial projects including upgrades or phased implementation of new ERP software
• Collaborate with external auditors to ensure successful audit results and compliance, coordinate audit activities, including distribution of tasks within Wizz
• Interacts at all levels and with budget owners or other stakeholders to produce timely, efficient and accurate month-end close and all internal management and financial reporting through annual report
• Responsible for hierarchy and scalability in chart of accounts and accuracy in the general ledger and financial statements and has ultimate authority over classification and booking of all transactions
• Analyse the effect of statutory accounting practices and studies regulations and guidance to ensure correct application of IFRS
• Make recommendations for changes as needed and ensure that company policies and procedures are followed and establishes the proper techniques to discover and prevent fraud
• Assist with compilation of information for preparation of tax returns
• Work with Audit, Tax and Treasury Manager to ensure overall coordination of all financial accounting activities through annual report
• Harmonize accounting functions: internal/external financial statement preparation, financial inventory oversight, and A/P interface management.
• Author technical specifications for the implementation of system points of control enforcing operations compliance to corporate inventory policies and procedures.

Senior Accounting Manager top skills & proficiencies:

• Process Improvements
• CPA
• Accuracy
• Timeliness
• Attention to Detail
• Organization
• Multitask
• Verbal and Written Communication
• Team Player
• Interpersonal Skill
• Leadership
• Collaboration
• Analysis

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or similar (e.g., B.S. in Business with a major in accounting) from a four-year college or university is required. Master of Accountancy and/or MBA is preferred.
• At least 8 years relevant work experience inclusive of roles with increasing responsibility
• At least 3 years supervisory experience also preferred
• Certified Public Accountant is strongly preferred
• Proficient in speaking, writing and reading English
• Ability to read, analyse, and interpret common financial reports, and legal documents
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, field leadership and/or the Boards of Directors
• Communicates effectively with international staff who do not use English as their first language

When applying, please only provide valid information regarding your educational background and certificates, as the original documents will be requested during the hiring process.

We look forward to meeting you and learning more about your skills and experience. Join the Wizz Air team and discover the world of opportunities.