Mgr, RTR Sofia/Varna

What you become part of:

We are looking for a highly motivated individual for the role of Manager in the newly created Australia / New Zealand Record to Report (RTR) team within the Bulgaria based Shared Service Center (SSC) of CCEP. In this role you will be responsible for transitioning the financial accounting activities to the SSC, as well as for the ongoing performance of the business as usual afterwards. You will also support the RTR continuous improvement agenda.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

· support the preparation of the Group’s external reporting schedules;

· participate in the preparation of statutory financial statements and tax returns;

· manage and lead a team of professionals to ensure all tasks are performed in the most effective, efficient and timely manner;

· develop and maintain a strong business relationship with all internal and external stakeholders.

What to expect:

With the support of the Senior Manager and the Associate Director you will lead the end-to-end accounting and financial reporting activities of CCEP, including:

· Period-end close

· Quarterly/annual reporting package in relation to external Group reporting (IFRS)

· Local GAAP and direct tax compliance

· Review and completion of balance sheet reconciliations

· Compliance with company policies and SOX controls

· Internal/external audit support

· Instil a culture of continuous improvement and lead elimination of non-value adding activities

· Leverage technology to simplify and standardise processes

· Managing, developing and coaching of team members

What we expect from you:

To be successful in this role, you must have strong written and oral communication skills, excellent organisational and time management skills. You must demonstrate an intermediate to advanced level of understanding of financial processes. You have at least 3 years of experience preferably within a multinational company or BIG4. Team management experience is considered an advantage.

On top of this, we expect you to have gained experience in SAP. You have an appropriate level of delegation skills to promote individual development while managing accountabilities, establishing vision and initiating commitment. You have very good teamwork skills. Project and process management skills are required to successfully manage audits.

Fluency in English is required. You need good presentation skills to communicate results to your stakeholders. You should have attention to detail, and apply analytical thinking for the evaluation of accounting and business processes.

University Degree or equivalent (Business Administration, Economics, Finance or Accounting) is required. Completion of or progression towards professional qualifications like ACCA, CIMA or CPA is considered a significant advantage

Earlier start of the working day will be required on occasion to accommodate Australia/New Zealand time zone. Minimal travel (up to 10%) might be required.

Our Employee value proposition: 

Being Rewarded 
-    Market Competitive Salary
-    Annual Compensation & Bonus Cycle
-    CCEP Shares Purchase plan & Matching Share 
-    Food Vouchers
-    Flexible Working Allowance
Being Connected 
-    Everyone’s Welcome – Inclusion, Diversity & Equity Culture
-    Keep In Touch program – in support of parental care 
-    Inspiring Office layout with Great beverages and Sofia subsidized canteen
-    Referral Program
Being  Developed & Valued 
-    Professional Qualifications Support & Sponsorship
-    Ninja Community and Lean Six Sigma Certification 
-    CCEP learning platforms & Leadership training curricula 
-    Career Growth and Talent Progression 
-    Recognition program
Being Well 
-    Flexible & Hybrid Ways of Working
-    Additional days paid leave at start and on top – Birthday, Qualification & Volunteering; 
-    Wellbeing & Sports program, including corporate discounts & subscription fees 
-    Wellbeing Community & Initiatives
-    Employee Assistance Program 
-    Additional Health Plan & Dental Insurance 
Being  Inspired
-    Social Projects & Community Charity programs 
-    Participation in Corporate Challenges - marathon, sports, fun 
-    External life coach speakers and Work-Life balance lectures 
-    Team Building & Fun Events