Financial Controller in Bucuresti

Financial Controller-(210000JK)DescriptionWe are currently recruiting a Financial Controller to join and support the Finance team in Bucharest. We are looking for an organised, innovative and process driven colleague to join our team, with extensive experience in financial controlling, reconciliation and consolidation of financial results.As a Financial Controller at DLA Piper Bucharest, you will work in a dynamic and ambitious organization that is constantly evolving internationally and growing its people to meet the challenges. You will work and interact with internal stakeholders such as Lawyers, HR, IT, Business Development, other departments as well as with colleagues in our international network of offices and external partners such as banks, authorities, service providers and clients. Reporting to the local Head of Finance & Operations, you will manage the complete controller function for our 3 local entities. In addition to this role, you will work with your direct coordinator and members of the international finance team on finance related projects, centred around the development and implementation of RPA driven business processes and operating procedures along with associated systems. The ideal candidate should have the potential to manage the day-to-day financial, fiscal &accounting tasks, ensuring accurate business controlling, working capital management and internal controls. There is a strong focus on further developing the role of the financial controller in the team, transitioning towards a partnership mentality and approach with all stakeholdersIf you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, we would be delighted to hear from you. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Your day to day responsibilities include: You will ensure timely, accurate and insightful financial reporting on a monthly/periodical basis You will assist local and central finance team with monthly and year end closing processes You will run closing procedures and monthly management reporting (including preparation of month end accruals and reconciliations/checklists) You will provide financial guidance to finance team to enable them to achieve their objectives You will assist with internal and external audit processes You will perform reviews and reconciliations on the reported figures to ensure consistency and integrity of information You will prepare monthly close package, perform detailed variance analysis on the reported financial information, and research, investigate any significant fluctuation You will be involved in prep work related to migration to new financial system, including reviewing and cleaning of existent balances, reconciling L2G differences, accounts mapping and other related tasks You will review and update all financial procedures and manuals for specific operations ABOUT YOU The ideal candidate has a Bachelor level degree in Economics, with a first practical working experience in a finance/audit/accounting department and the desire to add value to the service offering of the team. Extensive experience in audit/controlling or financial management (4-6 years) Advanced knowledge of bookkeeping and tax matters Native Romanian speaker, with good command of financial English (verbal and written) Proficient in Microsoft Office, accounting systems (SAP, Saga) Experience in Elite is an asset Experience in a professional services company is a plus Exposure of working in an environment dealing with different countries & cultures Ability to deal with complex finance queries and have difficult conversations Hands-on, hard-working and motivated Ability to be adaptable & flexible Strong at prioritising and dealing efficiently with multiple tasks within the team Excellent attention to detail; ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure Proactive and able to work independently and take ownership as necessary Ability to work co-operatively in a team, sharing information and knowledge Enthusiasm to learn and develop oneself are highly appreciated Good verbal and listening communications skills; positive 'can do' attitude ABOUT US DLA Piper is a global law firm with lawyers located in more than 40 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. Our global reach ensures that we can help businesses with their legal needs anywhere in the world. We strive to be the leading global business law firm by delivering quality, service excellence and value to our clients and offering practical and innovative legal solutions to help them succeed. Our clients range from multinational, Global 1000, and Fortune 500 enterprises to emerging companies developing industry-leading technologies, as well as government and public sector bodies. OUR VALUES In everything we do connected with our People, our Clients and our Communities, we live by these values: Be Supportive - we care about others, value diversity and act thoughtfully Be Collaborative - we give, we share and we join in Be Bold - we stand tall and challenge ourselves to think big Be Exceptional - we exceed standards and expectations DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION At DLA Piper, diversity and inclusion underpins how we live our values and everything we do. We believe that everyone has a voice, and that everyone’s voice counts. We know that the rich diversity across our firm makes us stronger, more innovative and creative, which helps us to better serve our clients and communities. We are committed to providing an inclusive working environment and culture across our global firm, where everyone can bring their authentic self to work. Diversity of perspective, thought, background and culture combine to make us the leading global law firm; that’s why we actively seek to build balanced teams. We welcome the unique contribution that you will bring to our firm and actively encourage applications from all talented people – however your talent is packaged, whatever your background or circumstance and regardless of how you identify. We support anyone with a disability or long term health condition to ensure they have the opportunity to perform at their best. If you have not done so already, please let us know if you require any support so we can make the right adjustments and considerations should they be required. AGILE WORKING We know that people have responsibilities and interests outside of their career and that as a business, we all benefit from working flexibly. That's why we are open to discussing with candidates the different ways in which we are able to support requests for agile working arrangements. PRE-ENGAGEMENT SCREENING In the event that we make an offer to you, and where local legislation permits, we will conduct pre-engagement screening checks that may include but are not limited to your professional and academic qualifications, your eligibility to work in the relevant jurisdiction, any criminal records, your financial stability and references from previous employers.Primary Location:Romania-BucharestJob:FinanceSchedule:Full-time