Subject Matter Expert - Accounting for Banking/Leasing
Posted: 2 days ago
Job Description
Role PurposeProvides specialized accounting and financial expertise for projects within the Leasing and Banking domains, contributing to the correct, efficient, and compliant implementation of accounting and reporting flows.The role combines both strategic and operational perspectives, offering business and compliance consulting during the analysis and design phases, as well as in process validation, testing, and continuous improvement.The Accounting SME acts as a key expert liaison between business, accounting, and IT teams, ensuring that solutions are aligned with financial-accounting legislation, international standards, and industry best practices.Main ResponsibilitiesProvide specialized accounting expertise for Leasing and Banking processes – defining, mapping, and validating accounting flows, recognition rules, and tax treatmentsEnsure compliance with the applicable legislative and regulatory framework (national and international), including: IFRS 9, IFRS 15, IFRS 16, IAS 38, IAS 39, SAF-T reporting, OMFP 1802/2014, National Bank of Romania (BNR)/Financial Supervisory Authority (ASF) regulations, EBA Guidelines, and other financial reporting standardsParticipate in end-to-end analysis of accounting processes, identifying risks, non-compliances, or redundancies, and proposing corrective and efficiency measuresContribute to documenting and testing accounting logic in ERP / Leasing / Core Banking systems, including validation of automated journal entries and reconciliationsDevelop and maintain Accounting Rulebooks, posting schemes, and customized Chart of Accounts adapted to each client’s specific requirementsAssess the impact of legislative or regulatory changes on accounting systems and processes, providing recommendations for updates and complianceCollaborate with IT teams to configure and test new accounting flows, and with business teams to explain financial treatmentsPropose and implement accounting process automation and digitalization initiatives (integration with BI, RPA, automated reconciliation, electronic reporting)Participate in research and innovation activities, identifying trends, best practices, and emerging technologies relevant to the financial-accounting domainPresent strategic and operational approaches to internal teams and clients regarding optimization of accounting and reporting workflowsCandidate ProfileMinimum 10 years of professional experience in accounting, audit, financial reporting, or controlling, preferably in the Leasing, Banking, or Financial Services sectorsUniversity degree in Economics, specializing in Accounting, Finance, or Audit; professional certifications (e.g., CECCAR, ACCA, CAFR, IFRS Diploma, CPA) are a strong advantageSolid knowledge of national and international accounting and fiscal frameworks, with the ability to interpret and apply regulations in practiceAdvanced understanding of frameworks and standards such as IFRS 9, IFRS 15, IFRS 16, IAS 38, SAF-T, BNR/ASF regulations, EBA requirements, and EU directivesExperience in analyzing and modeling accounting flows, process automation, and implementation of ERP/Leasing/Core Banking solutionsStrong analytical and logical thinking skills, focused on problem-solving and risk preventionContinuous interest in legislative, technological, and industry developments, with active participation in professional events and specialized networksCreativity and innovative vision – able to propose digitalization and efficiency solutions that bring real business valueExcellent communication, documentation, and presentation skills for delivering solutions to internal teams and clientsWhat We Offer:A dynamic and professional work environment within a growing technology company;Opportunity to influence product development and contribute to strategic projects in the leasing domain;Hybrid working model with flexibility and autonomy;Continuous professional growth, access to training, and exposure to cutting-edge technology in financial softwarePowered by JazzHRXrOowwSaN7
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