• Job Description

  Req#: 45712

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

  Junior GL Accountant

  Location: Budapest, Hungary

  The Junior Accountant is responsible for providing support to the General Accounting department by managing daily accounting tasks in the company ERP systems. The Accountant performs routine financial transactions, accounting duties and special assignments (e.g.: different calculations, analytics on different subjects, supporting audits).

  The Junior Accountant, General Accounting reports to the General Accounting Team Leader.

  Your daily and weekly tasks will be as follows:

  • Monthly closing of the general ledger while performing all the tasks included in the applicable month-end closing checklist taking responsibility for all actions assigned to the individual ie. updating and signing the checklist

  • Supporting timely data submission to the consolidation team

  • Preparing basic monthly/ quarterly/ yearly reports to Internal Teams (e.g. Tax team) or external governmental/ statistical offices – in case required includes analysis

  • Actively supporting internal and external (statutory or group) audits

  • Actively support annual financial statement preparation, tax calculations and declarations

  • Executing internal control procedures; ensuring all relevant IA and BC guidelines are followed

  • Completing all activities in a timely manner and in accordance with the country’s SLA and track necessary data needed for KPI reporting purposes

  • Identifying process improvement opportunities and actively participating in process improvement related projects

  • Creating, maintaining and reviewing standard SOP’s, process maps for General Accounting processes

  We are looking for you if you:

  · have a Chartered Accountant Certification or University/ College degree in Finance or Accounting

  · have 0,5-1,5 years of relevant professional experience (AP / AR/ GL fields)

  · have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (+ any other European language is preferable)

  · have ERP knowledge (Oracle, SAP etc.)

  · 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

  · Hybrid work model

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

  · Team events, Company events

  · Annual bonus for top performers and annual salary review

• About the company

  Cognizant is a multinational technology company that provides business consulting, information technology and outsourcing services.

Notice