EPPC Albania, on behalf of its client, one of Albania’s leading banks and part of a prominent international banking group, is currently recruiting a Head of Accounting.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation of monthly, half-yearly and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS and local accounting standards, supporting the Bank’s structures in planning, budgeting and reporting processes;

• Oversee the timely submission of accurate and reliable financial and regulatory data to the Parent Company for Group Consolidated Reporting purposes;

• Ensure the timely preparation and submission of financial, statistical and regulatory reports to local authorities, shareholders and the Bank’s Top Management;

• Lead the continuous review of the adequacy and effective application of administrative and accounting procedures and processes;

• Oversee the accurate and timely accounting of the Bank’s transactions, including documents and entries that are not automatically recorded;

• Manage the Bank’s chart of accounts, including the opening, maintenance and closure of accounts;

• Ensure the completion of controls and reconciliations between accounting data, financial statements and regulatory reports;

• Oversee tax accounting and VAT records, ensuring compliance with applicable legislative and regulatory requirements;

• Ensure the timely preparation and submission of tax declarations and FATCA and CRS reports;

• Provide guidance to the Bank’s structures on accounting and tax matters, including support for the launch of new products;

• Monitor changes in accounting standards, tax legislation and regulatory requirements, ensuring their appropriate implementation;

• Coordinate with internal and external auditors throughout the audit process and ensure the timely provision of the required information;

• Oversee the inventory process for the Bank’s tangible and intangible assets, in accordance with local regulations and internal procedures.

Requirements for this position are:

• University degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics; professional qualifications in accounting or auditing would be considered an advantage;

• Experience in financial reporting and accounting within the banking sector, or in the audit of banks and financial institutions within an international audit firm;

• Strong knowledge of IFRS, local accounting standards and financial statement preparation;

• Good knowledge of the regulatory framework governing financial and statistical reporting in the banking sector;

• Good knowledge of tax legislation and reporting requirements, including VAT, FATCA and CRS;

• Strong leadership, planning and decision-making skills;

• Very good command of English.