Region Accounting Manager

Main Purpose of the Job

This role serves as a key leadership position for Girteka Business Services (GBS), responsible for overseeing Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and other core accounting operations. Reporting directly to the Girteka Group Head of Accounting and under matrix line reporting to the General Manager of GBS, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the continuous improvement and strategic evolution of Girteka’s financial operations, ensuring excellence in accounting practices and business performance.

Additionally, this position plays an instrumental role in fostering cultural and operational integration between the Competence Center and GBS teams, ensuring seamless coordination, driving operational efficiency, compliance, and alignment across accounting operations.

What can you expect your day to look like?

• Support Accounting leadership in strategy, process optimization, and team integration.

• Align GBS teams with accounting structure, ensuring standardized processes and compliance.

• Monitor workload, identify gaps, and ensure cross-training for flexibility.

• Lead process improvements, automation, and efficiency initiatives.

• Collaborate with managers and teams to align strategies and share best practices.

• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and resolve vendor/payment issues promptly.

• Address internal customer queries with professionalism and responsiveness.

• Execute ad-hoc tasks from manager and ensure BCP/operational resilience.

What do we expect from you?

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Professional Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of experience in accounting, with at least 3 years in a managerial or leadership role
• Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of accounting principles, financial systems, and regulatory compliance
• Language Proficiency: Fluent in English (spoken and written)
• Proven leadership capabilities to oversee and develop high-performing teams
• Strategic and analytical thinking to drive process improvements and enhance operational effectiveness
• Adaptability and resilience to navigate a fast-paced, evolving business landscape
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, team-oriented environment
• Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders at various levels
• Ability to travel within the EU

Why should you consider us as your next career step?

We always have a challenge for those looking for one. If complex, large-scale, and impactful projects excite you, we might be just the right fit for you. With us, you will enjoy:

Career opportunities: Many of our managers have started in entry-level positions at Girteka Group, and as many as 30% of our colleagues move up the career ladder every year.

Learning and development: We continuously invest in a wide variety of internal and external courses, seminars, mentoring, leadership programs, and offer language courses.

Health and well-being: We care about how our colleagues feel and we offer them comprehensive health insurance. We also foster a community of gym-goers and athletes. On-site meals are 50% compensated, and you’ll find free fruit and snacks in our kitchenettes and lounges.

Collaborative culture: We believe that the power of teamwork and social connection enables us to achieve exceptional results. Working in international teams, we strive toward the company’s goals together, sharing experiences and celebrating our joint successes.

Rewards and recognition: Rewards on work anniversary occasions and values-based behavior, days off during your birthday, and holiday gifts are included.