The posting
At Mercedes-Benz Kecskemét, you can expect a stable working environment, opportunities for professional development, and an attractive benefits package.
Bring your expertise and experience to a global automotive leader and play an important role in the financial operations of our manufacturing plant.
If this opportunity sounds like the right next step in your career, we look forward to hearing from you.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education
- University degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or a related field. A degree from a university or university of applied sciences is acceptable.
Professional Accounting Qualification
- Hungarian certified accountant qualification (mérlegképes könyvelő), with active registration in the relevant Hungarian register maintained by the Ministry of Finance.
Accounting Expertise
- In-depth knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting principles.
- Strong understanding of Hungarian accounting regulations and financial closing processes.
Tax Expertise
- Qualification in Hungarian tax matters or substantial practical experience with Hungarian tax regulations.
- A Hungarian certified tax advisor qualification (adótanácsadó) is an advantage.
Analytical & Conceptual Thinking
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to approach complex issues in a structured and solution-oriented manner.
Language Skills
- Fluent Hungarian and business-fluent English, both written and spoken.
- German language skills are an advantage.
IT Skills
- Very good knowledge of MS Office, ideally complemented by experience with digitalization tools.
Working Style & Leadership
- An independent, proactive, and solution-oriented approach to work.
- A confident and professional manner when dealing with business partners, combined with the ability to address challenges constructively and collaboratively.
- A passion for working with numbers and leading a diverse, multicultural team.
- A proactive mindset and a strong commitment to continuously developing processes, people, and your own skills.
We are looking for an experienced Head of Accounting & Tax to join our Accounting & Tax team at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Kecskemét. In this role, you will take end-to-end responsibility for the plant's accounting and tax activities, including the planning, management, and execution of monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead, motivate, and develop your team in line with our corporate leadership principles.
- Set clear objectives, conduct performance reviews, and support the professional development of your team members.
Accounting & Financial Reporting
- Take end-to-end responsibility for the plant's accounting processes, including general ledger and sub-ledger accounting, fixed assets, inventories, and provisions.
- Ensure the accurate recording and valuation of business transactions and the preparation and approval of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with Hungarian accounting regulations and IFRS.
Financial Closing & Process Management
- Take full operational responsibility for the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes, ensuring effective planning, coordination, execution, quality assurance, and timely completion.
- Oversee closing-related activities across the plant, working closely with Controlling, Logistics, Procurement, Production, Tax, and central corporate functions.
- Independently analyze, record, value, reconcile, and finalize business transactions in compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax and legal requirements, and internal Group policies.
Tax Management & Regulatory Compliance
- Oversee local tax matters, particularly VAT, corporate income tax, and other applicable taxes, ensuring accurate and timely tax filings, reconciliations, and compliance.
- Ensure timely and accurate statutory reporting to Hungarian authorities, including the Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH) and the Central Bank of Hungary (Magyar Nemzeti Bank, MNB).
- Monitor tax audits and regulatory requirements, ensuring that any findings are addressed through appropriate corrective actions.
Audits & External Stakeholder Management
- Coordinate internal and external audits, tax inspections, and related follow-up activities.
- Manage the relationship with the local PwC team, particularly in connection with annual financial statements, audits, tax matters, and closing-related reconciliations.
Fixed Assets & Inventory
- Ensure efficient and compliant fixed asset capitalization and inventory management in accordance with Hungarian accounting regulations, IFRS, and internal Group policies.
Projects & Continuous Improvement
- Drive the implementation of regulatory changes and new projects in collaboration with your team.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting, tax, and closing processes and support the implementation of effective solutions.
Management Reporting & Decision Support
- Keep management informed of closing-related developments, risks, and required actions.
- Prepare decision-making materials and coordinate the necessary approval processes to support informed and timely management decisions.
